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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18
FREELors,
How Mr.. Thompklns Got aTown Lot
Free.


How Mr.. Thompklns Got aTown Lot
Free.
Ihad heard about the man IN Kan
sas who was giving away town lots
free, and one day lett the train at a
small station and hired man to
drive me over to the site OF the future
great city. found a sixty-acre farm
staked out into lots twenty feet front
by fifty feet deep, but only one house
and one person was in sight. The
house was farm cabin, and the per
son was the owner OF it and the one !
wanted tosee,
"Come for lott" he asked as Nc
drove up.
'Yes, in case my information is cor
rect. Do you give them away tree,"
~ do"
IL had heard so.
Go right out and select any one
you like Those selected are marked
with red stakes; those not yet taken
by black ones.
took Il walk around, aud made u
selection, and ne found the number
and said;
You want an abstract OF title, Of
course Here il is, and the lee il 81.
When had received il he hunted
out deed already signed, and filled
my name in, called in the teamster
and his wife for witnesses. and said.
Here is your deed. I'll have to
charge 81 for that.
| paid the sum named, and he then
got down u big book, and said:
You want il recorded, oil course /
am the County Clerk The lee for ~
cording is So. -
had it duly recorded. and just then
dinner was ready. He invited me TO
sit down, but when We were through,
he said:
My charge for dinner Is rs cents
The taxes on your lot will be- due next
week. and Is St75 and my commits.
| sion for receiptins will BE- - cents
paid him the sum named, and
was about To get into the wagon when
/ he said:
The charges for bringing you over
and taking you back is 81 Halt be,
longs to me, rs own the wagon.
One dollar, please.
| Can you think oil auything further
| asked as handed him the dollar.
"Well, youlI have 10 stop Ut the
| junction about four hours before the
Eastern train comes along. own the
restaurant there. Please cut all you
/ can.
II have, said. after q little hgur.
ing, paid you S13.T5 for lot you
advertise TO give away free How
much do you call this land worth an
/ acre."
"All OF six dollars. sir. I've been OF.
Tered five and wouldn't take It,
Then I've paid you more than thu
value OF two acres to get "a lot large
enough to bury couple Of COWS on,
Exactly sirs-eNaCtly, and | con
graduate you ON your bargain
Then YOU don't call it d sWiudlct
"No. sir! No, sirl 4 man Who vii
kick on buying chunk oil thcgloriou,
West for less than 81 4 isn't straight
and, Mr.. Tompkins, IA advise you [,
keep an eye on him going back, an,
see that he doesn't Jump out OF tn,
wagon and blk you out Of your dol
lar N. Y. Sun.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

We all have TO learn in one way or
another, that neither men nor boys get
second chances in this world. We all
get new chances till the end OF our
lives. but not second chances in the
same set of circumstances; and the
great difference between one person
and another is, how he takes hold of
and uses his first chance, and how he
takes his fall fit is scored against him.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

THERE is such a thing as too much
of good thing. General Sherman
at public dinner in New York, hav-
ing been welcomed as usual by
Marching Through Georgia" re-
marked feelingly in his little speech:
II have often thought that when / was
marching to the sea it would have
been well had marched on into it.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

habits and requirements that the
average householder hesitates about
yenturing to establish q lofs of his
own. The comparatively few wins
have done so find in their swift and
and graceful flyers a never-failing
source OF delight 1t is not necessary
to be a professional fancier or a mem
Der of homing club to successfully
raiseand train homingpigeon Their
study and care can and ought to rank
among the most charming recreations
OF country or suburban life, while even
in cities valuable fiocks may be and
are maintained.
W. n. Curtis, Jr,, in letter to the
st. Paul Pioneer Press says: Fascin-
ating, indeed, such birds become
after a very slight acquaintance with
them. The growth OF their individual
cteristics-almost as distinct
and varied as is the human family
their marked intelligence, their high
and long circling sweeps as they grew
old enough to test their wings; then
their first toss" a few miles from
home, and the gradual lengthening OF
the tossing distance, until the day
comes when the miles, multiplied by
hundreds if you wish it so, seem never
too many to keep the swift and strong
and tireless flyers from making di-
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

IF there is any doubt as to what
study or studies should be followed with
a view to self-culture, we can remove
it by simple rule given in three
words, namely: Study your business.
By >>'s the daily bread is to be earned.
and { is highly probable that the
knowledge of the trade engaged in ex-
ceeds the information m all subjects
outside of it.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

Or no use are the men who study to
do exactly as was done before, who can
never understand that to-day is new
day. We want men of original action,
who can open their eyes wider than to
nationality. namely, to considerations
of benefit to the human race, can act in
the interest of civilization; men Of
elastic, men of moral mind, who can
live in the moment and take a step for
ward.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

Kill more psoPis thau Is ssAsFally hasa
ucutarly Is lhis tbs eass Ia insiasoss :,
constitution Is delicate. and amoas "a, I
grant PoPaiatioH seeking nsa aglsss Is a..
tlons of tas West, and Nhefs nalssiai ~ I,
fsrsfs PFvfAli a. certain ssasoas " a. "a,
bssl pFepssaliJs Tor = change y eiia,,.
diet and saisf uhtsh that cAanes ises,,lI,, !
hostsstsF'a stomagh liisssss. UhieA -, q
IiEsa the system against mziafiA ysssa.
psFaiaFe, damp, aaA ths asbinttuas =,
tropical beat, buE Il also ghs isaaiss ssass
roHsgipAtiea. dsspeEsiA. liver eonpilst y
tsousiss specially ~, 20 aits-k smirrsai,|
visitors ~ sssloes bsaF 81 sqgai1s. s.aFlss,
tORrisis WHISTLER Hsei ~ . satssa4ss
so}assrs. tsaystssrs b. laa4 a.asft. e ~ ~
tasisss ~ usuiY psHaiAgsA 4ltml-is. 4 4
spselns haa siscised tiis taest tsyesasss -
Sin mii lioHs u Gead letters Ar1 =.
tCFH and sold a. old tafsf .s Wafk.sgtl
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

THE Russian government has taken
decisive step toward protecting its
home laborers against outside work
men. 1t has forbidden the employment
of Austrian workmen in Russia, and
the discharged men are being conducted
out Of the country.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18
COULDN'T FOOL HIM.
A Farmer Who Didn't Want Any
Soap.

"You can either bent farmer as
slick as greese or you can't beat him
at all, said the patient hay-fork man
as we were talking about his adven-
lures in the rural regions. "T'hat is,
he is either gullible or over-suspicious.
some will refuse good thing and
some will snap ut swindle. / think
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

THE reason some people never
change their minds is beoausel they
have no minds to change. Today
offers new point of view, and it may
well change the vista from that dis
cerned yesterday.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

This eertihes that have usea n. ,
Cough Syrup and found il "a. ~ * y
represented. can safely ~ NaAl
helped my cough (whieh mie,, 4
ehroniel and ! eheerfully 70, on,h,sss
those afflicted II. NJ. Doxssssa. y \
o. East l5ist Street, New
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

Even the dizzy waltz Il Is love ia, !.
the NhiTled 20 round. =
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

February treats the days o. he v.sl
partially this year. There viii i tsss
no more u each.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

Daniel Bsnamann, the actor, i ~,
IN Montana.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

when you have oyer-exer,ed 49,
running, Jumping, Or working ssufAsl'
lug that Will relieve the sors,s., !. 4
joints and muscles 80 quickly M s ~, y
As salvation oil, the great,.s, ~ sa ss'ssl1
for pain. Price IS cents. ss's On &
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18
. August
Flower
For pyspepaIa.

A. Bcllanger. PFopE. Stove "a
dry. Montagny, Quehec, writes
have used August Flower i0r .
pcpsia. Il gave me great reliet
recommend Il 20 all Dyspeplia
very good remedy"
ia. Bcrgeron. General Deal
I.auzon, Lewis. Quebec. writes
have used August Flower with
best possible results toT Dy
c. A. harrington. EngiaeeT \
General Smith. Sydney AusiFl
writes: August Flower has eiieg
a complete cure in my case. i
cd like a miracle"
Geo. Gates. Coriuth. Miss wrII
~ consider your August Flower
best remedy in the world .or 4
pcpsia. / was almost dead I
that disease. but used several boz
OF August Flower, and now /
slider myself well man. ! sinceI
recommend this medicine % ssii
ing humanity the world over
c. C. GREEN. Sole Manufactured
Woodbury., New Icrssy, Y
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

Washington.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

The daily surplus Of births o,,, a., /,
the United Kingdom is $50 : u'a''
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

No, Friederlke, though YOU do ma,
eernah language, you are no germie,l =
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

New York and HTookiyn eon,a-.
aboas sixty Thousand chickens.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18
ABOUT HOMlNG PIGEONS.
HOW THE FLEET-WINGED BIRDS
MAY BE KEPT.
a Clean, Dry and Spacious Loft
The Kind of Food Necessary
and the Proper Care OF the
Young.
LIT H OUCH

l. II II DUG Fl
honing pigeons
are the most in
teresting and at
tractive of all
birds that are
sed ~of
strong domestic
tendencies and
attachments, so
lit tie is known
concerning their
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-04-18

England.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
ON. sia.a Amir.

The. Cheyenne Commissions report
IL coming out In broken doses, obey
ing the doctor's instructions, "well
shaken before taken," andit may turn
out vet that the commission will rec
ommend giving them the earth with
= garden patch on the outside. The
following dispatch from Washington
IL the --latest, and we win hold our
breath until the balance Of the nauss-
atiDg mixture ls received:
n il more than probable that there
NIL be lively war Of words between
the representative Of South Dakota
and Montana in the next session Of
the United States Senate. II will all
come about over the recommendation
o. the commission sent out By Becre.
lary Noble this summer to Investigate
s0me differences between the Siou1
aud lie Cheyenne Indians In 6outl
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Dakota and Montana. This commis-
sion has filed some recommendstiors
AZ the Interior department, but their
regular report will not be submitted
for several days. From an authentic
source it is learned, however, that the
Commission recommends that all the
Cheyenne Indians be permanently
located upon the Tongue river reserva-
tion In Montana. The commission
also recommends that the reservation
be enlarged twelve miles on the west
boundary, 20 that the Cheyennes will
have all the land needed. This rec
ommeDdatiOn will he fought by Cl.
Sanders and defended by Senator Pet
upon the Senate floor, and it
will take a vote of the Senate to de-
Ct ie the matter"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
mo Torture. Of The IBquIsItIon

Inflicted - the dread Torquemada have abomi-
nable prototypes in the shape Of chronic rheuma-
tism and neuralgia. ATTACK these ag-n Eing
complaint before they reach the chrome stage
with the superb blood depufent. HosteiteTs
stomach Bittens, which will assursdly e1pel their
virus from the life stream, To proerastinate b.
h. Encourage the er5Wth o. insipi' mt rheumatism,
which rapidly tighlens its grip upon the system.
II is The varv octoDus OF diseases. and pal fui n
deed 81 the elas7 u is tsntacles. Be prompt.
therefore, tx une b the forelOck. always re-
membering tnat both and govt, close
RELATIVES, are dangerous a. well A. painful
Debility, ehills and Fever, bilious, renittent, dys-
pepsia, constipation, hveS complaint. nervous
ness and kidney disc se succumb 10 the bIttsrs.
ire and the ability 10 sleep well are I'm
proved ~ IT,.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

The facilities Of the present day for
the production of everything that will
conduee 10 the material welfare and
comfort Of mankind are almost unlim-
lied and nen Syrup Of Figs was first
produced the world wss enriched With
the only fleet laxative known, as is
the only remedy which il truly pleas
ing aud refreshing to the taste and
prompta ana eff ctual h cleanse the
system gently 10 the spr'ngtime or in
fact, at any time. and the better Il is
known the more popular II beeomse.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
One Mass of Scales
AniIctea 3 Years by Dreadful Skin and
Blood Disease, with Intense
Pain and Loss of Hair.
All other Remedies Fan-Relieved In
stantly and Cured I'm -Four Weeks
by the C~utieura RemedieL

I have a few words 10 say regarding the Cuti-
eusa Remedies. They have cured me II four
week time from q skin and blood disease which
] have had for over three yea1. At certain times
nv skin would BY very sore. and always KEEP
weather nv face was one mass q scales. when
in the cold air the pain vas tnfnse, II would
almost bring tears 70 my eyes, und my blood also
qeing IN poor condition, wiah loss Of hair. !
have tired every known rpmeiy that vas recon-
mended 70 me. but 10 vas Of no use, and gave me
very Nd Il benefit. 81. bearing Of your Cuticura
Ramodias, i concluded 70 give them q trial. The
hruta pplication gave almost instant Tedsf. In .
weeks time I found mynelf cured, and ] an
thankful for What 700 have done for ne. Your
Cuticara Remedios ars q blessing 70 those who
may have the opportunity 70 use them. ! can
KDMUND KKRAs,
170fx linton ave. Chicago, m.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
McINTIRE's BAZAAR.

Colonel Scbeefz's father arrived iu
the city on Thursday night, and wa
shown the town yesterday ty the
Colonel and introduced TO many Of our
citizens. Mr.. Scheetz, Sr.. Is an old
frOnteirman, having crossed the Miss
iz-ippi to Missouri In 1910. MrScheetz
il now IS years old, and a very well
preserved old gentleman. We hope
he will be pleased with our city during
his visit here.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Did you see Smithy ana hi- dog -?
was the query put To Us yesterday
morning before We bad time to quietly
digest the opening meal, 81 without
the usual constitutional morning walk
we proceeded TO hunt no Mr.. Smith
and his og. After walking up the
street a. far as the Club saloon for the
first time we beheld Smithy'z d ga
large boz hound; IN fact, the largest
construction OF canine bones and flesh
that We have ever had the honor TO
witness, and cur first thOughtfo closely
examine him was quickly changed on
getting a glance from his frey eye.
while kept AZ least a few feet beyond
the length OF the chain, for q bound
on his part might sfraigOten The links
aud nail W. IL he 30 desired. We were
buffaloed at first sight. Before we
could start the interview RoseDbaum's
lively "rsp." said What do you think
If him ?i What was LEFT for "a o. do
bot 90 think well Of him. though
really he has the appearance Of an
Overgrown hyena. The dog" said
Smithy. was rsised in Red Lodge,
and - ne struck my notion. l though
I would get him aud b.e0g him down
to Miles" Smilhy, however, was s on
induced TO part with his maj eater,
and gave him to Louis King, who will
IN the future fed the wild animal In
open exhibition At a time TO be an
Dounced daily for the benefit Of the
many spectators that will grther, pro-
giding they put a log chain on him.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
aKANp TREE ZOE an.

An Elegant Gold watch to BE Given
tire winner.
Stein, the jeweleT, will present a
gold watch In the person making the
nearest gue>s to the number Of hour,
minutes aud second the two watches
will run with one winding. The
watches will be on exhibition In the
show window until October lst. Ev-
erybpdy cordially invited to step in
and register their guess.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
thursdays Market.

The present week has been rather a
poor u for shippers, a. there has been
a steady decline 10 price. under very
heavy receipts, although tors still
command from 81 so 10 Si.T5. Thurs
day 5000 head Of rangers arrived and
quotations showed a decline Of from 20
"a 10 cents. The following sales Of
Montana cattle were recorded:
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Dan Donnelly. the drayman, was
yesterday the subject Of quite a josh,
as one Of the boys put a card on his
bins, reading. "Ronnd trip 10 cents"
Il u needless to say Dan got q load,
but the prlce2
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

The Rev. Mr.. Scheetz Of st. Louis,
Mo, has kindly consented to take Mr..
Pritchard's duty tomorrow. Ke1gh
services at 1890 a. NJ. Miles City ser
vices at 1870 .. m. Mr.. PritchArd goes
to Glendive, leaving on the $40 train.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

to receive orders for STOW WOOD. He
guarantees to furnish first class wood,
and would like: to receive a share Of
the public patronage. Orders may be
lett at this Office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

McIntire's Bazaar will change
hands January LIST, 1892. Parties in
debted TO US are requested 70 make
settlement at once, as all accounts
must be closed before the above date.
September 10, 1891.
MCINTIRR's BAzAAR.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Before putting up your old or new
stove Tor the winter, call at G. l..
Mernll's hardware store, and get an
oilcloth square, OF the latest pattern to
put under them.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Robt. H. Hoag. with Barrett a Bar
rett Of 81. Paul, was In the city yes
tsrday, transacting some business with
our liquor merchants.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

One Of the things needed in Miles
City IL q brick yard. Parties desiring
brick have been compelled 10 ship
from Forsyth and other points during
this summer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Take your watch and clock reRirs
to Stein, the jeweler. All work war;
ranted 10 give satisfaction or money
refunded.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

II you contemplate buying . watch
call o. Stein, the jeweler. Largestand
most complete assortment in the city.
Prices lower than The lowest.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Losr-A bunch Of keys. The finder
will be literally rewarded by return
ing the same to JAS. COLEMAN.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

"Why, now / cannot get enough 10
says one lady who formerly had
appetite, tut took Hoods sarsapa-
rflla
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

On Wednesday afternoon, F. f.
Potter. employed by Leighton & Jor-
daa. was presented with a bouncing
baby boy by Mrs. p; regulation size
..~.fuhe
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

We a ' you moneyon shoes "while
they last" at
MCINTIRE's BAZAAR.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Fresh cuts Of Veal, Mutton and Beef
az Hollis Meat Market.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

What i q cold in The head? Medi-
cal authorities say II Is due 10 Uneven
clothing Of the body, rapid cooling
when in a Per-pirati. n, etc. The i'm
portant point Is, that a cold ia The
head Is an inflammation Of the lining
membrane Of the nose, which, when
unchecked, Is certain to produce n
catarrhal condition-for catarrh u
essentially a "cold" which nature l.
no longer able 10 resolve" or throw
OF. Ely's Cream Balm hss proved its
superiority, and sufferers should resort
TO it before that common ailment be-
comes seated ard ends in obstinate
cataTrh.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

]. II. Billings Of Boston was q Wis
itOr In the city YESTERDAY.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
LOCAL ITEMS.

Try baths at NICK GoLDEN's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Read our sign hoard.
e. b. TOWERS q Co.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Ores goods Just received. Fur plaids.
McINTIRE's BAZAAR.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

c.. j. Neidringhaus, II. l.. Neid-
ringbsus aud Hon. F. G.. Neidring-
haus arrived in Miles CRY on Thurs
day, and departed on the sams day for
the BONE Land and Cattle Company
ranch. In which they are largely in.
tere-ted. They wi ! make a short visit
10 the N ranch, meeti0g their
on the Big Dry, and will
reach the railroad again At Wolf Point
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Lemp's celebrated lager beer at
Billiards.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

w. II. Kent was a visitor in the
6urg yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19
Post Office Regulations.

Eastern mail Through, lO:al and regis
tered closes at -. .-..110p.
only closes at. -. 3 90 p. m.
tered closes az - 500 p. m.
Western mail for Helena, Mont, closes
sundays- tncs open from n .sOa, Ito i2;9Op.m.
spsarhsh mail closes Mondays, Wednesdays and
Friday AZ 8 a. m.
Tongue river mail closes hondaysi wednesdays
aud Fri ays At q. n.
WmCG OIeuas~assssssss sssHss sss-==s ssssss srsaaf sHss ssss- = ~
once --s-=.-----..----. .---t y M
Money order y M
loE1Etry closet y. NE
CHAa. W. SEYDE, p. ~.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

J. PIeAn dropped OF Of No. 3 yestsr-
day, hailing from Minneapolis.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

For Budweiser beer call a. Professor
Bach's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

J. L. DeHart was down from Liv-
ingston yesterday on business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

For n good spectacle or eyeglass. go
TO Stein, the jewsler.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Clean cotton rags wanted at this
Office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

spring lamb at Longs meat mar
ket.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

suur uiiie ioriunes uavel s-s madee-
wofk fr ~. By Anua ~ A--ih
Texas. aud Ino. Louu Iuiedo, ohio
|see cut Ofheu are 4 ing a well Why
bot youf some earn Over aauN-tN .
uouth. You can Do he wofk md I've
af home. whrrerrf yuu rre = - BE-
fIuuers nru rnsiiv eauiur lnum - %
fioa day All nrrs Nrrnog yuu boz
aud start yon. Can unfA ca srara line
o. a. fhf time. Nir uiouis Tor wnrk-
"a Fallurr unkruu u amHur fhnua-
XIV uuf waffF III Frrimlrn aee-
sEux seG I-s-tIara. NJ siBa
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

G. T. Peters Of st. Paul was a visitor
In the city yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

Fresh creamery butter at
SMITH & HAYNES.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-19

First ward-E. v. Fish, X. I. Etuar.
second Ward-D. J. Crowley. ". II. Ballard.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-17
PAID foe PROTECTION.


Providence. X. T., May ls.-The
mayor and the police department. are
st iegEerhesds. The trouble grew out
of the refusal Of aldermen 10 grant the
usual tavern licenses which were re-
commended by the chief of police
Certain teaverns were pointed out to
The mayor "a being call right which
remark excited the istter's curiosity
ard be determined 20 make an invest
eatou. A certain night was appointed
FOR the Official inspection, bat IN some
mysterious nlsnner all the resorts re-
eefsed "the tip" aud were closed or de-
serted. Explanations were called for
ard startling police secrets have been
brought e. light. For several years q
system of tribute has been IN force BY
which all gambling resorts and places
Of lil-repute have hesn obliged 10
"ante up 10 the head Of the pspiice
department Il they wanted 10 continue
IN the business. The demand varied
according 10 thesrespectsbilisy'. Ut the
place. bus ~ least q dozen preuinent
lanor dealers have informed
the mayor that they have paid
500 a year 60 the police proter-
slnn. Houses OF lh-repnte had cor
fr3butesl an the way from $40 % si0o
aud II they refused thev were shut ap.
The posstson Of a proninent detective
net far removed from the head of the