turned to it till years after it had too much for us to swallow at one Williams. It will be observed from been settled, improved and built up gulp. by the "Mormons." this explanation that this business associated with "taking a large gets more tangled as it goes along. Here is a question for scientists to RECEIVERSHIP SQUABBLE amount of property from a church," solve-How is it that an originally humid climate and intrinsically As A matter of course, after ask- If the matter takes the shape damp soil, out of which grass a yard ing leave to withdraw from the in- of a regular proceeding and Judge high sprouted spontaneously in a vestigation of the charges planted Zane should fail in the capacshort time, underwent such a by himself against Receiver Dyer ity of a complaining witness to change? The atmosphere suddenly and attorneys Peters and Williams, establish the truth of the grave and permanently becomes dry and Judge Zane did not appear at charges he has preferred in about as rarified, while practically nothing the time appointed by the court public a way as they could have can be raised from the soil without for the hearing of the evidence been made, then it would appear the aid of one of the most complete he had to present before Ex-competent for him to be put through aminer Harkness. It is now a question-in the light of the fact that the pursuance of the investigation was directed by a mandate of the court-as to whether the ex-Chief Justice is not in contempt. and extensive systems of irrigation upon the continent, established by the "Mormons" at a great cost of labor and means. But perhaps there has been no change, and the City Council and the clamorers for water generally are subjects of a delusion. It occurs to us, however, that we gave the genuine explanation under the head of "Mormon Exclusiveness" a few days ago. We treated in that article upon some of Mr. McBride's idiosyncrasies. We put him on the scales in the following fashion: the mill in which he has been in the past habit of grinding others? While there appears to be good ground for the position that the amounts claimed by the receiver and his attorneys for compensation Even if failure of compliance with have an abnormally swollen appearthe order in question did not con-ance, fair-minded people will destitute an offense of that character, cline to believe the wholesale the document in which the inten charges of fraud, corruption and untion to withdraw is set forth is liable professional conduct made so sweepto be construed to be somewhat con- ingly by Judge Zane. This declintemptuous. It seems to take the ation to believe should exist until court by the ear and say in sub- the latter be given an opportunity stance, "You want me to do a job to prove his allegations under cirthat necessarily devolves on you, cumstances which will not admit of and to prevent its being done you his retreat. Should he fail-"next." tie my hands behind my back, this being the effect of your amended order." That kind of an insinuation reaches, in our opinion, pretty PEOPLE in this part of the counnearly to the domain of an accusa-try are somewhat familiar with the tion of pettifoggery. IN ANOTER FIELD. name of Kate Field. A certain limited few in this locality professed a good deal of admiration for her. That was simply because she "Occasionally a man can be found who has a wonderful faculty for presenting inexactitudes with a coldblooded apparent earnestness and artfully assumed sincerity that are apt to deceive those who are uninformed upon the subjects he professes to treat. We know of no greater adept in that direction than J. R. McBride. He has a faculty for presenting statements made for There is one position from which a purpose, for which he knows there it is scarcely possible for Judge Zane is not the most slender foundation, to recede-that of a prosecuting witin a way that is so childlike and bland that the uninformed listener ness. He has made charges of traveled about with a "Monster" of fraud, corruption and unprofessional her own creation, evolved from a conduct against three gentlemen of diseased and probably highly stimimportant standing in the commu-ulated imagination. nity. He has iterated and reiter- The drawing of the long bow on ated his ability to prove the allega- the "Mormon" question did not pan It is well to be charitable and to tions if given "a chance." If they out enough of the wherewith, and put the best practicable construction were proved, the subjects of the Kate has forsaken the rostrum and upon the sayings and doings of charges would stand in the light of is now practicing at the bar. Let it others. In consonance with this criminals subject to prosecution. If not be supposed that she has deJudge Zane is unable to bring forth | veloped into a full-fledged attorney the proof he would stand as a slan--a disciple of Blackstone. The derer, liable to pursuit in criminal tender Kate has evolved from a disactions for defamation of character and to proceedings for damages. is apt to believe he is telling the truth. In our opinion the gentleman has got his manner so near perfection in its operations that he is enabled to reduce misrepresentation to the status of a fine art." view we take it as correct that some tributor of heavy anti-"Mormon" fabrications into a dealer in light California wines. She has opened an office and agency for the traffic in New York, and leading newspapers have of late stated broadly that she does more than merely look upon the liquid when it is red. In other words that she is in the habit of getting into a state of exhilaration. In view of the serious character of the charges, does it not become the duty of Mr. Peters, as public prosecutor, to place Judge Zane in the position of a complaining witness? If in that capacity the latter succeeds in establishing his allegations, should not the grand jury indict Mr. Peters, Mr. Dyer and Mr. Williams? If that point were reached it would A short time since an article apthen become the duty of District At-peared in the New York Tribune in torney Peters to see that papers were relation to Kate being the agent of placed in the hands of Marshal Dyer a Pacific Coast wine trust. To this she made a somewhat incoherent reply, the nature of which almost indicated that she had been dipping | Tribune to insert a telling advertise-passage at arms with a first-class -her pen-into her own wares. We ment of her California light wines, power. There would be one apparent give it herewith: the "road to temperance" being ac- advantage in our favor-we would "Whether it is ever wise to cor-cording to her theory, the substitu- be much nearer the bone of contention of those beverages for the light- tion than our opponent would bening striking liquids swallowed by nearer by 5,000 miles, or counting average American. from our west coast 8,000 miles, nearly a third of the earth's circuit and a distance requiring many weeks to cover. While Germany was making her way to the theatre of the conflict, the United States the rect misrepresentation in the press is an open question. As a rule, I remain silent, believing the truth is mighty and will ultimately prevail. It seems to me, however, inasmuch She also says: "My experience in as I am not a traveling agent for a Iowa two years ago led me to the California wine trust,' and inasmuch study of drinking in all ages." This as the Tribune has devoted a clever is susceptible of a double construceditorial to 'A Modern Hebe' on account of this supposed agency, that I tion. It was intended to mean in all am justified in denying this images of the world, but the public could easily take possession of the peachment. It is one thing to be-journals intimate that her practical Samoan group, take the Germans lieve that the road to temperance in this country lies in the substitution opportunities for pursuing that de- there captive, confiscate their proand thoroughly fortify of light, pure native wines at meals partment of knowledge at a some-perty, for the perpendicular drinking of ar- what advanced age of life have not the shores. That would be SO dent spirits between meals, and to been small. Kate is by no means much. But suppose Germany prepare a lecture on temperance an infant. should not see fit to make Samoa versus prohibition. It is quite anInstead the battle ground? of other thing to be a drummer for "a California wine trust" of which I fighting where advantages would never heard and the existence of be so greatly against her, suppose which I doubt. I have lived too THE situation of affairs regard-she was to send half a dozen powermuch in Europe not to know that the soberest nations are those that ing Samoa is rapidly passing be- ful war ships to New York City, drink wine. I have traveled too yond the stage in which "words, half as many to New Orleans and much in prohibition States not to words, words" are all that appear, half as many to San Francisco and know that human nature cannot be and it is quite apparent that un- lay them under tribute for more than legislated into total abstinence. My experience in Iowa two years ago less something occurs at once to those Pacific islands are worth-how led me to the study of drinking in change the prevailing drift of would that be? And what effectual all ages. Later experience in Cali- things, we might possibly, but not means of resistance could be brought fornia has shown me how temper- very likely, have a severe, and to bear against such a programme? ance reform can be gradually brought about in this country. If it it might be prolonged, war with The contemplation of such a probe ignoble to accept from the State Germany. It is unnecessary, even ceeding, with the awful fact before treasury of California the where- if the disposition existed, to enact us that neither of those cities is fortiwithal to compensate me for deliv- the role of scaremonger; bold, fied and must suffer great if not irering five lectures which are as DRIFTING TO A CLIMAX. likely to be given in private as in patent facts, and the logic of cirreparable ruin before the German public, then it is equally ignoble cumstances have apparently brought for Miss Willard to receive compen- us to the verge of a crisis. sation for her labors in behalf of the W. C. T. U. and for Mrs. Liver vessels could be bought or beaten off, is unpleasant, but it is one of those painful things against which it is worse than folly to shut our eyes. It is already stated in the East more to be paid for prohibition ad- without reservation, that if James dresses. It may be that Mrs. Foster G. Blaine held the place occupied Through the activity and persistsettled her own bills when assisting by Thomas F. Bayard, the fiat ence of Secretary Whitney, aided the republican party in the late would have gone forth weeks largely but not adequately by Concampaign. It may be that James as soon as it G. Blaine was also allowed to put ago; that was gress, we have the inception of what his hands in his open pocket, but I known at the Department of may become a powerful navy. It is don't believe it. I doubt not the State that our flag had not only powerful now as far as it goes, but it earnest motives of these representa- been insulted but torn down, trailed is only an equipment of the fourth tive Americans, because they are not supernaturally philanthropic in the dust and destroyed by Ger- class, while that of Germany is in or and do not devote themselves to man soldiery in the very presence near the first class, ranking fifth in their cause without regard to purse of the men it was supposed to pro- order in that grade, and on the or scrip. Nor do I think my past tect, there would have been a de- water mailed vessels, powerful in record should warrant the statement, mand for reparation both substan- every department and ample in however complimentary to my capacity, that I "can make the worse tial and sentimental made upon number, would give our nucleus a appear the better reason." My Bismarck, and he would have been more up-hill fight than they would conscience has never been for given only so much time as was have at Samoa. sale and never will be. With all due deference to the Tribune, I necessary to draft the one and count never yet tried to convert others to out the other and get them here by what was not my own faith. I the most direct route. This is of should be a lamentable failure if I course idle and serves no other use made the attempt. As to criticism of California wine I leave that sub-ful purpose than to show in what ject to the honorable men of that direction and form public sentiment State, who, appointed by the Gov- in this country is crystalizing. It is ernor, represent the Viticultural Commission. Yours truly,-" more profitable to discuss what the The only indication there is in the foregoing of the now faded brilliancy of the writer is the drift in the direction of the main chance, It is such a state of things that which is Kate's ruling passion. She causes us to look around and see In the late telegraphic reports are a number of opinions from statesmen and journals regarding the situation, the burden of which is that while it is serious, war is not inevitable. Perhaps the most significant feature in connection with the whole matter is England's disclaimer regarding responsibility jointly with the United States. This gives color to the belief previously but not widely existent that there is a tacit if not a definite understanding between Germany and has managed adroitly to get the how well we are equipped for a Great Britain regarding the islands and abroad than any other ever held there. ANTICIPATED DECISION. of the South Pacific, and makes the stolen property, or assisting or col- vote to insure success. It will doubtfact of increasing English invest-luding or conniving with any mem-less be a hotly contested election and ber of the police force in receiving will attract more attention at home ments in the Sandwich Islands take or concealing stolen property, or on a very significant aspect. Mean-in attempting in any way to suptime, the news will doubtless grow press any evidence of such receivin interest from day to day and will ing by any member of the police or be looked for with corresponding lusion with gamblers or any other any other person; or of any colanxiety. criminal class, or any criminal, or of any taking of bribes or bribe under any guise; or of any dishonesty is often amused as well as interested or any dishonest act or action in my official position-then I will at once dismiss each and every civil suit in which I am plaintiff now pending in the Circuit court against the paper and its editors referred to and THE CHICAGO SCANDAL. WE HAVE published something regarding the charges of corruption, collusion with thieves, etc., made by the Times against Inspector Bonfield and Captain Schaack, and the criminal suits and suits for libel brought against J. J. West and J. R. Dunlop, editors of the paper named. The two last mentioned gentlemen were taken before a magistrate for preliminary investigation on the charge of criminal libel, but both waived examination, and were held to the grand jury. This has caused Mr. Bonfield and Captain Schaack to ask that the whole subject be referred to an extraordinary court, improvised for the purpose. They have given to the public, through the papers, the following open letter: "Chicago, Ills.-10 the Public: The charges of official corruption made by a sensational morning newspaper against myself and Capt. Michael J. Schaack are of such a nature as to demand an immediate and searching inquiry. "The police in all large communities are, or should be, the bulwark that stands between the lawabiding citizens and the evil-doers of all classes, and if they (the police) are charged with being corrupt, bribetakers, or being in collusion with the criminal classes, then an emergency exists which should secure an immediate investigation as to the truth or falsity of those charges. "I cannot, neither can the people whose lives and property are entrusted to our care, afford to wait until the courts decide as to the truth or falsity of those libels. "The individuals making these charges in this newspaper have this day waived an examination which would have disclosed the real truth, and have thus prevented an immediate determination of the question. "It will be months before the cases can be heard if allowed to take their regular course, and until a decision is given doubt will perhaps be in the minds of many good citizens as to whether those charge are true or false. retire into deserved oblivion. "JOHN BONFIELD." AN OBSERVER of human character in noting the streaks of fat and lean which run through certain individualities. Men are often bright in one or two directions and decidedly asinine in others. We were re-. minded of this the other day when scanning an article in a virulent "I have this day sent to the news- anti-"Mormon” local contemporary. paper referred to and members of its It purported to give a resume of a editorial staff a communication em-letter from Mr. Moccasin McBride bodying the foregoing suggestions as a definite proposition. in which the writer was supposed to give an account of the work done by himself and his fellow anti-State lobbyists in Washington. The statement of the account embodied in the letter suddenly broke off in the form of this quotation from it: "JOHN BONFIELD." "I join in the above letter, as I have joined in the communication to the newspaper above referred to and members of its editorial staff. "MICHAEL J. SCHAACK.” On being interrogated on the subject Mr. West characterized this offer as a silly attempt to force the Times to show its hand, that the police authorities called in question might be able to destroy the force of the proofs it possessed. THE OGDEN ELECTION. "I listened to the argument in the Supreme Court on the Church appeal case. Solicitor-General Jenks, in addition to the legal argument, touched upon the Mormon application for statehood, and made his position very clear. He made a most lawyer-like argument on the main question, and I feel sure that the judgment will be affirmed. I never took much stock in this Church case, but Jenks's argument was such that I have no doubt of the result.” OGDEN'S municipal election takes place on the 11th of next month, when a full set of city officers will It is in that paragraph where the be chosen. The voting will be en asininity crops out with special masse of course, under the ruling prominence. "I never took much of Judge Henderson and the subse-stock in this church case, but Jenks's quent affirmatory ruling of the argument was such that I have no Supreme Court, though the intent doubt as to the result." In the name of the law appears to us to be plain- of common sense, what does that ly otherwise-that is, to have the mean? According to the ordinary balloting by wards and thus give interpretation of English, simply whichever party might be in the this: "I never took much stock in minority some representation, or a this church case because it is illegal chance for it. As the case stands and wrong." What else could such now, one of the two organizations an expression signify, coming from will take everything unless there a lawyer? There is nothing in the should be some extensive "scratch-repudiating statement that would ing" one way or another-a thing indicate that Mr. McBride had that is scarcely probable when there are no votes to spare. changed his views in regard to the merits of the case; consequently his The "Liberals” propose to be first anticipation of a decision confirmin the field, and to that end will ing that of the court below is not hold a convention on Tuesday next based upon the legal status of the to nominate candidates to be voted suit, but upon the intrinsic value of "Taking the above facts into for. But being early on the scene "Jenks's argument." This is not consideration, I would suggest a remedy. Let the case be brought, is by no means a precursor of suc-flattering to the court. with the consent of both parties, be- cess, as the disastrous defeat of the It is not made clear by Mr. Mcfore a bench of three judges of the Democratic party on the 6th of last Bride what portion of "Jenks's circuit court, to be named by all the November amply attests. We be- argument" his anticipated decision judges of that court, who could hear lieve the People's party are in the of the Supreme Court will be foundall the evidence in a few days. majority in the Junction City, and ed upon; whether it will be upon that they have only to put up their his elucidation of points on the best men and then give them a solid application for statehood, regarding "If their decision, or that of two of them, has the effect of sustaining any one of the charges of receiving which he was very "clear," or on his argument on the main question. As the argument of the SolicitorGeneral covered a great deal of legal acreage, as to what was its central or main question might be considered doubtful. He dwelt upon the sending of an army here by President Buchanan. Was that made the main question, and will that influence the court in making up the decision he anticipates? True the statehood business and Buchanan's blunder do not seem to be connected with what Judge Zane has characterized as the taking of "a large amount of property from a church," but we would like to know just what Moccasin McBride's estimate of the Supreme Court of the United States is. express an anticipation, which is A PERFIDIOUS MEASURE. the record of any civilized country on earth. It will cast eternal disgrace upon all who have taken any part in formulating or enacting it. It is indeed to be regretted that a man so naturally honorable and good as Governor Stevenson should IT APPEARS that Governor Stev- have considered it needful to ignore enson has signed the law passed by his own convictions by making an the Idaho Legislature disfranchis- unwarrantable concession to a senseing "Mormons." It is presumed less and malicious popular clamor. that this is the measure which provides that the Latter-day Saints be deprived of citizenship of the United States, and for the readmission to THE immense majority received that status of those who sever their by General Boulanger in the Deconnection with the Church for apartment of the Seine Jan. 27 sets series of years, on their taking a re-all doubts at rest as to how or where ligious test oath. The governor tries to take the curse off his action in attaching his official signature to the abominable thing by stating in a message to the Assembly that the opinion of many eminent lawyers regarding it is to the effect that it is "illegal and un Had the writer of the letter to the paper by which he swears given any evidence that "Jenks's argument” had caused him to take a few shares of stock in "this church suit," he might have been credited constitutional." with being in a somewhat similar He might have added that such position to that of a fellow who is and must be the view of every was placed upon trial for the com- person who has an ounce of compremission of a crime. At the open-hension of the genius of American ing of the proceedings he knew he was a guilty man, but after hearing the argument of his counsel he became convinced of his own innocence. The logic of facts in his possession melted before the influence of sophistical reasoning. liberty and institutions. In effect BOULANGER'S TRIUMPH. he stan is with the people of France. Others may be President of the Republic, since that official is elected by the French Congress, but so long as he retains his present hold upon the masses, they will hold a “barren sceptre in their gripe,” and exercise authority that will be so theatrical as to almost provoke a smile of derision. Of course the Department of the Seine is but one out of many divisions in which representatives are chosen; but it is the most populous, wealthy, and presumably best informed of all; and besides, the General has been chosen from other departments, quite recently from that of the Nord (North), and his candidacy which culminated yesterday was admittedly a test of his strength and the people's will regarding his policy. He has more than confirmed this by announcing, shortly after the result became known, that he would not occupy other class- the disfranchisement the seat from the Seine, but that law recently enacted by the Idaho from the Nord. He can do pretty Legislature is no less infamous-much as he pleases under the cirwould it be competent to hold that it cumstances, and few there be now would be preferable to let the matter who will undertake to say him take its course in the courts to preventing the consummation of the perfidy? nay. But did Mr. McBride ever take stock in the Church suit? The fact of the matter is that he and Suppose a law should be passed his ilk are responsible for it. They by a legislative body provi ling that clamored for the legislation that a portion or class of the people should produced it. His two associates- be despoiled of their goods by anBaskin and West-were in Washington while that infamous statute -the Edmunds-Tucker law-which takes a "large amount of property from a church" was on the tapis, and put forth all the power they possessed to have it pushed The allied powers need no longer through. But stealing even from hang in suspense as to what the an unpopular church is not popular; How much nobler a part it would dominating influence in France is. hence it is common for those who have been for Governor Stevenson It is the policy of Boulanger— assisted to bring about the consum- to have declined to endorse the Peace with honor, not peace at any mation of their wishes to say, "I villainous measure and returned it to price, with the ravanche (revenge) never took much stock in this the Assembly unsigned, accompanied party held in check only so far as Church suit," and at the same time by a message embodying a quota- to prevent them from being aggressecretly rub their hands in great tion from the Federal Constitution, sors; the dignity of Frauce at all hazglee over the progress of spoliation. forbidding the application of any ards and the restoration of Alsace and With the "active politicians" religious test, together with a quota- Lorraine when the opportunity arthat have kept up the ceaseless agi- tion from the United States statutes rives, to be the watchwords. The tation that has rendered it possible respecting the naturalization of citi- sentinels on the border will probably to "take a large amount of property zens. Instead of acting upon what be increased, but they would amount from a church," spoliation, political appeared to be his own conviction to no more than so many wisps of and material, has been the solitary in relation to the late legal mon- straw in the track of a flood, at least objective point toward which they strosity enacted to rob an honest for the time being, if an outbreak have industriously worked. To say people of their dearest rights, he has should come. The first dash would at this late date, "I never took much participated in perpetrating one of be for Metz and Strasburg, and it stock in this church suit," and then the most barefaced legal outrages on would surely be so impetuous and overwhelming that until the Ger- came necessary in their opinion to All this and much more is the Frenchman's vision by day and his dream by night. The more enthusiastic look far beyond the boundary and see themselves once more in hostile array on German soil and headed for Berlin. It is because Boulanger partakes more or less of these fanciful hopes and feelings that they rally around and thrust honors upon him, and because of this that he is as dangerous now as Louis Napoleon was the week before he overturned popular government and established a brilliant Empire on its ruins. It is but for Boulanger to order, the populace to obey. No one can tell what a day may bring forth at any time or in any place; but we are strongly impressed with the idea that any one who makes a study of current events can now come much nearer foretelling the near future of France than for a long time past. In the meantime, we can afford to wait and watch, believing that affairs of great moment are not far off. blood in his eye he hunted Dr. Tumblety, or whoever he may be, who aimed a blow at him and struck Take the case of Fewgate: As to a vacuum. Morgan found the vilhow he received the cut across the lain and stuck the blade of his forehead is best known to himself. weapon into his stomach. HowThe main point is as to how ever, either the digestive apparatus he received that terrible cut of the bloodthirsty prowler were of down the neck and across the the rhinoceros or ler or he had bosom-of his shirt. This long, been eating a hearty supper of somecontinuous slash is the only evi- thing tough. The blade penetrated dence on the surface that the deed a short distance, the holder gave it was done by Dr. Tumblety. We a twist, and it broke. say "on the surface" advisedly, as the cut neatly penetrated the victim's linen. No one but an adroit ripper could have avoided making some sort of an abrasure of the skin. This fact shows scientific manipulation with the knife that could only be exercised by one well acquainted with the anatomy of a boiled shirt. The cut betrays careful work, and It may just as well be stated now therefore indicates the ear-marks, if as at any time that the "suspender not the knife marks, of Dr. Tumble-buckle" business is too stale. Shirt ty. The question in the public bosoms, coat sleeves, and tough mind now is whether the shirt was stomachs are not much in advance on a table or on the corpus of its of it. owner when it was mortally wounded. The trade ought to note this cut in shirts. If anybody happens to see a man around town that has a languid look about the eye, as if he had about an inch and a quarter of cold steel in his stomach, he should report accordingly, that the piece of metal and the broken knife may be compared. If they fit, then another villain is secured. A little more of this and an in vestigation of a searching character will be made a matter of popular The creators of panics The coat sleeve-formerly belong-demand. ing to a navy blue coat but, now ap- among timid people should not be pended to "an 'orrible tale”—which permitted to go scot free. was found on the sidewalk bears similar evidence, so A RECENTLY published statement formed, of the expert slasher. If shows that during the last sixteen any one should see a man knocking years the continental powers of around the streets with a one-armed Europe have expended no less a navy blue coat, he should take him sum than $7,500,000,000 on preparaat once to Mr. Fewgate for identi- tions for war which has not yet come, TOO ATTENUATED. fication. Seeing that the sleeve of the and the number of men whom they THE two latest cutting sensations garment was left without the arm could immediately bring into the have caused a good deal of ner- being in it, it may be well to hunt field has risen from 6,142,000 in that vousness among the more timid for the coat. Otherwise a search same period to 10,480,000. Even class of the population-especially might have been instituted for the the last-named enormous number, women and children and weak-man. If the arm had been there, however, represents only the forces minded men. These imagine that and the ragged edge of the limb on a war footing; and when to the Tumblety wave has reached fitted to the lacerated end of the this is added the partially-trained Salt Lake. With the exception of stump. this would have been strong men in the second and final retwo cutting affairs that occurred a presumptive evidence that the vil- serves, we reach the goodly total short time since, there appears to lain had been secured. of 28,000,000 soldiers likely to be have been no genuine assault of an The affair of young Morgan, an made to take a hand in the struggle alarming character-they will prob- employe of William Showell, is that is bound to ensue soon. The ably yet be shown to have resulted equally mysterious. It appears that annual cost to the taxpayers of confrom a drunken squabble; and but when the ripper or, snorter, or what-tinental Europe for the support of for the "Ripper" ripple that has ever he ought to be called, struck at these defenders of their several floated over the world, even those Morgan he missed him. Had he countries, aside from all other exwould not have drawn such widely penses, reaches the round sum of popular attention as they did. $600,000,000. It may be said after this, without much exaggeration, that the average European taxpayer lives "with a soldier strapped on his back." aimed another blow at him he The incidents of the night of Jan. 25,-the principals in which were Fewgate, night clerk at the Cullen Morgan is a young man of courhotel, and Morgan, an employe age. He went immediately home of Wm. Showell-are somewhat to procure a pistol. It is evident, peculiar. It is somewhat difficult however, that he was not aware that to get anything clear on the subject, he didn't have one till he got home. it being alleged that both the parties He seized a butcher knife and, after named give varied versions of their cracking some jokes about "Jack the respective experiences, as if it be- Ripper" with his mother, with |