The Communication From L. M. Which

appears in another column contains some very sensible ideas about lawn fencea. The writer evidently has taken the right view of the subject. Judging from the new and attractive iron fences which are being put about the city, íhere are not a few who are of the same mind as our correspondent. Cikcinnati pólice have Ion? been the willing tools of the saloon keepers and other toughs of that city. Last Sunday they in a measure redeemedthemselves by quite thoroughly enforcing the law ordering the saloons closed on that day. Such senseless determination to openly ■defy the lawa of the state as was shown by the saloon men of Cincinnati should be su mmarily dealt with. A few years' imprisonment and a confiscation of all -one's property for such oflfenses would have a wholesome effect. Not a few people were greaüy surprised to learn of the Earp complication. What shall we expect next? Those who knew Mr. Earp best are inclined to believe that in financial matters he has ever been entirely irresponsible. It is more satisfactory to so interpre', his conduct. The frequency with whiih such explanations are offered, even vhere it is plainly a case of intentional fraud, makes most people rather skeptical about accepting any kind of an excuse whatever for such a course. _________ The law in reference to contract labor being imported, though doubtless honestly intended, seems to be falling short of the purpose for which it was enacted. At least pauper labor keeps right on coming with apparently no diminution whatever, and much of it is no doubt ander contract before leaving Europe, white professional men and skilled ■workmen, a class of laborers desirable in every respect, are prevented from landing, if they happen to have accepted a position before starting for this country. A few amendments to this law would make its workings more satisfactory. ___________ The movement to secure a reduction in the price of conimutation tickets on the Michigan Central railroad between here and Detroit is one to be commended. Once this is done, Ann Arbor will become a favorite snburban residence place for maayofthewealthy famlies of our metropolis. Nomorebeautiful city than Ann Arbor can be found in the state, white the educational advantages of onr uniyerbity town are, as a matter of course, superior to all others. A proper effort on the part of our Business Men's Association would, we beiieve, bring about a considerable reduction in the price of monthly tickets between here and Detroit, and result in a considerable and desirable addition to our population. The view of the Courier-Journal that the large trunk lines have offered Judge Cooley the place made vacant by Mr. Fink as a reward for his favoring them in the positionhe now holds is certainly a tidiculous one. Those who know the Judge personally will never for a moment believe any of his decisions have favored the railroads unless he was firmly convinced that the roads had the right on their side. it tney beiieve he was favoring them in his present position, the roads would be slow to offer him a larger salary for the purpose of inducing him to give up his place on the commission. Rather would they desire to see him stay where j he is. It is more reasonable to suppose that the railroad men, having becouie aware of the Judge's ability in the management of railroads, wish to avail themselves of his services, and are willing to pay what such services are worth.