Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 December 1885 — Page 7

AFFAIRS OF THE RAILWAYS. Personal anil LocaL l\ Is intimated that a district passenger agent, one mi the most, popular making his headquarters at ln(dianapolis, is to be retired. General Manager C. H. Campbell, of the Alton road, arfco has been confined to his room with rheumatism far a number of weoks, left Monday for Hot Springs, Aik. Hon. E. D. Standiford, of Louisville, Ky., was in -the city yesterday for the purpose of conferring with ■Vice-president McCullough, of the Pennsylvania, regarding proposed improvements at Louisville. The pay-car of the West Shore Railroad Company ■wW start from Jersey City to morrow to pay empkres of the road four months’ back wages, amonnting'to nearly SBOO,OOO. This is a gratifying result <ot the new management. The train-dispatchers wero somewhat troubled yesterday in the running of trains, the ice which lodged cmi the telegraph wires in some cases breaking them, and in others causing them to sag and rest upon wires crossed. m F. O. Robinson, late chief clerk in the Wabash railwy shop offices at Peru, who was lately superseded hyJ. B. Mars, of Springfield, IIL, has received and avoeepted the position of private secretary and auditor of accounts for the 1., P. & C. railway under Trustee Ikott. The Supreme Court of the United States is now wrestling vsdth the question. Can a State lawfully fix tariff rates, prescribe localities for depots and make other regulations for railroads which are built and operated under charters of othor States, or of the l/nited States? The Erie people cut down the expense of their foreign agencies in the fiscal year just closed $52,807. This was done by reducing to the lowest possible limit the outsido passenger agencies and curtailing the payment of commissions. The salary of officers was cut down $42,000. E. A. Eord, general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg, spent yesterday in the city. He slates that their earnings the past year on through business will show quite a respectable increase over that of 1884, while their earnings from local travel have fallen behind. Assistant Master Car-builder Anderson, at the Peru shops of the Wabash railway, will turn out this week an entire new train, consisting of baggage and coaches, painted Wabash standard color, and lettered Indianapolis, Peru & Chicago Railway. All freight and passenger service will be treated the same way as soon as possible. The Wabash had a field day Saturday last, the pool statement showing that this road took out 55 per cent, of the east-bound business. Os course it is charged that they cut the rates. General Agent Lynn, however, denies this, and says he too ■well knows that to cut the rate was to cut him out of Ids position. It is to be hoped that theL., N. A. & C. people will as sociate themselves with a road which will deliver their .freights more promptly than has the Wabash. Monday last there were 128 cars loaded with city frieghts 4obe delivered, which would keep what power the ■Wabash has in service here all day Monday had it l>een delivered. Henry N. Smith remarked that he “would live to see #Tay Gould grinding a hand-organ and leading a monkey through Wall street,” The Firemen’s Locomotive Gazette says this demonstrates very conclusively that lie didn’t know the man he was talking about. Mr. Gould it should be remembered, started out with a patent mouse-trap, which has been improved until it catches bulls and bears. The indications are that during the year 1886 the "Work of building new railroad lines will exhibit great activity. In the Southern States, east of the Mississippi river, one hundred and seventy-eight new lines lave been projected.. The great Northwest is wide awake to the necessity of more railroads, and more Are to be built. The estimate is that at least 10,000 writes will be completed within a year. The Champaign & Havana line, under the supervision of M. A. McDonald, general manager, is putting down steel rails as fast as possible, to take advantage of the still open weather. Three miles were put down on Sunday last. Manager McDonald writes that “the above makes twenty-two miles of fifty-six-pound steel laid by me since August. Besides, I have cut and relaid the best of the old iron, and put down 60,000 ties, and now go into winter quarters with the best dirt road in Illinois, with plenty of business.” V. T. Malott, president of the Chicago and Ohio River pool, and the presidents and general managers of roads in the pool, who were here yesterday, left at 6p. M. for Chicago on a special train. The future of this pool will be decided upon to-day. Should it continne, a readjustment of per cents, will be demanded St. by some of the roads. This pool has c >st the C., 1., Xt & 0. road, $72 000 of its earnings, and the C., St. li. & P., $30,000 of its earnings, to even up the per cents, which were al otted to their competitors. This Manager McC'rea savs, about covered the xiet earning of the C.. St. L. & P. on the business carfried.

C. C. Waite, vice-pvesident of the 0., H. & D. lines, upent a few hours in the city yesterday on his way to Chicago. Mr. Waite seemed gratified to learn that the Union Railway Company were disposed to go on with the new union depot enterprise. He said he thought their road was paying enough for the privileges they now were allowed. When the Union Railway ComKny had completed their improvements and afforded tfcer accommodations he was willing to pay their just proportion for the privileges given. The present question in litigation had nothing to do with wnat the rental should be after better accommodations were furnished. The Chicago Inter Ocean says: “The central pasenger committee intends to be of some service to the railroad interests of this country in the future, so it has decided to remove Its office to • Chicago. It has also sent an ■offer to Mr. E. C. Wilson, of the Chicago, St. Ijouis & Missouri River Passenger Association, to become its commissioner, without leaving his present post The offer was a good one, as it meant an additional income of $3,000 per annum, but Mr. Wilson •was obliged to decline, as the managers of the Chicago association desired to have him devote his services exclusively to them. It is believed, however, that the central committee will make an effort to induce the Chicago managers to divide his. time. The offer is certainly one of which Mr. Wilson may be proud, being •Iso a compliment to the Missouri River Association.”

AMUSEMENTS. GRAND OPERA-HOUSE—MODJESKA. Mmo. Modjeska’s greatness as a tragedienne was demonstrated last night by her artistic impersonation ■of Mary Stuart, in Schiller's famous tragedy of that xuoe. It was a charieterization made especially notable by its intensity, queenly dignity and dramatic effectiveness, while the support given by the company was intelligent and discriminating. Mr Vatiderfelt’s Leicester, Miss Shaw’s Elizabeth, and Mr. Allen’s Pauiet were particul&ry well done. The performance was enjoyed by an audience wno braved the inclemency of the weather, and were well repaid for their attendance. They followed the unfortunate Queen through all her troubles and unhappiness, with a sympathy that told how strong the illusion was. In the third act, where Mary defies JKliaabeth. the scene was so affectively given as to provoke groat enthusiasm. At the matineo this afternoon Modjeska will appear as “Camille,” which is regarded by many as her greatest part, and her engagement will conclude to night with “Twelfth Night.” bandmann objects. Daniel Bandman, the tragedian, and Manager Sacked of the Museum, had a disagreement yesterday which came near resulting in the actor's refusing to again appear at the latter’s house. It seems that the contract entered into by manager and star stipulated that the latter was to appear with his full company at each of the twelve performances during the engagement, but on reaching the city Bandmann declined to play at the matinees. Yesterday Saekett insisted on pound of flesh and Bandmann at first positively refused to yield. In his opinion, “No man could stand it to give ’em Hamlet in the afternoon and Richard 111 at night—for 10 cents,” and he’d throw up his job before he'd undertake it. Frank Morrison was called in as attorney for the star, and in some way the differences were adjusted. The legit, will reign at the Museum during the remainder of the week. This afternoon “East Lynne” and this evening “Othello’— all for 10. NOTES. Miss Ada G r *y will present “East Lynne.” that popular emotional drama, at the Grand the latter part of the week. Donavin’s Original Tennesseeans, a well-known colored concert company, give a single entertainment at Plymouth Church on Friday evening. Al the Zoo, .Tamos Reilly, a favorite in this city, is playing “The Widder" to fair business. It will continue as the attraction during the week. At English’s, onThursdav night, Louise Alcott will be seen in the latest dramatic venture, “Dark Days.” tvhe ha. been seen in Indianapolis before, and is well remembered. Major H. C. Bane will lecture in the regular course, a* Piymouth Church, this evening, on * The Naval Battles of the Rebellion. Major Dane is spoken of ky competent critics as ojie of the most entertaining talkers on the rostrum. B Damage Suit Against the Monon. One of several suits for <iamages agaiust the L., N. JL A C. Railway Company, brought by employes and others on account of injuria* received in the ’bridge accident last year, near Broad Ripple, was begun in Judge Walker’s court yesterday. It is that of Daniel . Goodykoontz, guardian of George Lowry, billed in the accident. Colonel Easly, for the com-

pany, said in his opening speech to the jury that de fendant had paid out $70,000 in repair of bridge, restoring lost cars and satisfying the claims of passengers on acoount of the accident He thought enough had been done without paying damages to employes who accepted all risks of service in working for the company. PERS9NAL AND SOCIETY. [All matters connected with this department should be addressed to Mrs. Ross Bailey, care of the Journal.] Eli Marvin, of Frankfort is at the Bates House. Miss Carrie Bronner has returned from La Crosse, Wis. Mr. Abner New, of Greenfield, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Walter Stanton will give a theater party tonight at the Grand. Hon. John R. Coffroth and wife, of Lafayette, are at the Bates House. The ladies of the Fourth Presbyterian Church will hold a social to-night Mr. Frank Richmond enters - :.ed the Euterpean Society last evening in a delig .tt ul manner. The “Mikado” Club will be entertained this evening by Miss Kate Uhl, at 781 North Tennessee street The ladies of the Plymouth Church will hold a bazaar at the church parlors this afternoon and even ing. Mr:. David Braden will give a reception this afternoon from 2 till 5, at her home on North Tennessee street. Several society people from this city will be present at the reception given in Brown’s new opera-house at Lebanon. Mrs. M. H. Spades gives a reception this afternoon, from 2to 7, at her residence, No. 566 North Pennsylvania street. To-morrow evening, Will L. English, J. H- Martin, W. J. Nichols, and several other prominent members of the Indianapolis lodge of leave for New York, to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Ijodge. During his absence Mr. English will visit Washington. Mrs. John C. New gave a ribbon German at her residence, on North Pennsylvania street, last evening. There were forty couples present. All the favors were of ribbon except one, which w-as of pinks. The prize favors to the gentlemen were a gold-headed cane and a meerschaum cigarette holder; those for the ladies were a gold tray, holding a cut-glass perfume bottle surmounted by a burnished bird, and a perfume case, containing two cut-glass bottles. There were three fancy figures given through the evening; the apron figure, the scarf tigure and the May-pole dance, immediately after supper, which was served at 11 o’clock. The german was led by Miss Wilson, of Washington, and Mr. Frank Baldwin, and Miss Gould, of Delphi, and Mr. James Leathers. Miss Figgatt was expected to lead with a gentleman, but owing to indisposition was unable to do so. The dancing took place in the ballroom of the family residence, and kept perfect time to the strains of a well-attuned orchestra. Among those presont were Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Hervey Bates, jr., Miss Athie, of Covington, Ky.; Miss Early, of Baltimore; Mr. Howells, of Richmond; Col. Bridgeland, of Richmond; Mr. John E. Lamb, Miss Margaret Butler, Mr. Galt, Mr. Hal. Byram, Mr. Joe Sharp, Miss Mamie Applegate, Miss Herod, Mr. Nichols, Miss Syphers, Miss Haute Tarkington, Mr. Early, of Terre Haute; Miss Hughes, Mr. Kellogg, of Evansville, Miss Emma Ayres, Miss Anna Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Fahnley, Mr. O. T. Morton and others. THE LYRA CONCERT. Owing to the rain and sleet, the attendance last night at the Lyra Society’s second concert of the season was not large. The overture to “Egmont," one of Beethoven’s most classical productious, headed a programme of high excellence. Its rendition was complimentary to an orchestra which cannot proress the finish of a professional body of instrumentalists. In “My Lady Sleep," by Hatton, Mrs. Ida Scott sustained the obligato. This lady possesses a good organ, but manifests a slight lack of confidence in her upper register, so as to detract, at times, from the full force and beauty of her voice. “Sweet Maiden Mine,” a baritone solo, was rendered by Mr. Herman Mueller in full robusto quality, and elicited hearty applause. The “Two Folks Song,” by string quartet, proved to be a beautiful arrangement of “How Can I Leave Thee.” Although lacking the delicate shading which this quartet can yet attain, it was rendered in snch a pleasing manner that the audience demanded its repetition. The “Shallow Dance,” from “Dinorah,” an aria abounding with rich variations, was exceptionally well given by Miss Lulu Burt The young lady was suffering from a severe cold, but sang with a force and sweetness that showed a marked improvement, especially in her lower register, since her last appearance in public. She was loudly applauded, but only recognized the appreciation in a graceful bow. The “Introduction" and “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin, was a tino intermingling of the chorus with string and brass instruments. Like most of the Wagnerian school, it is strong in form and positive in rhythm, and last night was rendered with good effect. The second part of the programme embraced Rheinberger’s ballad, “Clara of Eberstein." Its composer, now over sixty years of age, is at present the director of the Conservatory of Music in Munich, and ranks high among modern composers. The production given last night is exceedingly beautiful and very intricate. Clara was personated by Mrs. B. Vonnegut, who disSlayed a clear voice, of good expression. Miss Jessie leek, as Roekenweibchen, did magnificently. She has greatly improved within the past year, and last evening sung" with an effect that astonished her friends. Mr. Andrew Smith was in excellent voice, and carried a large shsre of the evening’s vocal work successfully. As Ruppert, he did exceedingly good work. The evening’s success was largely due to the discriminating and vigilant work of the Lyra’s leader, Professor Alexander Ernestinoff. The chorus, though lacking some strength in male voices, is <fne of the best in the city, and never did better than last night.

THE SECOND CHURCH PAIR. The members of the Young Lad es Mission of the Second Presbyterian Church held a bazar, with great success, in the parlors of that edifice, last evening. Mrs. McLeod, the president o£ the society, wife of the pastor, proved most efficient in superintending the affair. The tea was in charge of Mrs. Osgood, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Sayles and Mrs. DeVay, the directors of the organization. The parlors were prettily arranged with booths, the rear having been converted into a supper room. The candy booth was in charge of Miss Grace Phillips, a charming young lady and full of enthusiasm, Miss Minnie Coffin, Miss Bessie Hendricks and Miss Marchia Woods. Miss Phillips also superintended the stand for cakes and fruits. The paper booth, nicely decorated, was in charge of Mrs. Clara Glover, assisted by the Misses Gregory, Edith Fountain, MissDe Souchet, and Mrs. Richie. In the art booth were exhibited many contributions from the different artists of the city, prominent among which was a straw banner, on which was painted an Italian firl, painted by Miss Mary Robinson: also, a similar anner, with the design a little boy floating a boat, executed by Miss Anna Coffin. This interesting department was in the charge of Miss Anna Sharpe. Miss Claypool, Miss Butler, Miss Yajen, Miss Emma Ayres, Miss Spann, and others. The useful and ornamental booth stood in the middle of the room, and was overhung by a large Japanese umbrella. Many of the articles displayed in this department were contributed by ladies in Eastern cities. A pair of suspenders, embroidered in violets and roses by Mrs. McLeod, were exceedingly much admired. Miss Mayo and Mrs. Ford Wood looked after the interests of this rather elaborate exposition. Mrs. John Bradshaw and Miss Annie McKenzie rendered valuable assistance. Mr. Kirk presided over an art gallery. At the side was a booth filled with beautiful dolls, a department in charge of the Children’s Band, in charge of Mrs. Glover. The little folks were represented by Miss Anna McLeod, Alias Lulu Bpann, Miss Mamie B >yner and Miss Mamie Demy. Owing to the inclemency of the weather last night, the bazaar will be open again to-night. Hotel Arrivals. Grand Hotel: W. C. Wilson, Lafayette; E. W. Cone, Tipton; W. C. Van Sant, Columbus; A. J. Vincent, Evansville; Thomas Ellis, South Bend; A. F. Shult, Milwaukee; E. H. Stephens, Toledo. Occidental Hotel: Hiram McCormick. Shoals; F. M. Harris, Vincennes; George W. McGee, Tipton; Mrs. G. W. Wilson, Kushville; M. F. Hancock, Morgantown; C. S. Casterline, Hartford City. Bates House: George S. Fowler, Joseph Wood, Fort Wayne; J. B. Macv, Rushville; A. B. Manikin, Logansnort; 0. C. Shirley, John Gemvebeck, J. C. Blacklidge, Kokomo; D. C. Byrus, R'.ichester; Miss E. Swift, New Haven; Frank B. Everett, Lafayette. A Demand for Kent Arrears. A petition has been filed in the federal court by W. C- Del’auw, asking that the receiver of the Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis railway be ordered to pay him rent which he claims has been due him for several years on land in use by the road in New Albany. A Printer's Error. Sweet are the ti3es of adversity, the printer’s copy said, but he set it up, sweet are the uses of advertising. Sweet, indeed, to those who in sickness and suffering have seen the advertisement of some sovereign remedy, which, upon trial has brought them from death’s door. “The best thing I ever saw in my paper was the advertisement of Dr. Pierce’s ‘Golden Medical Discovery’” is again and again the testimony of those who have been healed by it of lung disease, bronchial affections, tumors, ulcers, liver complaints and the ilia to which the flesh is heir.

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9,. 1885.

THE RECORD OF THE COURTS. United States District Court. Hon. W. A. Woods. Judge Yesterday—New Suit: 8063, Albert L. Ide vs. Star Iron Tower Cos.; injunction for infringement of patent. In Taylor vs. Rice; verdict for SIO,OOO for plaintiff. To-day—No calls. _ Supreme Court. Hon. W. E. Niblack, Chief-justice. The following decisions were rendered Dec. 8: 32114. John Holderman et al. vs. Daniel Manier. Noble C. C. Affirmed. >iblack, C. J.—(l.) Where the owner of a saw mill agreed to saw lumber at a certain price he is entitled to a lien on lumber which he has sawed and which is in his possession for any general balance due him. (2.) That the customer was permitted to have the lumber piled up in the mill-yard does not constitute a relinquishment of possession and a waiver of the lien. 12238. John C. Cook et al. vs. Francis M. Churchman et al. Marion S. C. Affirmed. Mitchell, J.— (1.) Representations made concerning the character, conduct, credit, ability, etc., of any other person by one not a party to the transaction, with the intent that such other person shall obtain credit thereby, are within the statute of frauds. (2.) Such representations, made by one so situate, for the purpose above mentioned, are equally within the statute, whether made as the result of a conspiracy or not. (3.) They ate none the less within the statute for having been fraudulently made with an expectation that some incidental advantage may flow to the person making them from the credit induced thereby. (4.) Representations concerning the particular property and assets of another, when made as above, with the view to establish the general credit and pecuniary ability of the other one, are also within the statute. 12316. State ex rel. John H. Miller vi. Board of Commissioners of Pike county et al. Daviess C. C. Reversed. Howk, J.—A special session of a board of county commissioners, upon call by the auditor, is not illegal because the sheriff 's return of summons fails to give the date of service and lacks his signature. In the absence of a contrary showing, the presumption is that that officer did his duty, and that each member was duly served. 11776. Robert R. Washburn vs. Commissioners of Shelby County. Shelby C. C. Reversed. Elliott, J.—(l.) A defendant who demurs to the evidence cannot deprive the plaintiff of the right to make available questions upon rulings excluding evidence. (2.) In case ot an emergency a township trustee may call in a physician other than the one employed by the county to treat a poor person and who had refused to render service. In an action by the physician employed against the county for services, declarations of the trustee as to the emergency are admissible. 12177. Supreme Council of the Order of Chosen Friends vs. Lewis Garrigus. Marion S. C. Affirmed. Zollars, J.—(l.) A member of the order of Chosen Friends, under its relief fund provisions, may bring an action at law to recover money for a disability before invoking the decision of its Supreme Council. (2.) The by-laws of such order providing for relief in case of accident, the member’s right car.not be defeated because the injury was intentionally inflicted by another. 12409. Jonathan High vs. Robert Gregory. Carroll C. O. Dismissed. 12190. Rebecca Thompson et al. vs. Alice S. Worrell et al. Boone C. C. Dismissed. 12458. Anderson Spencer vs. Charles McDonnan. Henry C. C. Dismissed. Superior Court. Room I—Hon. N. B. Taylor, Judge. Yesterday—Francis M. Tomlinson vs. William W. Webb et al.; to quiet title. Taken under advisement. Frank Alrich vs. Elisha B. Holloway; note. Judgment for $69.82. Frank L. Ritzinger et al. vs. Charles Orme et al.; note. Dismissed. John T. Pressly vs. Thomas H. Sharpe et al.; account. Judgment for $1,597.93. Mary Watson vs. John C. Watson: divorce. Granted. Abandonment and failuro to provide. To-day—Calls: 34291, Herman Lieber vs. Horace L. Hewitt. 33112. Francis M. Churchman vs City of Indianapolis. 34267, George W. Hatton vs. Sarah T. Williams. Room 2—Hon. D. W. Howe, Judge. Yesterday—Gabrial Phillipy vs. David F. Phillipy; to set aside deed. On trial by jury. A. V. Brown was admitted to the bar. William O. Taylor vs. Thomas H. Sharp et al.; finding and decree for plaintiff for $4,158.01. August Coldeway vs. John Cain; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. To-day—Phillipy vs. Phillipy continues on trial. Room 3—Hon. Lewis 0. Walker, Judge. Yesterday—Alexander C. Ayers et al. vs. Asa N. Shimeretal.; account. Dismissed at defendants'costs. John H. Bradshaw et al. vs. Charles Kreitline; account. Judgment for $335.32. August M. Kuhn et al. vs. John R. Cowie; account. Judgment for $218.60. Matthew Slavin vs. Ella Slavin; divorce. Granted on the ground of abandonment. Robt. P. Lutes vs. Thomas H. Sharpe et al.; account. Judgment foi $3,437.40. Central Rolling Mill Company vs. H. C. Newcomb et al.; damages. Dismissed at defendants' costs. Daniel Goodykooutz, Guardian vs. L., N. A. & C. R. R. Oo.; damages. On trial by a jury. To-day— Same cause continues. NEW SUITS. Room 1—34804, Elizabeth Moore vs. the City of Indianapolis et al.; damages; demand, $5,000. 34§07, Charles W. Repp vs. Marcus E. Frazier et al; insurance policy; demand, $2,000. Room 2—34805, Jesse Reagan vs. John F, Sims; note; demand, $250. Room 3—34806, Thomas Brooker vs. Alexander Metzger; debt; demand, $124.86. Circuit Court. Hon. A. F Denny, Judge pro tern. Yesterday—Wm. Patterson vs. The Estate of Gustaves H. Voss; claim. On trial by jury. To-day—Claim docket called. Criminal Court. Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge.

To-day—Calls: The State vs. Wm. Jones, Geo. Willson et al.; The State vs. Frank Webber; The State vs. Abraham Jacobs; The State vs. Frank Moby, for selling liquors after 11 o’clock, to minors and on Sunday; The State vs. George W. Hill and Charles Smith, destroying ballots. County Medical Society. The Marion County Medical Society met last evening. Dr. T. B. Harvey gave his observations on laparotomy, exhibiting ten pathological specimens selected from his recent operations, which illustrated the special branch of the subject under consideration —inflammation of the fallopian tubes. These were passed around and critically examined, and many questions asked and answered about them. Dr. Woolen brought up the peculiar conditions of American life which, in his judgment, are responsible for the physical deterioration of girls and women. Dr. E. F. Hodges, the chairman of the pathological committee, gave an extremely interesting and detailed report of a case referred to the committee by the society. Dr. Guido Bell will read a paper next Tuesday evening. Major Gordon, who is an honorary member of the society, expressed though Dr. Ferguson a desire to read an essay next January upon some medico-legal points involved in the Rice-Taylor case, decided in the courts yesterday. Dr. H. J. Rice, or Rockville, who has been practicing continuously in Rockville. Parke county, since 1849, was E resent, and discussed Dr. Harvey’s cases, as did also >rs. Woodburn, Ferguson, Sutcliff and the president, Dr. T. N. Bryan. Dr. Murray, of Greentown, Howard county, was present, and was extended the courtesies of the society. Dr. Orange Pfaff, who had just returned from his wedding trip, was warmly welcomed by his medical brethren, and there was a general sentiment expressed among the younger medical men that his example should become general. Several members remarked that the stormier the outside elements, the more harmonious and interesting the meetings of the society. THE CITY IN BRIEF. The officers of the federal court have gone to Fort Wayne, to hold the regular term of the District Court. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Christian F. Pocliler and Annie Lersch. Alvin Arbuckle and Annie L. Cones, Andrew J. Cullings and Allis Cale, Enoch H. Moore and Anna Hoffman. Albert L. Ide, of Springfield, 111., yesterday filed a suit in the United States Court against the Star Iron Tower Company, of Fort Wayne, for infringing upon his rights to a patent on supports for electric-light lamps. In Jad£3 Walker’s court, yesterday, Robert P. Lutz obtained judgment for $3,437.40 against Thos. H. Sharpe and others. The cl dm was based upon deposits plaintiff had in defendants’ bank at the time of their failure. Another Cold Wave Coming'. At midnight the local signal-service officers were notified to again hoist the cold-wave signal, and the information was conveyed that the temperature would fall from fifteen to tweuty-five degrees in the next thirty-two hours. Foolish Widow Morgan. New York Graphic. The writer hears a pood many stories about the late Mrs. Mary J. Morgan anil her collection of paintings and bric-a-brac. An artist who has had many orders from her told the writer that he knew an instance in which an “art" dealer sold her a vase for which he paid $8 for the enormous and outrageous sum of $1,500. The lady wus constantly boinp imposed upon like this, yet she nevertheless accumulated wb&t is alto-

gether the largest and finest art collection that has ever been collected in this country. The family of the Rev. Dr. Conkling.who are reported to have benefited so largely by her generosity, did not wholly prosper in their sudden change in life. The Doctor's daughter, a beautiful and accomplished girl, became acquainted with and married a young man belonging to one of “the best families,” and at the end of two years of married life they separated, when the lady was only twenty years of age. A FEW BIG THINGS. Odd and Wonderful Freaks of Art and Nature Philadelphia News. The greatest wall in the world is the Chinese wall, built by the first emperor of the Tsin dynasty, about 220 B. C., as a protection against the Tartars. It traverses the northern boundary of China, and is carried over the highest hills, through the deepest valleys, across rivers and every other natural object It length is 1,250 miles. . . Among the most remarkable natnral echoes is that of Eagle’s Nest, on the banks of Killarney, in Ireland, which repeats a bugle call until it seems to be sounded from a hundred instruments, and that of the banks of the Naha, between Bingen and Coblentz, which repeats a sound seventeen times. The most remarkable artificial echo known is that of the castle of Simonetta, about two miles from Milan. It is occasioned by the existence of two parallel walls of considerable length. It repeats the report of a pistol sixty times. .The most remarkable whirlpool is the maelstrom off the northwest coast of Norway, and southwest of Moskenaosol, the most southerly of the Lofoden isles. It was once supposed to be unfathomable, but the depth has been shown not to exceed twenty fathoms. The greatest cataract in the world is that of Niagara. The Horseshoe fall, on the Canadian side, has a perpendicular descent of 158 feet. The height of the American fall is 167 feet. The Horseshoe fall, which carries a larger volume of water than the American fall, is about 600 yards wide, and extends from the Canadian shore to Goat island. The biggest diamond in the world, if indeed it be a diamond, is the Breganza, which forms part of the Portugese crown jewels. It weighs 1.860 carats. However, not a little doubt exists of its being a diamond, as the government has never allowed it t© be tested. It was found in Brazil in 1741. The largest tested but uncut diamond is the Mattam, belonging to the rajah of Mattam, in Borneo. It is of pure water, weighs 367 carats, and is of pear shape, indented at the thick end. It was found about 1760 at Landark, in Borneo. It has been the cause of a sanguinary war. Before it was cut the Koh-i-noor, which is one of the English crown jewels, was the largest tested diamond. It then weighed 793 carats. When in possession of the Emperor Aureneezbe it was reduced by unskillful cutting to 186 carats. During the Sikh mutiny it was captured by' ■ British troops and presented to Queeu Victoria, it was recut, and how weighs 106 1-6 carats. Point in Natural History. Macon Telegraph. An exchange says: “A rat that climbs trees like a squirrel has been discovered in California.” Rats climbs trees all over Georgia, but they climb them like rats. - Paper Picture-Frames. Paper is now used as material for pictureframes. The pulp, mixed with glue, oil and whiting, is run into molds and hardened, after which it may be gilded or bronzed in the usual way. You Can Find ’Em Anywhere. It is said that four of the maids of honor to the Queen of Italy are beautiful American women. There is nothing in existence that will equal Salvation Oil in curing pains in the joints and muscles, or spinal affections. Price, 25 cents. A good thing from the minstrels: “I has no use for de man what takes gas in de barber's shop when he has his hair cut.” The promptest and safest medicine for lung troubles is Red Star Cough Cure. If you cannot lick a man, be lenient with his faults. - An absolute cure for chicken cholera has been found in St. Jacobs Oil. Price, 50 cents.

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THE JOURNAL STORIES Brilliant Authors Who Are Writing for Our Columns. A year ago THE JOURNAL began publishing short stories by the most famous American writers, inolnd ing the principal contributors to the leading magazines. In this time we have furnished our readers as many first-class short stories as the three leading magazines—Harper’s, the Century and the Atlantic. The Past Year. A glance at the periodical literature of the day wil show that all the noted American authors' are contributing to the service. Among the principal contributors are: JULIAN HAWTHORNE, a regular writer of short stories and serials for English and American magazines, announced as a contributor of short stories to coming volume of The Century, SARAH ORNE JEWETT, author of a serial in thU year’s Atlantic, and of several novels and short stories. Os a volume of her short stories the Nation says, “The autumn is not likely to bring anything more wholly delightful to lovers of the best light literature.’’ ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS, author of “T* . Gates Ajar," and of short stories in all the high class periodicals. FRANK R. STOCKTON, author of the “Rudder Grange" stories, “The Lady or the Tiger?” and some of the most generally popular short stories ever written. HELEN JACKSON, one of tho most distinguished names in American literature. HARRIET PRESCOTT SPOFFORD, a constant eontributor of delightful short stories to all the magazines. MARION HARLAND, the famous Virginia authoreseGEORGE PARSONS LATHROP, author of “An Echo of Passion,” and of numerous short stories. J. T. TROWBRIDGE, the prince of story-tellers of the good old-fashioned, popular sort. THOMAS W. KNOX, the famous traveler and exglorer, author of stories of adventure in India and hina. RICHARD MALCOLM JOHNSTON, the famous Southern writer, author of a score of stories of Georgia lifo, in the Century and Harper's. E. W. THOMSON, A1 Canadian writer, whose stories have wo- him in a single year acceptance from load ‘riodieals. Mr. Thomson’s first story gaim a prize of SSDO from a popular periodical. SIDNEY LUSKA, author of tho remarkable novel, “As It Was Written,” published this fall in America and England. Mr. Luska’a work is compared bv the leading reviewers to “Called Baok,’* and is admitted to be of superior literary quality, although of as absorbing interest. BRANDER MATTHEWS, equally popular in England and America, author of successful novels and short stories in the leading magazines. J. S. OF DALE, author of stories in Harper’s and th Century. His shortstory, "Mrs. Knollys." whioh appeared in the Century, has been pronounced “the best short story of the past ten years.”

THOMAS A. JANVIER, author of stories of Mexican life, in the Century, author of the famous stories signed “Ivory Black," which have jusfc been published in book form by Scribners. H. H. BOYESEN, the famous Norwegian who came to America a young man, learned tha language, and wrote a novel for the Atlantic within two years, and has since written numerous novels and short stories for the leading magazines. LOUISE CHANDLER MOULTON, the charming New England poet and novelist. OCTAVE THANET, a young writer, whose stories in the Century and Atlantic rank her as one of the most fascinating and popular American writers. MARY E. WILKINS, the noted writer of stories of New England lifo for Harper’s Monthly and the Wide Awake. MRS. M. H. CATHERWOOD. a writer of Western stories for Harper’s, tho Wide Awake, and other leading periodicals. J. ESTEN COOKE, the nobed author of novels and stories about Virginia. F. C. BAYLOR, whose work in Lippincott’s has attracted tho attention of Harper Brothers, who have engaged her for the next two years. MARY BEALE BRAINARD. whose story, “Dinky,* in the Atlantic was pronounced “incomparable" by the Critic. Mrs. Brainard writes charming dialect stories of Southern fife. HENRY A. BEERS, author of numerous stories in the magazines, including “Split Zeyphr," a capital story of college fife, in the Century. HARRY W. FRENCH, the famous traveler in Eastern lands. FANNY FOSTER CLARK, author of numerous stories for Harper’s. JULIAN MAGNUS, author of short stories and comedies for Harper’s Monthly.

The Coming Year. The second year of our new departure in fiction will be signalized by a series of stories by our most popular local writers, supplemented by the most famous American novelists, making a list that will far surpass the combined attractions of the great magazines in number, popularity and absorbing interest of stories, and in number and fame of authors. In order to enable us to reach all the best writer;;, and to offer them such inducements in extent of publication and in compensation as to secure their be: t efforts, the Journal has arranged, in co-operatio.i with leading papers in Boston, New York, Phila delphia, St. Louis, San Francisco and St. Paul, t • publish these stories simultaneously, and a centra' office has been established in New York city, at 13 4 East Fifty-third street, where all stories are to h sent, and the bestselected for publication. By this means the most famous and popular Amori can writers will be secured to contribute to our columns. It is impossible to give a detailed programme of the stories for the coming year, but we inviteat tention to the following special announcements: 1. The most popular contributors of the past year will continue to write for us. 2. A special feature will be fk series of stories by the following famous novelists: JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS, author of the famous "Uncle Remus" sketches. CHARLES EGBERT CRADDOCK, author of the fa moua “in the Tennessee Mountains." FRANCIS HODGSON BURNETT, author of the famous “Surly Tim’s Troubles," “That Loss o’ Lowrie’s," and other stories. JULIAN HAWTHORNE, author of the powerful story, “Such Stuff as Dreams," which we w'U publish. E. E. HALE, author of the famous story, “TheMau Without a Country." J. T. 'fROWBRIDGE, author of most popular tab s for young people (and grown up people, too. ) ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS, author of “Gate* Ajar," etc. FRANK R. STOCKTON, author of the most popular short stories ever written. A. A. HAYES, author of thrilling stories of adventure in the far Southwest. E. P. ROE, the famous American novelist COUNT CHAPOLSKY, author of thrilling stories of adventure as a Nihilist. PHILIP BOURKE MARSTON, the famous Engl Lb bard, the only English author who writes for our columns. JAME.ST. McKAY, authorof a series of short storkwhich began iu the fourth volume of Scribner s Monthly, and the last of which appeared in th* Century for last August. And many others equally famous, including nearly all the most charming American writers living.

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