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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1892. S

INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS

Two Prisoners Escape After Knocking Down the Scott County Jailer. Scholars Leave a Barnin? SchcoI-IIcTise by KnccklcjrOat Windows finite Caps to Be Prosecuted Victim of La Grippe. 1NDL1NA Ir1ioners Attack and Overcome a Jailer and Succeed Id Escaping. frec!l to the IcdiscapoUs Joarnst. Scottsbcrg. Jan. a The county jail is empty to-night James Avery, charged with larceny. Tevis Jennings, nnder charge of horse-stealing, and Thornton Baker, minor ollense, made their escape about 5:3.) to-night. Jailer Loomis Kent to the jail to Dlace then in cells, and "when he entered the door he was assaulted with a poker, grabbed and thrown to the floor, and the inmates made their escape before assistance could arrire. For some days the prisoners have been making lunch noise, and t0night when jailer Loomis shouted for help no one paid attention to him till the prisoners were out and sroingforthe woods as fast as their legs "would carry them. A posse of men are after them, and may be able to get their course by their tracks in the snow, but it is hardly probable they will be apprehended to-night. Had to Escape by the Windows ?clal to tie IUsnj,iis JonrnL Ecssiaville. Jan. a The school-building at Lynn, a rural district two miles east of this town, was destroyed by fire this lorenoon. The house was an old one, baying an ante-room petitioned off the front end for cloak-room and general lumberloom. The boy who acted as janitor left a wooden bucket with fresh ashes from the store setting in this room, and about one Lour after the opening of the morning aes- ' aion the door connecting the two rooms was opened, and the school-room was immediately filled with tiame and smoke. The only egress being cut off the teacher. J. A. Morrison, broko out several windows and put the scholars out All the books, hats, cloaks, shawls, dinner-buckets, etc., belonging to the pupils were destroyed. Several of the little ones and the teacher were cut and bruised In getting through the broken windows, but their injuries are not nerious. The loss is estimated at about 81,600: insured. Collided In the Freight-Yard, epeclal to the Indianapolis Journal. Anderson, Jan. a A head-end collision occurred in the Panhandle yards to-day. A freight train was standing on the track at the foot of Eighth street about two blocks distant from the station. Engineer Beauline was in charge of No. 408, which pulled the train, and it seems that he and his fireman were oil their engine. Another train nulled in from the north, driven by engineer E. Smyser. 8myeers train ran by the station at a four-mile-an-hour speed. Both he and his fireman were looking back for a signal. The train was almost on No. 438 before the warning blast of the whistle told Smyser of the danger ahead: It was too late and the engines crsshed together. The pilots and headlights were both torn off, but otherwise no damage resulted, and after au hour's delay both trains proceeded on their way. The crews of both engines jumped as the crash came. An Unsatisfactory Appointment C pedal to the IncUanapoIls Journal. Anderson-. Jan. 8. The unions of this city are beginning to esert their strength in the direction of public afialrs. Recently the Council, which is Republican, appointed J. C. Iledrick to the position of sewer inspector. It Is now claimed that Iledrick is non-union," and the men employed refuse- to work with him. Last night one of the unions held a meeting and denounced his appointment and demanded that the Council remove him at once. The action of the union was much in the nature of a surprise and local politicians are watching the result with eager interest Sh XYme Ills Mother Truly. Epeclal to the Indianapolis Journal. Martinsville, Jan. a About thirty years ago George Preston, of this city, was separated from his mother when he was three years of age. He has known nothing of her whereabouts since that time until a few weeks ago, when he learned that she was living at Greenup, III. After some correspondence he started last Monday for that place to ascertain whether or not it was actually his mother. He returned home this morning, bringing her with him. Mrs. Preston is quite aged and will find a home with her son hereafter. "Will Jroseente White Caps. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. New Albany, Jan. 8, Henry Berger and William Coffee, who were recently whipped by White Caps in Dubois county, swore out warrants for the arrest of nineteen citizens of Jefierson and Columbia townships, at Jasper, to-day, charging them with being members of the band of regulators. Borne of the accused are quite prominent, and the action of the victims of the raid has caused great excitement there. Locomotive Sold at Auction. 8 rectal to the liidimapoiis Journal. Anderson. Jan. a The Midland is in hard luck again. To-day Deputy Sheriff Bart Cajnjbell sold engine No. 2 for to WalteT Tertig. or Noblesville. The sale was made at publio auction, and upon a iodament of the court rendered in favor of lr. Fertiju The road is still locked up. oud at present there is no probability that the dead-lock will be broken very soon. Promising Young Thrslcian Dead. Bpeeial to the Indianapolis Journal. Fort Wayne, Jan. a Dr. Howard McCullough. one of the youngest but most prominent physicians of this city, died today of Bnght's disease. He was born at Des Moines, but has lived here the greater portion of his life. He occupied the chair of physiology at the Fort Wavne Medical College, aud was a member of the local pension bo ad. He was unmarried. Dsath of Dlran Smawley. Epeclal to the Indianapo!ls Journal. Greensburg, Jan. 8. Divan Smawley, of the grocery firm of Smawley & Dils, died this afternoon. He had typhoid fever, but was thought to be better until last Eiaht Mr. Smawley wasainuch-respected citizen, and was formerly city treasurer. His home was with his daughter, Mrs. Dr. There is a difference. Most baking powders contain ammonia or alum. Cleveland's does not, not a particle ; it is made of pure cream of tartar and bi-car-bonate of soda with a little flour to keep the strength, nothing else whatever ; that is why Cleveland's is most wholesome. For 22 years Cleveland's baking pow dcr wherever introduced, has steadily grown In sales and public favor ; to-c&y, 3 ether is gaining so rapidly.

J. V, Schofield, who recently passed through a severe illness, as did also her husband. Mr. Smawley was a son of the Dr. Small made famous in Eggleston's story, "The Uoosier School-master."

A School-Teacher Badly Cat Ppeclal to the Indlauapols JoarnaL Mcncie, Jan. a At Sycamore schoolhouse, a few miles west of this city, the teacher, Elmer Miller, spoke gruffly to Sylvester Bollins. aged sixteen, who attacked Miller. The teacher defended himself with a stick of wood, and felled Rollins to the Moor. As ho recovered from the shock Kolllns opened an old knife, with which he attacked and badly cut Miller. The young man is now charged with assault with in tenttokilL Uarglars Wanted Silks. reels to the Indianapolis JoarnaL Rochester, Jan. a Last night the store of Wile& Richter was entered, from the rear and burglarized: About eight hundred dollars' worth of silk drees-goods was taken, together with a number of ladies' coats and fine shoe. The total loss foots tip nearly 81,000. No trace of the burglars has been found. Child Choked to Death, Special to tfcs Indianapolis Journal. Cbawfordsvtlle. Jan. a Yesterday morning the six-months-old son of E. Crane became choked on a piece of ham, which was given it by one of the younger children. A doctor was summoned, and though efforts were made to dislodge the meat they wero unavailing, and the child slowly choked to death, Stricken with Apoplexy. Pt clal to the Indianapolis JournaL Muncie, Jan. a This evening John It. Kirkwood, grocer, a well-known pioneer citizen, was attacked with apoplexy and suddenly dropped while waiting on a customer in his store. To-night he is unconscious. A Mancio Pioneer Gone. Special to the Indianapolis JournaL Mcncie, Jan. a Cyrus Weaver adds another to the many pioneer citizens of Delaware county who have died from la grippe. He died near this city last evening. The severe cold weathor is abating the malady. IXlnor Notes. Ex-postmaster John Neft, of Winchester, died, aged seventy-eight Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Anderson, was probably fatally hurt in a runaway. Mr. Taney, a very old man, died in Greecsburg yesterday from la grippe. An old gentleman named Ford, whose home was tour miles west of Greensburg, died yesterday from la grippe. Jacob Forsyth, an old and much respected citizen of Greensburg, died yesterday from an attack of la grippe. Two brothers. Stroud and Charles Van Meter were blown up in a dynamite explosion in a Quarry near English. The citizens of Odon are highly elated over the prospect of obtaining coal in large quantities in their immediate vicinity. A hawk flying through the streets of Crawfordsville 6truck a plate-glass window yesterday and smashed it to smithereens. Rev. E. P. Thomson, formerly of Crawfordsville, but now of Denver Col., has received a call to the Second Presbyterian Church at Springfield. O. Two boys, named Baird and Smith, got into an altercation during services in the Methodist Church at Odon, and J3aird plunged a knife into Smith. Michael Radican, of Cannelton, who was refused . liquor at his brother-in-law's saloon, poured oil on a pile of straw and attempted to burn the place. The senior class of Wabash College has issued 225 invitations to the class reception in Yandes Hall, for Friday evening. Jan. 15, at Crawford ville. in honor of President Tuttle and wife. All the college presidents in this State have been invited. At Windfall, Tuesday night, there was a publio installation of the otlicera of George Miller G. A. R. Post, No. S50. The following were installed: Commander. W. O. Dean; S. V., Ira J. Cue; J. V., Joseph Nevitt; Adjutant John H. Zehner; O. D., Harrison Murphy; chaplain. Rev. R. A. Newton: I. M., Winser Austin; O. G.,Nynion McCurdy; surgeon, James Fauch; sergeant major. 13. F. Legg. Mrs. Fanny Kahn, wife of Arnold Kahn, a traveling salesman of Cincinnati, who for many years lived In Jellersonville, committed suicide in the Ohio Hospital for Women, in Cincinnati, Thursday. With a pair of scissors she stabbed herself five times, the last thrust of the steel penetrating the heart and resulting in instant death. Mrs. Kahn had been ill and her mind had become deranged. Howard Ervin, of Scott county, is a Joung married man and this prevented is enlistment in the regular army, although he was anxious to become a soldier. At last he concluded to file his application and claim that he did not possess a wife. He was accepted and he quietly left homo without explaining what he had done. Mrs Ervin became anxious regarding his whereabout and inquiry at length revealed his location. The matter was reported to Sheriff Rice, of Scott county, and that official yesterday consulted Sheriff Donovan, with a view or securing Ervin'e release from the army ranks. ILLINOIS. The Grip Takes Off One of an Aged Couple Married for Sixty-Six Tears, freclsl to the Indianapolis JoarnaL Marshall. Jan. a Hugh Forbes, of Livingston, died last night of la grippe. He was in his eighty-eighth year. 'His wife, who is nearly ninety, cannot last many days. They were the oldest married couple in Clarke county, having been wedded over sixty-six years. They had lived in the county more than sixty years. Another Grip Tlctlm. Epeclal to the Indianapolis JournaL CiiAMrAiGN, Jan. aMrs. Lucinda Ham, aged eighty-two years, died in this city festerday from an attack of grip. Mrs. lam came to Champaign forty-five years ago from Virginia, and was one of the most highly respected ladies in this city. Fireman Killed in a Collision. Aurora, Jan. a In a collision between two freight trains at Bristol Station on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad yesterday fin-man Jackson was killed and the engineer badly injured. llrief Mention. August Koshinski had his neck broken in a coal mine at Decatur. Both diphtheria and scarlet fever have broken out in Hillsboro. Physicians estimate that Fayette county has rive thousand cases of the grip. Hon. Urban D. Meacham. aged seventyfive years, died at Freeport from the grip. Ex-Senator Walden Jones, of Rourbon, is not expected to live from an attack of la grippe. ice merchants began cutting ice at Fairbury, the ice being six inches thick and still freezing. The grip epidemfo at Sbelbyville is unprecedented, and the doctors are worn out with day and night work. Thomas Prater, whose reoent sickness caused alarm among his friends as to his sanity, was taken before Judge Webb, at Vandalia, and adjudged sane. A large locomotivo at the Illinois Central ronnd-house.in Champaign, was being fired up yesterday, when it started up and ran out of the stall, breaking down the bars and falling bead foremost into the pit of tho turn-table. How the Graves Jury Was Selected. Denver, Col., Jan. a "If I were to put yon on this jury would you be willing to render a verdict of guiltyt" Such is the question which ex-Alderman John U. Goodman was asked by Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Coryell during the time tho jury was being impaneled for the trial of Dr. Graves Mr. Goodman replied: "My God. that would never do." Although his name appeared among others drawn by the County Commissoners for this trial Mr. Goodman was never summoned by the deputy sheriffs, and he was not called before the court for examination-There have been many reports as to the manner in which jurors were handled in the liarnaby case, and one of these rumors was traced down with the above result. Mr. Drao, auother venireman, who expressed himself as favorable to the defense, says his name was not called,

PERU DEMOCRATS RATTLED

Party Seriously Split with Warring Factions and Republicans Jubilant. District Conventions Throughout the State for Choosing Central Committeemen Show a Division for Gray and Cleveland. MIAMI COUNTY POLITICS. Signs Which Indicate a Great Revival of Interest Anions Republicans. 6 peels I to the Indianapolis Journal. Peru, Jan. a The political pot is boiling in Miami county in a manner calculated to bring joy to the hearts of the Hepublicans and disgust to the Democracy. Tho boiling point is not one of the simmering kind, to rapidly cool away, but is of a substantial nature, and unless the signs of the times fail, and there is no reason to apprehend anything of the kind, the Republican party will carry this rock-ribbed stronghold of the Democracy in an easy manner. There are several causes for this. In the first, the party was never so enthusiastic and so hard at work, many months before the nomination, as at tho present Clubs have been organized with large memberships, and they have not stopped at this, but are going ahead with weekly meetings with able speakers, and with many other attractions calculated to bind and cement the bonds stronger, and to constantly add to the increasing membership. The Peru McKinley Club is, with its two weeks' organization, a living example of what can be accomplished if only the members of the party will exert themselves. Their weekly meetings are wondors of the kind, and standiua room is at a premium so much so tbat measures will be taken to secure quarters sufficiently large to accommodate the demands. It is needless to add that it is a Harrison boom, if such be neeaed; there is no diversity of opinion on this it is Harrison first, last, and all the time. Miami county Kepublicans have heretofore been somewhat lukewarm in campaigns, probably owing to the large Miami conuty majority in favor of the opposite side, but there is none of this dormant spirit lingering now. and if the work accomplished thus far means so much, what may it assume when tho true fever is on the people! Tho party here goes on the principle of beginning in time, and of taking lime' by the forelock. The second and primary cause in making the political ot boil and seethe so charmingly to the Republicans, is the fact of the almost utter demoralization of the opposito party. Literally speaking, they seem to have gone to pieces. There are various reasons for this, one of them, and the principal one, being the fact of tho Irish Democratic voters bolting tho party and forming themselves into an independent organization. The others are dissatisfaction in the local ranks, and lack of harmony among themselves, giving it the appearance of what can be aptly termed. "A monkey and parrot sort of time." There are Cleveland clubs. Gray clubs and others, all of which tends to show the lack of that spirit that is necessary to complete success. Tho aim of the Republican managers is to capture this prize plum. Miami county, and this, as said before, they will do unless all signs of the times fail. The important factor, however, to this success lies m the fact of the formation of the Irish club above mentioned. For years and years gone by the voters of this class have worked aud aided the party, asking very few favors, favors which, however, were never granted, and even when nomination was conferred the candidates were not supported and the men defeated by the party which has always had its most earnest support. Causes like these led to tho formation of this club, with a membership of now nearly two hundred out of the three hundred odd Irish Democratic voters of Miami county. This list will be swelled to fully the number mentioned. The distinct purpose of this independent club is to defeat the Democratic party of Miami county, and, with the number mentioned, they hold the power in their hands to do so. The constitution and by-laws pertinently say: "it behooves the Irish to protect their interests." - "They hold in their hands the success of either party in Miami county." "That the time has come when forbearance ceases to be a virtue, and for faithful adherence to the Democratio party and principles they have come to regard us as slaves; tbat they can heap unlimited indignities upon us and still hope to control our votes; convinced of these facts we declare publicly our independence in party politics." Also: "ho people have in times gone by given the energy and untiring devotion to any party that the Irish nave to the Democratio party." These resolutions speak for themselves, and are not the vaporings of a few dissatisfied persons, but of over two-thirds of the Democratic Irish voters of Miami county. This is the situation that confrouts the leaders of Democracy in this county at the present time, and it would be putting it very mildly to say they are in a dilemma. From an official source comes the followin resolution, rend and adopted unanimously at the McKinley Club, on Monday last, which speaks for itself: Whereas, Deeming the continnanoe ot the Miami County Sentinel, under its present management, of tho utmost importance to tho Kepuhlican part); and, . Whereas, Viewing with conocra its rapid decline in circulation; be it Resolved. That we, as a club, use our Influence In a qniet way to sustain the paper by Inducing Democrats to give their subscription. THE XX RUE HAUTE CONVENTION. Democrats of the Eighth District Meet and Confess Thein Sins. Epeclal to the Indianapolis JournaL Teres Haute, Ind.. Jan. a Tho Democratio convention of the counties comprising the Eighth congressional district, for the purpose of selecting a member ot the State central committee from this distriot, was held this afternoon, and resulted in the re-election of Maj. James M. Hoskins, of Clay county, to that position for another two years. All the counties were represented. Ex-Congressman Lamb was chosen chairman and Charles E. Cromley, of Sullivan county, was aecretarj'. Mr. Lamb said the party of this district proposed to tight the battle of 1892 on the same issues laid down in 1883. "There is to be no step backward in the cause of tariff reform." said he. ln 1888 the Democrats carried this district by a slender majority of only tifty-nino votes, and the State was lost. Major Hoskins took charge of the organization of the district with tireless and indefatigable energy, and the result was that at the next election the district was carried by nearly three thousand majority, and tho State central committee, of which he was a member, carried Indiana by nearly 0,000. lApplause. in the face of these facts the selection of Major Hoskins would be a very easy matter." It had been announced before the convention met that Dr. Gillum, of Parke county, had consented to be a candidate, and his home Paper this week called on his county's delegates to give bim loyal support, but Mr. Lamb's statement prevented the natninir of any one except Hoskins. Prosecuting Attorney Frank Horner, of Clay county, nominated Major Hoskins for ro-election, paying a high tribute to his intelligence and ability. Dr. Gantz. of Saline City, seconded the nomination, and in doing so also nominated ex-Gov. Isaac P. Gray for President in which evoked considerable enthusiasm. A resolution was adopted in favor of Indianapolis for the national convention. Cold Day for Thomas Taffjrart. epeclal to the Indianapolis Joamnl. Bluffton; Ind., Jan. a To-day, St. Jackson's day, was a cold one for the Democracy of the Eleventh congressional district. For six weeks past great efforts have been made throughout the entire district to have this annual meeting a boomer for the party. The Democratio press worked for the meeting, and urged a largo attendance. Flaming posters were put up to catch the farmer, announcement was made that Cleveland, Grav. Mills and Confressman Martin wore invited, and Samuel '. Cary. of Ohio, was secured to talk on the tariff. Ail this, of course, was announced to draw a crowd. Put for all there were not present at any one time at

the meeting to exceed two hundred people, and but twenty-five delegates attended. The meeting opened at 1 o'clock, and John D. Hale, of Decatur, was chosen to preside. He stated that there were two ooj.-cts in view: one to elect a member ot the State central committee, and the other to elect officers of the tariff-reform league of the district. Jerome liarff of Peru, was then selected Stato central committeeman. A motion was tmvde by Adair, of Jay conuty. to instruct him to cast his Tote for ThomasToggart, of Indianapolis, for State chairman. This wr.s bitterly opposed, and tinally left to dir. without being voted on. Five persons were nominated before one could be secured to take the chairmanship of the Tariff-reform League. D. W. Kershner, of Wabash county, consented to accept tho position. K. K. Erwm was then selected as vice-president, and b. P. Cook as corresponding secretary. Samuel F. Cary then proceeded to address the audience, making the McKinley bill his target. At: the close -of his remarks Judge Daily., as chairman of the committee ou resolutions, read what had been acted upon by the committee. An indorsement was made of the platform as adopted by the national convention at St Louis in 18S8, Gray was brought into line and a few cheerless words were oilered for Congressman Martin.' This part of the resolutions read as follows: - Resolved, Tbat in trie person. of ex-Governor Isaac P. Gray we recotcnize a far-seeing statesman and a gallant leader of the Democratio parly, whose name would be a tower of strength to the Democratio national ticket In the coming presidential contest, and being assured tbat his candidacy would result In trlamphant success we therefore heartily recommend him to our common country as a suitable end proper candidate for President of the United btaies. Bo it further Iteuolvod, That we heartily Indorse the course pursued by lion. A. N. Martin, our Representative in CongressDemocrats are blue and do not attempt to explain why no interest and enthusiasm were manifested.

Third District Democrats. B pedal to the Indianapolis Journal. Jefferson ville, Jan. aThe delegate convention representing the Democracy of the Third congressional district met at Mozart Hall this afternoon for tho purpose of electing a member of the State central committee. Ninety-three delegates were present. In the absence of Alvin E. Smith, chairman of the district central committee, the convention was called to order by Hon. C. L. Jewett, chairman of the State central committee, who, after stating the object of the convention, suggested that a permanent chairman and secretaries be elected. Hon. John T. McGregor, joint Senator for Clark and Jefferson connties, was unanimously eleoted to tho chair, and the members of the press were appointed secretaries. Nominations were then in order, and Mr. A. Sweeny, of Jellersonville, led off by presenting the name of Clark county's candidate, the Hon. M. Z. Standard. C. W. Schindler. of Floyd, waa nominated by Hon. Isaao P. Leyden, and C. V. Cruson, of Scott, was presented by Hon. J. Hooker Shea. The first ballot resulted: Standard, 83Vj; Schindler, 0; Cruson, 23h The second ballot Bhowed Standard gaining, and he received 43; Schindler, 80; Cmson, 2 On the third ballot Standard received 44; Schindler, SO; Cruson. 22. On the fourth ballot Standard received 48; Schindler, 0; Cruson, 15. Standard's nomination was made unanimous amid considerable enthusiasm. Cleveland Escapes a Sore Eye. Bpfcl&l to the Indianapolis JoarnaL . Fort Wayne, Ind., Jon. a W. W. Rockhill, of the Fort Wayne Journal, was elected a member of tho Democratic State central committee from the Twelfth district this afternoon. He received 63 votes, to 23 for Herman Krcegcr. of Noble county. The meeting was presided over by Herman Freygang, of Angola, while Andrew A. Adams, of Columbia City, acted as secretary. Hon. Montgomery Hamilton offered a resolution indorsing Grover Cleveland for President. The resolution was supported by Col. I. 13. Mo Donald, of Colutubirjrjity, while Henry Colerick and Henry C hefghoff. of Fort Wayne, opposed it. Colerick said that he was for Senator Palmer, of Illinois, but thought the convention should pledge its support to no one man. The resolution waa carried, however, after considerable discussion. A resolution was carried indorsing Fort Wayne as ' the place for holding the next Democratic State convention, and Indianapolis as the city where the Democratic national convention should be held. No Enthusiasm lu the Fifth. Freclal to the Indianapolis Journal. Martinsville, Ind., Jan. a Democratio delegates from the several counties of the Fifth congressional distriot met here today for the purpose of eeleoting a member of the State central committee. The meeting was a very prosy affair, having nothing before it to interest the most zealous Democrat. C. C. Matson was chosen chairman of the meeting, and endeavored to stir up the convention to a moderate degree, but his effort was of no avail. Willis Hickam, of Owen county, was ch6sen for the position on the State central committee over J. W. Ragsdale. of Johnson county, and W. G. Neff, of Putnam county. A resolution was passed favoring poshing the issue of tariff for revenue only. The adjournment was without perceptible cheers. O'llrlen Chosen la the Fourth. Fperlal to the Indianapolis JoarnaL Greensburg, Jan. a The Democrats of the Fourth congressional district met here to-day. Representative Griffith, of Vevay. presided. Dr. Davis, of Ohio county, and J. E. Mendenhall, of ; Decatur, were secretaries. Will O'Brien, of Dearborn, was chosen State ' central committeeman. ' A number of short speeches were made, chiefly composed of a wail of regret that the Democrats were not so well organized as the Republicans. "Why, Chairman Gowdy, of the Republican committee, baa already been in ninety counties of the State organizing!" shrieked one speaker. They tried to seem jolly, but are evidently afraid of the result in the coming campaign. New Candidate for Governor. Freelal to tne ImUanapoUs JoarnaL EVANSVILLE, Ind., Jan.' a At the convention here to-day of Democrats of the First congressional district August Brentano. of Vanderburg county, was elected a member of the State central committee. Resolutions were passed indorsing the party's position of ltS3 on the tariff. J. G. Shanklin, editor of the Evansville Courier, was indorsed for Governor and Indianapolis as the place for the next meeting of the national Democratio convention. Convention of Cotton-Growers. Memphis, Tenn., Jan. a That the cotton farmers of the South are terribly in earnest in their endeavor to solve the serious problem of overproduction of the Ueecy staple was evinced by the enthusiastic meeting of the delegates to the convention of the Mississippi V alley Cotton-growers' Association, which was called to order in the Young's Men's Hebrew Hall at 11:15 o'clock this morning, by Ira G. Halloway, E resident of the association. About three nndred delegates from the cotton-growing States of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and North Carolina were present. Able and lengthy papers were read by Commissioners of Asricnlture Godwin, of Tennessee: Lane, of Alabama, and Robinson, of North Carolina. The Lone Highwayman at Work Again. Stockton, Cal., Jan. a A passenger on the stage from San Andreas reports that the stage running between Mokelumne Hill and Valley Springs was stopped by a lone highwayman at a point about three miles from Mokelumne yesterday. The driver said the robber had a shotgun and made bim throw out the express box and also empty his pockets. Ghoit Dances Near lied Rock. GuTnniE, O. T., Jan, a Six hundred Indians composed of members from tribes of the Otoes. Iowas, Raws and Poncas are indnlsing in ghost dances at Red Rock in the Cherokee btrip. The whole tribe of Pawnees are dancing a short distance from Red Kook. The latter have bought 1,000 worth of presents for the Messiah. Cowjhm and Iloarstne. The Irritation which induces coughing immediately relieved ty use of "lirown's Bronchial Troohcs." bold only in boxes.

SOME JAKUARY MAGAZINES.

The Cosmopolitan opens with a chapter on the portraits of Columbus, by William Eleroy Curtis. The article is accompanied by illustrations. M. Rlcardo Nobih writes of the French Salon and its exhibitions. "Aluminium, the Metal of the Future," is the subject of a paper by Josoph W. Richards. He gives some interesting facts concerning its production and the present status of the industry. There are now six establishments producing pure aluminium, two in England, one in France, one in Germany and two in the United States tho latter at Lock port, N. Y., and Pittsburg,' Pa. Several establishments produce alloys 'of a!uminium. The writer says in conclusion: "Aluminium will never be the universal metal that iron is. but will largely supplant copper, tin, zfno. pewter. bfitannia metal, brass, German silver and silver. In a few years by 1900, let us say it will be regarded among the common metals cf every-day life, and I am positive that in after years, when the history of this nineteonth century has been completely written and the vantage ground of time gives to each detail its true perspective and actual importance, thore will stand out as one or the great achievements of this wonderful age the fact that it contributed aluminium to the uses of mankind." Other contributions to the number are a chapter on camp life with Stanley, by Mounteny Jephson: "Old New York.,r by James Grant Wilson; "The Kansas Railroad Commission," by Albert R. Green, member of the commission; "Old-time Magazines;" "Special Correspondents at Washington," by T. C. Crawford, and "Fencers and Fencing in Paris," by Charles De Kay. "Humpty Dumpty" is an interesting account of the getting up of au amateur dramatic entertainment. Mrs. Burton Harrison gives the concluding chapter of her pretty story, "A Daughter of the South," and there is the usual complement of verse. Mr. W. D. Howells has been engaged to take editorial charge of this magazine. The Atlantio Monthly opens the year with a number offering an unusual variety of entertainment, and all of tho best. Marion Crawford furnishes the first chapters of a serial entitled "Don Orsmo." Following this is Ralph Waldo Emerson's estitimato of Boston and its possibilities, written tbirty years ago. Henry James has an appreciative and sympathetic essay on Lowell, written in tho beautiful English that makes his productions so pleasing, even when the subject treated of is of far less interest to the reader than this. James was associated with Lowell more or less closely during the years spent by the former in London, and his estimate of the place tilled in the social and intellectual world there by this great American is a timely supplement to the reviews of his life and work in this country given heretofore by other writers. Edith Thomas writes in verse and prose a little study of "Birds and 'Birds.' " Some interesting letters written by John Stuart Mill to John Robertson, his editorial associate on the Westmiuster Review, are contributed by Marion (Robertson) Towers. Basil L. Gildersleeve sets forth "The Creed of the Old South" in a clear and what is meant to be a dispassionate manner. "The Missing Interpreter" is a story of two simple-minded New England folk, by Herbert D. Ward. "The Greatest Need of College Girls," according to Annio Payson Call, is physical training that will enable them to endure the mental strain of the schools, and in a general way she tells them how to get it. Walter Crane tells "Why Socialism Appeals to Artists." "The Political Situation" is discussed editorially, the purpose being to show that reformers have no place in either of the existing parties unless the Democrats should select a "leader whose character and strength are well known, who is Bound on financial questions," etc In such event it is argued that the formation of a new party will be unnecessary. The article, though without naming him, points to U rover Cleveland as the only hope of the tariff reformers. The book-reviews, which are such a feature of this magazine, and the " Contributor's Club'7 complete the number. "The Louisiana Lottery" la the first topic in the January Forum, followed by two articles on that subject, "Shall Its Charter be Renewed!'' by Judge McGloin, of the Louisiana Court of Appeals, and "A History of the Company," by one of the presidents of the Anti-Lottery League. These writers know whereof they speak, so that any one who desires to know the nature of the lottery and the evil it is should read the Forum articles. "The Pope and the Future of the Papacy" is a discussion of the differences between the Pope and the Italian government, affecting the temporal power of the Pope. "The Secret Ballot in Thirty-three States,9' by Joseph B. Bishop, is a history of the movement and a classification of the laws in different States. The law of this State is classilied as good a classification which must have beeu made before the last Legislature modined it "The Late Crisis in Brazil" is the subject of an interesting article. The president of the Exchange National Bank, George S. Coe, gives his reasons for the repeal of the present silver law. "Heresy Trials and the Brings Case," by Dr. Schaff. of Union Theological Seminary: "Theological Education and Its Needs," by Rev. Dr. Briggs, and Bishop Potter's Christmas sermon are the current contributions to religious discussion. "American Homes" meaning houses, by Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer, can have practical interest only to those who have bank accounts expressed with six figures. everal other articles have been noticed editorially. Published by the Forum Publishing Company, Union square, New York. The North American Roviow for January opens with a discussion of "The Question of the Quorum," by Representative Mills, ex-Spoaker Reed and Manuel Alonzo Martinez, late President of the Spanish Chamber of Deputies, who gives the usages in Spain, showing that quorums have been counted, but he believes that so long as the Deputies serve without pay, forced attendance would not be popular. Mr. Mills domes the right to count a quorum, and fails back on precedent. Mr. Reed sustains it on the ground that it is necessary in order to prevent the minority from defeating legislation tbat debate designed to prevent action is not debate, but tho tactics of a minority to deprive the majority of their constitutional rights. Andrew Lang considers "French Novels aud French Life," and tries to answer the question, "Do French novels give a fair picture of French life!" His answer is tbat they do not. "The Pardoning Power" is discussed by ex-Governor Hill, of New York. "The Darker Side," by Lady Henry Somerset, is a presentation of the poverty and wretchedness of London. "1 he Best Book of the Year" is written about by Sir Edwin Arnold, Gail Hamilton, Agnes Repplier, Amelia E. Barr and others, and. while what each says is more or less entertaining, the reader who expects positive information will be disappointed. Published at No, 3 East Fourteenth street. New York. Harper for January is ft very attractive number. It opens with a quaint little story in French Canadian dialect, by William McLennan. Julian Ralph has two papers, one on "Canada's Eldorado," mean ing British Columbia, the other on "Our Exposition at Chicago." W. D. Howells contributes an amnfing farce called "A Letter of introduction." Horatio Bridge has a chapter of personal reminiscences of Hawthorne. Walter S. Drytdale discusses "Aaron Burr's Conspiracy aud Trial" in a manner that throws new light upon the character of that celebrated man. "Popular Life in Austro-Hungarian Capitals." by Wilhelm Singer, is an illustrated article of much interest. The "New Christian Movement in France" is discussed by Vicomte Eugene Meluhoir de Vogue, and Walter liesant adds another chapter to his description of ancient London. "A Fourth-class Appointment" is a good short story by Margaret Deland. "The Passing of Major Kilgore." the complete novel in January Lippincott, is a atory by a newspaper man. foung E. 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SEND FOR ELE6AHT CATALOGUE. ing thin story, very fitly, is a sketch en titled "The Editor-in-chief." by that veteran editor. Col. A. K. McClure. of the Philadelphia Times. A pathetic short story called "The Triumph of Mogley" is by Robert Keilsou Stephens. Frederic M. Bird makes a reasonable protest against the constant reference to the 4,young girl" by fiction writers when the word "girl" expresses the Idea. A sketch of Agnes Huntington, a eulogy of Sidney Woollet. a paper on "The Decline of Politeness." poems by James Whitcomb Hiley. Albert Payson Terhune and others go to make up an especially interesting number. A line portrait or Miss Huntington forms the frontispiece of the number. A modern suggestion of one love gone and one returning is found in "The Young Widow," one of Alfred Stevens's Frenchy paintings utilized as the frontisnioce in the Magazine of Art for January. The model who impersonated one of those charming female creatures while Stevens traced her on his canvas was the picture of French woo, which should not be confounded with the style of woe pictured by erotic novelists. Whether or not the class of demure "young widows" generally will consider it a compliment to have Love peeping from beneath the Japanese-decked pistobe "in my young widow's boudoir," artists will probably applaud the idea. How would the young widows ever deserve tho appellation "charming" if some such heresy were not continually lurking somewhere in the immediate vicinity of eacbf Tbisnnmber is an especially illuminated work, being extrain dimensions, and made up of a number of selections interesting to the fraternity. Among the contents are the concluding papers on the mystery of Holbein's "Embassadors" and on political cartoons. 'War Artists and War Pictures" are treated by Hilary Skinner, and "The Dulwich Gallery," with engravings, by Walter Armstrong. A full page engraving of E. F. Urentuall's "Christian and the Evangelist" furnishes not a bad study of dranatio poses. Scribner's Magazine indulges in a little pardonable self-gratulation in its January issue, this number beginning the sixth year and eleventh volume of the periodical. It announces a circulation of more than 110,000 copies monthly. Special features during the coming year will Include a series of papers on the poor in the great cities of the world, rapid transit articles, discussions of Important water-ways like the Nicaragua canal and the water route from Chicago to the ocean, and out-of-door papers. Among the interesting contributions to the current number is an illustrated article on Paris theaters and concerts, by W. F. Apthorp. William A. Cotlim gives the lirst of a series of papers on "American Illustration of To-day," the chapter lieing devoted to Elihu edder, Kenyon Cox and Will 11. Low. Another feature to interest artists is "Some Unpublished correspondence of Washington Allston." The liction and verse of the number are of overage merit. The New England Magazine for January has a biographical article on Phillips Brooks, carefully prepared by Julius II. Ward, and profusely illustrated with portraits of himself, his instructors, pictures of his home, his study, church, etc Prof. C. M. Woodward has an illustrated article relating to the history, growth and present standing of the city of St. Louis. "Beaconstield Terraces.1' a group of aristocratic residences In the city of Hoston, are described by John Waterman. Wintleld S. Nevins adds another installment of his' "Stories of Salem Witchcraft." Miort stories are "A Salem Witch," by Edith Mary Noma, and "The Yellow Wall-paper," the latter a realistic study of the growth of what was lirst mero nervousness into actual insanity, by Charlotte Perkins Stetson. The sermon on Abraham Lincoln preached by Phillips Brooks in Philadelphia, in P4G3, is republished in this number. Strike of Express Messengers. NAsnviLLK, Tenn., Jan. 8. All the Southern Express messengers running on the Nashville, Chattanooga V t. Louis railroad, from Hickman. Ky to Nashville, Nashville to Chattanooga and Chattanooga to Atlanta, and on the Louisville & Nashville road, from Nashville to New Orleans, struck to-night. The strike grows out of tho action of the oflicials in ordering messengers to take the places of strikers on the Illinois Central. These messengers struck a few days ago because of the refusal to reinstate a messenger named Cordelle, who had petitioned for an increase of wages. The request was granted during

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