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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

That wal a diabolical scheme by which
it was attempted to blow up the Church of
San Luis, in Madrid. A stranger presented
a candle filled with an explosive for use at
the altar. When the candle burned down
to the substance, the explosion occurred,
as related in our dispatches of yesterday.
1t is thought that the object was to enable
the fellows to stealthe sacred gold and silver
vessels OF the church. The fellow scaped.
which is a matter for regret.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The whole community sympathizes with
the woman Mckee, who lost not onlv a
large sum OF money, but a dearly beloved
child, and was herself seriously injured by
the fire at the Oregon Hotel, yesterday
morning. She is now at the hospital, and
in a very critical condition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

If supposes that Joseph Pm.
liter, editor of the New York World. ron.
tr'buted a $4,000 check to the Republican
National campaign fund of 1884. and ~.
have never heard Of any one who did he.
lieve the Tool story, the question is concln.
sively settled by the committee itself. NJ
Weeks, the Treasurer, says he never sav
or heard OF such a check. and Chairman
Jones says that Mr.. Pulitzer never ave a
cent to the fund for any purpose and vbo-
states to the contrary ID misinform.d
or mendacious.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

If it costs from SIS, 200 to S125, 900 a
year to sport such yachts as those owned
by the Astors, Jay Gould and a few Others.
it is very evident that enjoyment of that
kind is just "a huckleberry above the per
simmon' OF ordinary m~ortals. There are
a great many fashionable things that can
be humbly initiated; but when it comes to
a steam yacht, costing $3.50, 900 originally.
and 800, 600 a year to keep it going, COM
as to style is narrowed down to
the select few. We shall be content with a
IS canoe on the Deer Lodge this summer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
MINING APPLICATION NO, 1s5s
U. S. LAND OFFICE, HELENA MoNTASA,)
March 10. 1886.

NAuASA L. 1CCO,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT WILLIAM
~ s. Switzer, whose pOstotfice address IL Butte
City, Montana, has this day filed his application
for. a parent for from ,S74 to 1894 linear feet Of
the Alta Lode Mining Claim, situated in no or.
gained Mining District, Silver Bow County.
Montana Territory, the position, course and ex.
tent of the said mining claim, designated by an
official survey thereof, az lot No. 1888, Township
n, Range No. 7 w, being more particularly sci
forth and described in the official field notes and
plat thereof OF file in this Office, as follows, to.
wit: Beginning at the n W corner a granite
stone 2~Ox12x1O inches, Is inches deep, marked
!-l41l for cor No. l, witnessed by bearing trees,
from which the "a sec cor to secs 8 and 9,TSN,
wv, bears n 66 deg 05 min q sec W, 1852 8 feet,
and running thence N u deg 80 min Z, 1894 feet;
thence s % deg so min E., 1863 feet, thence s 66 DEP
40 min W, 1874 ieet; thence n % deg 80 min "
61O feet, to the place of beginning. containing an
area OF 1888 acres in this survey excluding Loo
acres included In surveys 1868 and 1879 not
claimed, leaving 1884 claimed by the above.
named applicant.
The location of this mine is recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of Silver Bow
County, on page 716 in Book A of Records, The
adjoining claims on the S W survey No. 1872, the
Sidney Lode; on the N w survey No. 1918, the
Rosa ode: on the N survey No. 1868, the New
Emerald Lode, and ON the N Z survey No. 1857
the Burner Lode.
S. ". LANGHoRNE, Register.
Jos. H.. HARPER, y s. Claim Agent Y.O1 -6od
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

LITTLE GREECE, which for a time has been
botherins the Great Powers OF Europe. has
finally been compelled to abandon her war;
like preparations and attitude. France.
upon which she relied as a staunch alv,
concluded that the stand taken by her
was untenable, and has withdrawn her sun-
port. With all Europe aga INST her, Greece
Was compelled to submit to the newt able.
Ind her army will be disbanded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

H Odd Fellows anniversary yesterday
so far as Butte and Anaconda are con
cerned was a complete success. The ex.
curslon from this city was probably the
largest that eve. left here, ard the proceed
ings at Anaconda were all that could be
or expected. The members and
friends OF the order who participated are
loud in their praises OF the event and the
is one that will be long remem.
hara6
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IT is only simple justice to say that City
Attorney Baldwin was not a candidate for
reelection before yesterdays convention,
and had solicited no ones support. He
has been an excellent official and can afford
to retire upon his laurels. His official
career has been marked by intelligence of
the highest order.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

WONDERFUL stories having been told of
the feats of savage archers in pierci' g ar
NOR, and trees several inches in diameter.
Prof. o. T. Mason, of the Smithsonian In
%stitute, requests archer clubs to make
careful experiments upon the distance of
range, greatest distance of accurate pro-
momentum at leaving the bow, and
power into animals OF arrows.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The seizure OF an American fishing
schooner in Canadian waters may lead the
government OF the United States to adopt
method by which the relative rights
OF tho people of tho two countries will he
clearly and definitely defined. The fisheries
has for years been a troublesome
one and 1t Is about time that it was settled.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

GooD FRIDAY had heretofore been a non.
descript sort of a day in New York, devoted
partly to religious observances and partly
TO secular business or enjoyment, accord
ing to religious convictions. This year,
however, the solemn import of the day was
emphasized by closing all the theatres.
The theatres, indeed, did better than the
churches, for while the former closed many
OF the latter failed to open their doors.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
1T WAS reported last evening that tho r.,

IT WAS reported last evening that the Re-
publican managers, having become scared,
offered Jimmy Job the nomination for
City Marshal. He has declined the posi-
ton. He Indignantly spurns the advances
OF the men who 'have no use for the Eng
fish" and would not make his advance
ment the price III those insults. Job is too
much Of a man to accept such an offer
from such q source.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IHE destruction of the Oregon Hotel.
yesterday morning, was not in itself q seri.
loss, but the life that was lost and the
others that were endangered make it the
most disastrous fire that has ever occurred
in Butte. There is only one lesson to the
ire-the stoppage, by law, of the erection
OF such dangerous and fimsy buildings.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The MINER has said that the Inter Noun.
tain was enthusiastically in favor of Alder.
man Pinkham for Mayor. This the Inter
Mountain CONSTITUTES into abuse of Mr..
Pinkham. Yet the Inter Mountain of last
evening is fulsome in it's praise o! the gen.
tleman. But is it honest?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Ms rICE TO CO-OWNERs.

10 Sh1tlett 3. Beicner and Ella E.. Belcher, their
heirs and assigns:
lou are hereby notified that we, your co.
owner, nave, IL accordance with Section 2S2 Of
the Revised Statutes of the United States. per.
!ormed labor and improvements tc the amount
OF $3.50 upon the Belcher Lode min claim, To-
Gated III summit Valley mining district, silver
boW county, NJ. T., and you are hereby notified
tnat unless you contribute or cause to be con.
trtbuted your proportion OF said expenditure,
.nountlng to one hundred and fifty dollars
t!5Y9, together with interests and costs, within
~ Gays from date of this notice. all yonr right,
Pug, interest and claim in and to the above de-
quartz lode mining ciuim will become
me property of your co-owner, who has made
Inc required expenditure. JOHN T.. LONG.
outtos u, L., JaEEAry E.. 1856 l1f-8D
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

1T wouLD be economy for the city to
order 1000 or 1900 feet OF hose for the
fre department at once. The want of hose
caused a delay of fifteen minutes in putting
water on the Oregon Hotel yesterday
morning. The safety of the city demands
more hose an" more fire-plugs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

SOME seven years ago there appeared in
Paris, at q ball of the demi-monde, a
woman wearing on her head-dress a dead
bird. The bird had artificial eyes, and it's
wings and tail were spread. This was the
origin OF the present fashion, and the
slaughter of the poor birds has been going
on ever since.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IT is said that General Grants family
have material for another hook, consisting
OF the Generals dispatches. army orders
and letters. They will probably be ar
ranged by Col. Fred Grant. To MANY
readers, and especially to students of mill.
tary science and the art OF wal, this volume
will be OF fully as much interest as the pre-
cedinp ones.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
If this sort of thing ia lono co,+..

IF this sort of thing is long continued
the world will have nothing to eat. We
will either have to kill the microscopes or
quit eating. They have now discovered
that the popular oyster is infested with
animaleula. But there appears to be a
remedy. A French microscopist has studied
the action OF the various condiments m
the tissues of the oyster, and recommend.
lemon juice as the most valuable, a. +
destroys the animalcula infesting the
stomach of the mullusk.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The eight hour law low holds the floor in
Chicago, St. Louis and other centers to the
exclusion Of the strikers. The fact that
the leading master mechanics have resolved
to pay their employees by the hour instead
OF by the day may have a tendency to
solve the problem.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The. MINER is in receipt of a telegram
from Manager John Mcguire, in which he
informs US that he will bring out from New
York the strongest dramatic company that
has ever visited Montana. He has also &C.
curei the sole right to produce in the
Northwest all the Union Square successes.
He expects to open in Butte on May 10.
The Book show, which he expected to take
over the circuit, proved to be "a fake"
and he cancelled all dates for it. The PEG.
pie OF Butte are hungry for a good show,
and a large patronage is assured a good
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

a DEMOCRATIC Government does mean
re'orm. The receipts in the revenues of the
National Government for the first nine
months OF the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1886, show an increase
OF $1,000, 600. The affairs of the
Government have been managed for
$16,OOO,OO0 less money, making a gain
in favor OF a Democratic Administration
OF SEA, OOO, 900.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

TsERE are few things in which men are SO
much interested as in the manner in which
millionaires have accumulated their for
tunes. Few such histories are as interest
ing as those of the bonanza m'',ionaires of
Interesting sketches of Fair,
Flood, Mackay and O'Brien will be found
on the fifth page of this edition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

NAN of the successful medical practi-
tioners of New York and Philadelphia are
living on their past reputation and celeb
rity. They have certainly OF late not given
any sign that they are keeping up with the
progress of science.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

THIS is o the cry of the Inter Noun
tain: The Republican party must learn
the lesson that to have an effective organi-
cation they must keep within party lines.
There are just as good men within the party
as without Well, perhaps. Well see.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
has a hard time OF it.. One day it is Cow
ems plan, the next the Trustees plan and
the following somebody's else, but between
them the road is getting deeper and deeper
into debit
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

MIR. sPEEH, of the moral wing of the Re.
punl'can party in Silver Bow County, init.
mates that he contemplates healing the
breach between himself and the bosses.
since they have also become party 'kick-
He says there is now a bond of svm.
pathy between the factions that is new aid
may lead to good results.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The Republican City Convention will
meet at II O'Clock to-day, at the County
Court House. Up to noon no one had been
found willing to be set up for Mayor only
to be knocked down by Mr.. Frank.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

THERE are more than a hundred rich and
promising prospects in Butte and vicinity
that are now being developed, but thathave
scarcely been mentioned in print. There
is more now being done in the camp in the
way OF developing than ever heretofore.
and the output OF the camp for 1886 will
astonish even some of the best informed
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

j. j. MEDIATION the Democratic cand;.
date for Police Judge, does not seem to
nave been in Butte long enough to satisfy
certain Republicans. He has, however.
been here long to b. elected, and has ability
enough to make a good officer after his
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

W whiskies cost a pound and a half of
beefsteak; two beers a dinner of mutton
chops; one cocktail a dish of fresh saladlor
head of caulilower. Yet we hear COM
plants that the cost OF living is too high in
Rutte-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

To-Day the Republican convention will
be held to nominate candidates for the city
offices. In view of the fact that the success
OF the Democratic ticket is assured, candi-
dates for the doubtful honor of a defeat
are few and far between. However it is
possible a slate can be made up for the in
evitable slaughter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

SAYS the Inter Mountain: 1.-THE Center
vile Mining Journal should keep it's fingers
out OF Butte City politics. It makes
wounds which it may not be able to heal"
The Journal should shut off it's Inter
Mountain editorial writer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

THERE is a curious idea that the coming
city election will in some way have an in
f1uence on the fall campaign. There is
surely no reason for such a conclusion.
City and county politics here are two very
affairs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

WHAT a wonderful career is that of Dan.
isl Manning, detailed al length on the
eighth page of to-day's MINER. With the
labor he has performed it is no wonder
that he Is prematurely broken down.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The record made by the Democratic
party in the control OF the city govern
ment during the past year is the best rea-
son why their lease of power should be ex-
tan6o1
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

CURTIS, for many years chief ot
the Helena Fire Department. has, haan '' o'
pointed postmaster at Helena H. ap,
1ake an ~enterprisine and faithful of3c;.l
satisfactory to the people of the can;+o,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

CD. WALSH, the Democratic candidate
Tor City Attorney, is one OF the brightest
young men at the bar ofSilver Bow County.
He has had unvarying success in the prac-
tice here and will make a frst-class official.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

tn Chicago News says that General F..
E. Spinner, the nan who used to sign green.
backs, spends much of his time writ;no -.
the local papers in Florida. They can read
his writing down there. They are used to
seeing snake tracks in the sand.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The st. Louis Post Dispatch says that
the Presidents appointment of Miss Fol
som as mistress of the White House will be
confirmed by the whole coun.
try in open session.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The Democratic party in Butte stands
squareIy upon it's record, and by the nomi-
nation OF Mayor Frank gives tie people an
opportunity to show al appreciation Of
the good work done in the past year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The war veterans of New York believe in
the patriotism, honesty and integrity OF
Grover Cleveland. And they are not afraid
to put themselves upon record, as our dis
patches show.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

SAYS the Inter Mountains: '"We have no
criticism to make concerning Mayor Frank.
He has been a good official.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

JAMES SHIELDS, recently appointed Col
lecter OF Internal Revenue for Montana
and Idaho, was confirmed by the Senate on
the 2Oth inst. Mr.. Shields will take charge
OF the office in a few DAYS.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

1T is really touching to observe the inter-
est that the Inter Mountain now takes in
Judge Wilcox and T. G. Bache. Neither Of
gentlemen will be caught by the Inter
Mountains taffv.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

EVERY BODY in the community who can
spare the money should buy a ticket for
the Lee benefit. The poor lady deserves
all the aid possible. Her loss has been a
terrible one.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IT Is thought that the clerical boycottere
OF the Sunday newspapers found their &C.
ton upon a misleading OF St. Luke, xix: 8:
"And he sought to see Jesus who he was:
and could not for the press"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IF ANY one has a word to say against
City Treasurer Russell, he has failed to
speak. Butte has no more conscientious
and deserving a citizen, and never had a bet
ter Treasurer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

MRS. BARTLETT, the alleged English
poisoner, is described by a felic itous cable
correspondent, as "a pale and attractive
lady" "Pale and attractive" is not a bad
combination.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

DOES anyone in England or elsewhere
know anything about Home Rule? Every
thing thus far attempted in that line has
given dissatisfaction.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

We believe that there is just cause for
the complaint that the drama is deterior-
ating.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

AN illustrated letter on the proposed Ma
tional Library will be found on the seventh
page OF to-day's MINER. 1t is an exceed.
ingly interesting and instructive article.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

HE railway companies are slowly and
cautiously but surely advancing their rates
toward the old ante-bellum figures,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The fine italian hand OF Comrade Charles
s. Warren has thus far not been visible in
this campaign, but it's deftress may yet
become apparent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The people Of Ohio want some one to
pull the foor from under their Legislature.
Nothing short OF that will secure an ad.
journment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

JUST at this writing the party of great
moral ideas in Silver Bow County seems to
have a leaning toward the sums.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The city registration has closed with
1900 votes. This assures Silver Bow
County $500 votes al least, next fall.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

HE theatrical season which is about
closing has been the most disastrous
that the country has ever experienced.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The Butte counterfeiters are almost GER
tain Of con ~viction. The evidence would
indicate that they are the boss bunglers in
the business.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The moral and temperance element in
the Republican party are on top. The
Inter Mountain was badly left. Indeed,
this seems to be a very cold year for the
Inter Mountain,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

HowELLs, the editor of the atlantic
Monthly, is blessed with quiet neighbors.
He lives alongside OF a graveyard.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

JUDGE McHArroN will dispense justice,
fearlessly and impartially, and in accord
ance with law, when he is elected Police
Judge,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

MAYOR FRANK was early last evening
serenaded by an excellent brass band,
whose melodious strains were most well
come TO the people.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The New York weekly bank statement,
made up to yesterday, shows a reserve de.
crease OF 81, 1893, 600. The banks now hold
1882 900 in excess of the 25 per cent.
rule.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The street car strike in New York.
though apparently in statu quo, has a de-
cidedly ugly look, and it is evident that
the police apprehend serious trouble.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The city OF Butte has never had a better
Treasurer than j. R. Russell. He has been
honest, faithful and efficient and will be
reelected by almost a unanimous vote.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

YESTERDAYS MINER covered the whole
field Of current thought and the way in
which it sold indicates that it satisfied the
people.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

BUTTE is beginning to realize it's usual
summer business. The camp was a sea of
humanity last evening.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

THoUGH the Oregon Hotel fire did not
take place until nearly 6 o'clock, yester-
days MINER laid the main details before it's
readers at the breakfast table.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

TIE present excellent condition OF our city
government is due to Mayor H. L. Frank.
If you are in favor of continued good gov
eminent vote for him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

Convention seems to give universal Salts
faction.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

IT IS now beginning to look as though
the Republicans would abondon the city
contest. They will either abandon their
convention or endorse Mayor Frank.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The Inter Mountain is exceedingly lauda.
tory of Alderman Pinkham, just now. Is
he to be slaughtered?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

PINKHAM can have the Republican nom
ination for Mayor, if he will accept it.