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Closed All Day^ See this evening's News and tomorrow's Journal for announcement of the Annual Remnant Clearance —AND THE— January Linen . . . Sale They are mighty money savers. L. S. Ayres & Cos. SOLE AGENTS FOR Improved Standard Patterns. Manufacturers of firilles and Fret Work. Manyßeturns= =of the Time -A\DA Happy Year for All! I©-No work Monday. We start the year Tuesday. Albert Gall Carpets, Wall Papers, Draperies, 17 and 10 "West Washington Street. Hardwood Floors laid, finished and re finished.

“There’s Only One Loaf in all the World for Me” Say those who use our.. * Domestic Bread Ask your grocer for it. The Parrott & Taggart Bakery PEuppyH I NEW YEARjj I $ We wish to thank the geneI’j ral public and our friends for s the liberal patronage given us y $ during the past year, and soi licit a continuance thereof for v 5 the coming year. $ * ~ S) s SCHLEICHER SMARTENS Cos I j 18 6c 20 North Meridian St. ft A DANGEROUS CROSSING. Continual romplulnts Agnliuit One at Avenue. People who use the East Tenth-street car line complain that they seldom feel that their lives are entirely safe when passing over the Massachusetts-avenue railroad crossing. This crossing ia very wide, and many trains, of several lines, pass It every day. It will be remembered that collisions between street cars and railroad trains have been narrowly averted several times. •'One night not long ago,” said a man who lives near Woodruff Place, “I caught a late car going down town. I was the only person on the car save the conductor and the inotorman. Tito conductor said they were trying to beat & train that was about due at the Maas aoh use tts-avenue crossing. The car was spinning along and I pulled out my watch to see *how much time we had. I knew the time the train was duo at the crossing, and that time was about at hand. When \ve reached the crossing I heard the train. The car was crossing the track and the trolley flew off. I don't believe the train was a square away. The conductor was crambling about with the trolley rope, and just as 1 was about to jump to save my life the troliey settled on the wire and we passed over in safety. "Escapes Just about as narrow as that happen frequently. The Big Four trains going out have to get a good start to climb the hill up to Bright wood. The Massachu-aetts-avenue depot is oni> a flag station now, and if there is nothing there for the Knickerbocker, which goes out in the evening, she takes that crossing at about thirty miles an hour. This is the hour when the street cars are crowded. I predict that if there is not some arrangement made to insure safety about twenty-five passengers on some street car wiii be killed at that crossing some day. I’m going to move on the down-town side of that crossing as soon as possible, and as long as I have to use the East Tenth-stret line I will stand on the rear platform ready to Jump.” TWO NEW SERGEANTS. Wallace and Glhlln Sworn la Laat Night. < :©vk Davis, of the Boat#? of Safety, administered the oath to Sergeants Wallace and Giblin at police roll call last evening and Superintendent Quigley handed them their badges, saying he trusted they would wear them with honor to themselves and the department. "These two men are not Harry and Prank any more,” said the superintendent to the patrolmen, "but Sergeant Wallace and Sergeant Giblin, and 1 do not want to hear either of a patrolman addressing a sergeant by any other name than his official title or of a sergeant allowing a patrolman to do so. Patrolmen must have proper respect for their superior officers, for we must maintain dis< ipllne. I do not want to give you the impression that these statements are criticisms of the force. I wish you all a merry md a prosperous new year.” Sergeants Crane and Boylun were Installed as desk sergeants yesterday, to alternate monthly, dou-g day and night duty.

MR. SHIDELER OUT OF IT —♦ MARION CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER FOR M A LLVj W ITIID RAWS. ■ To-IJny the Senatorial Straggle Will Me Resumed—Railroad Lobby Organizing. 1 The rumor that George A. H. Shidcler, of Marion, would withdraw from the race for the speakership was last evening confirmed when Mr. Shideler authorized the statement that he is no longer in the race tor the position. It was after a consultation yesterday with friends from the Eleventh district and other parts of tho State that Mr. Shideler concluded to withdraw. Notwithstanding that ha was looked upon by those posted in the political situation as w r ell to the front in this race, having evidence that his candidacy for Speaker would interfere with Major Steele s chances for the senatorship and feeling it to be his duty to his friend, Major Steele, and to his constituents of the Eleventh district to leave no stone unturned that would advance Major Steele’s chances for success, Mr. Shideler has authorized tho announcement of his withdrawal from tho race. Mr. Shideler yesterday received many urgent requests that he should remain in the race, sent as the result of the publication of the rumor that he contemplated withdrawing. Grant county has never before had a formal candidate for United States senator and Mr. Shideler feels that it would bo much better for his county to have a senator for six years than a speaker for sixty days. It is purely with a view to the betterment of Major Steele’s chances that Mr. Shideler has taken this action and the announcement will be received with regret by many who had hoped to support him. It is practically conceded that Mr. Littleton will have the office, as Mr. Shideler was regarded as his most formidable opponent. The other candidates have not left the race and Mr. Willoughby last evening said that in the event Mr. Shideler withdrew he would still be in tho race and would remain until the end. Mr. Roots, w r ho some time ago announced his candidacy, said just before going to his home, at Connersville, for New Year’s, that he would remain in the race and so far as is known, Mr. Baker is still a candidate. The caucus to decide this question will be held next Wednesday evening. That Mr. Shideler will be the chairman of the ways and means committee is conceded by all conversant with the situation. The candidates spent a quiet New Year’s day yesterday and but little was done until evening. Towards the latter part of the afternoon and in the evening nearly all the lieutenants of the candidates returned to the hotel and prepared for the fray to-day. Judge Taylor, the only candidate who wont home, was expected early this morning and with him is to come a large delegation of friends from Fort Wayne. By to-night It is expected that the large majority of the members will be here and desperate efforts will be made to get the uncommitted ones in line. These, according to calculations, number twenty-five. Some of these twentylive may have privately promised their support to certain candidates, but those who have made public declaration of vote on the first ballot number sixty-four. The claims made by the friends of the various candidates as to their strength at the present time are far in excess of this number. The opinion was expressed by the manager of one of the candidate’s campaign last night that the actual floating vote at the present time number about forty-live. It is this floating vote that will be much sought after from to-day on and every pressure and argument known to political workers will be utilized. The third house is receiving due attention and the members thereof are beginning to drop into the city. The railroads are attempting to organize a most powerful lobby and are attempting to secure the co-opera-tion of their heavy shippers, but have failed. Thus far it is impossible to state for what purpose such a strong lobby is desired. The railroad companies are already active in this direction. The members on the ground have been speculating as lo the desires of the railroad companies. It is confidently expected that the 2-cent-far© bill will ha presented to the Legislature, but tho lobby heretofore employed against it has not been as strong or as powerful as that one now being organized. It was surmised by some of the members that an attempt would be made to secure the repeal or a modification of the "Co-employes bill.” Just what tho object of this strong lobby could be no one knew and the reason for its organization is veiled in mystery. The cigarette trust is represented by an ex-senator, so members say, who has been mingling among the members for several dnvs. So far as known, no legislation is cont. mplated on this subject although some member may have a bill up his sleeve of which he has said nothing thus far. The impression among the workers in the Denison last night was that the senatorial question would not be decided at one session of the caucus and this same opinion was expressed by friends of nearly all of the candidates. It was believed by them that the support given to each candidate would be loyal to that degree that more than one session will bo required to break it. The votes are probably so divided and the proportion of unpledged votes at this time is so great that the work done between now and the caucus will determine the nominee.

HOAV THE CANDIDATES APPEAR, AAny They Greet I.etiMlnlors in the I.oliliy. There are as many different ways of campaigning in vogue around the Denison as there are candidates, and watching the work done in the lobby is a never-ending source of interest to those who are not directly concerned. It is a more serious matter with the watchers than the watchers. Probably the most effective work is done behind the closed doors of rooms in all parts of the hotel, and those on the floor can get but little conception of the actual conuition of affairs. Up to the present time there has probably been more work done on the floor of the lobby by the candidates themselves, in meeting the members and their friends, than will be done during the rest of the contest, and the rooms which are occupied as headquarters will be the scenes of the introductions which have been heretofore made in the lobby. Scattered all through the lobby are the friends and lieutenants of the various candidates, who keep a close watch on the front door and let a member appear who is unpledged, he wants not for attention. Shortly lie disappears and when next seen he is stepping from the elevator only to go back a moment later to another room. Somo of the newly-arrived members have lost no time in making the round and paying their respects to all the candidates, but It is when a candidate comes down to the lobby that the eyes of friends and rivals and rivals’ friends follow him closely. Mr. Frank B. Posey is a great man to stay in the lobby. He is one of the best circulators in the house, and he has the happy faculty of conversing with one man, shaking hands wTth another who is passing, never losing a word of his conversation, and yet making both men fee! that they Had received Mr. Posey’s undivided attention, air. Posey’s acquaintance is a wonderful one, and it is seldom that he is addressed as “Mr. Posey,” but it is usually “Frank” or “Frank Posey.” He shows a decided preference for one or two places in the lobby for his confidential chats. One of these is under the staircase on the jiorter's bench, and Mr. Posey is seen there frequently. The other place is on the bell boys’ bench at the foot of the staircase, and it is no uncommon sight to see Mr. Posey, a friend and three or four bell boys in a row on the bench. Mr. Posey is not averse to the upholstered seats on both sides of the rear of the lobby, and may be found in plain sight at almost any hour of the day or evening. Major Steele has his own private way of coming into the lobby. It is his custom to come down and smoke his cigar while he chats with his friends. He is uniformly addressee as “Major. He steps slowly out of the elevator and starts back in the lobby with short and slow steps. His eyes can be safely said to take in everyone in sight before he has proceeded ten feet from the elevator, and he quietly gets around to every

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one he knows in a remarkably short time, lie will be at the clerk’s desk in one moment and before you have realized that he has had time, he will be at the rear of the room and not have missed anyone he knew on the way. His favorite position when standing is with one hand in his trousers pocket if he is smoking, and if not he stands with both hands in his pockets. He is well groomed, tall, straight and of distinguished appearance. The major’s bow is becoming famous. He brings both heels together and bows from the hips up. There is no inclination of the head, and the angle at the hips, when the bow is at its full, is about fifteen degrees. There is but slight variation in the bow, and, probably on the theory that "One good turn deserves another,” tho major usually bows three times, no more and no less. J. Frank Hanly is seen in the lobby less than any other _ candidate. Mr. Hanly spends thft most of his time In his room, and his lieutenants in the lobby carefully see that he sees every man he should. When -Mr. Hanly does come downstairs, he goes direct from the elevator to the post box to mail some letters, or else to the key case to see if he has any letters awaiting him. Mr. Hanly always looks serious. It may be that the lines in his face give him this appearance when his face is in repose, for the fact is that Mr. Hanly has a large vein of humor in his make up. He is always dignified and walks slowly around the lobby. When Introduced he leans down, for he is taller than the average man he meets, looks him in the face and always makes sure of his name. Mr. Hanly remains on the floor but a short time and usually returns to his rooms by the staircase leading up from the Ohio-street entrance. Mr. A. J. Beveridge, in his turn, differs from the others. There is no candidate who seems to be able to talk so successfully to as many different people as does Mr. Beveridge. It is a difficult thing to see him alone and he always has to be requested to leave a bevy. Mr. Beveridge is not a slow walker. He comes into the hotel as though there was a. train in the rear end which he is compelled to catch and w T hieh is due to depart in just four second. Should he spy an acquaintance, there is a sweeping waive of the hand or else his hand is outstretched before he gets within a yard of the man. The next thing seen of Mr. Beveridge he is standing in one of the little alcoves and forming one of a circle of from live to fifteen men. Then he suddenly disappears, only to reappear in the same breezy and cheerful manner later on. The side of the lobby which, for some reason, Mr. Beveridge almost invariably gravitates to, is the north side, and If he is in the lobby the chances are that he and his circle are standing in the second alcove. Judge Taylor, unlike the others, frequently walks downstairs, and he comes down slowly and surveys those assembled in the lobby from the time he reaches the second landing to the bottom. His favorite time for coming down is just after dinner in the evening. He is not as much at home in a hand-shaking campaign as the others, and frankly says so. He is most courteous and affable, but he has a natural dignity which never leaves him. He is a rapid talker, and at times one must listen, closely to catch what he says. The judge meets a large number of people in the short time he remains downstairs, and there is always a pressing forward to meet him when he steps on the floor of the lobby. It is seldom that he goes farther back in the room than the rear of the clerk’s counter, and his favorite place seems to be in the center of the room. It is seldom that he sits down in the lobby, and he soon returns to his room, where he can sit down and talk with his friends in peace and quiet. Os the candidates for minor places, the most active among the members have been those for speaker of the House. Mr. Shideler, who was a candidate until last night, is not slender, and for a man of his weight is one of the most active men in the Denison. Mr. Shideler bad no particular place where he talked with his friends, but he was here, there and everywhere. He sat down on any old sent that to be near and never missed an opportunity. F. L. Littleton has a different plan. Mr. Littleton usually walks in to the rear of the clerk’s desk and stands with his back against it and shakes hands for a short time. When he leaves that spot, it is his almost invariable custom to go bock to the rear alcove on the north side and there he can usually be found at any time. Willoughby has manv of the characteristics of Shideler In that he gets all over the lobby, and he has the characteristic of Littleton in that he has his favorite place to sit, by the door to the billiard room.

M’KEE WANTS TO REMAIN UNWILLING TO COME HOME TO HEAD THE NATIONAL GUARD. But He AVill Probably Be Mustered Out Pretty Soon—Place Left Open. The fact became known yesterday that the brigadier generalship of the new Indiana National Guard was offered to Gen. Will McKee several weeks ago when it was decided by the Governor and Adjutant General Gore to begin work on the new organization with the first of the year. It was known all along that General McKee was the choice of the state officials for the position, but it was not known that any direct offer had been made to him. However, a close friend of his is authority for the statement that such an offer was made to him not long ago, and that he was furthermore asked to send in his resignation to the federal government in order to come home and organize the new guard. General McKee, according to the report, considered the matter for some time and finally decided that it was nut practicable for him to accept, as in his opinion he had been led to believe that his services were appreciated by his superiors a>nd that the army offered more to him in the way of experience than anything in this Slate could, and that he intended to stay in tho army as long as he could. Asa result of this determination the plage was offered to Gen. Nicholas R. Ruckle, who, even by General McKee’s friends, is considered to be ins peer in matters pertaining to organization. General Ruckle, however, refused the place, as did Col. James It. Ross, and it is now looked on as certain that it will be held open for General McKee, who is expected to bo mustered out shortly. POOR MAN ON THE DOOR. Lincoln Club Raided and Twenty-Six Gamblers Arrested. The doorkeeper at the rooms of the Lincoln Club, an Indiana-avcnue organization of colored men, betrayed twenty-six members into the hands of the police last night, and they were slated at the police station for visiting a gambling house. Sergeant Corrigan and Patrolmen Milam and Barmfuhrer went up the stairs to see w'hat the club was doing. There was a “system” of three doors on the stairway, which was operated by a colored boy, supposed to be sagacious enough not to open ail the doors at one time, and to ring the bell if the "bulls” approached. He failed miserably iast night, and the policemen passed in without interference. In a back room a crow r d of men were standing about a pool table shooting craps. They made several "passes” after the policemen entered. In a front room another crowd was playing cards. When the sergeant and his assistants were seen by the club members some of them in the front room fled down the stairway and others jumped out the front windows to the sidewalk. Twenty-six were gathered in, including Henry Seaton, who had charge of the crup game. He held the "take-off” box. which contained $26.80, showing that the game had been “good.” "Dat niggah ’ll nevah get a job In dat joint agin,” declared one of the club members, in speaking of the way the doorkeeper had "trun de gang down." ICE NOT THICK ENOUGH. Skating May Be Allowed at Garfield Park To-Day. Nearly a thousand people visited Garfield Park at different times yesterday in the hope of skating on the ice. but as the park superintendent did not feel safe in allowing any large number on the surface he decided to keep every one off until to-day, by which time the ice is expected to be three inches thick, and. therefore, safe for any number to skate upon. Several of those who came a considerable distance in order to skate took the prohibition of the superintendent with ill-concealed disapproval, but as a measurement yesterday proved that the icc. was not quite two inches thick it was thought beat to brave the vexation of the crowds and assure their safety, and all were notified that if the cold weather continues until to-day the ice wrill be sure anti all will be welcome to use It,

NEWNORTH-SIDECHURCH DEDICATION OF FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN STRUCTURE. Sermon by Prof. W. G. Moorehead, of Aeuiu, O.—Mr. Milbnrn’a Service*. ■ • Funy 500 people attended the dedication of the new building of the First United Presbyterian Church at Park avenue and Twen-ty-second street yesterday afternoon. Nearly the entire membership w'as seated in the front of the church, with the visitors occupying seats beside and around them. The new organ, while giving promise of good music for the future, was somewhat out of order yesterday on account of the improper adjustment of the w'ater motor; but music was furnished for the service, with no serious trouble resulting. The service was opened with an invocation by Rev. J. P. Cowan, D. D., following which the usual psalms of the church were sung by the choir. Tiie dedicatory sermon was preached by Prof. W. G. Moorehead, of Xenia (O.) College, and at the close of his remarks Rev. M. L Haines, of the First Presbyterian Church, delivered a short address, introducing the pastor, Rev. Joseph Littell, to the people of the north end of the city. The pastor responded with a few appropriate remarks concerning the work the new church expected to do in its new field. B. K. Marquis read the report of the building committee, showing that as the building stood, the church needed $1,500 in order to be free of debt. No request for contributions was made, but a spontaneous collection was taken up among the people present, with the result that ssoo was raised on the spot. When this was done the treasurer stated that there were enough outstanding obligations waiting collection to bring the total collection up to SI,OOO, and that this would leave a debt of only S6OO against the church. 31R. 311 LB Lit VS NEAV YEAR’S. Some Thoughts He Offered His People at Vesper*. At the vesper service at the First Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon Rev. J. A. Milburn talked of the greetings of the season. “We have met to-day and have wished each other a ’happy New Year, 1 * ” the pastor said. “We have meant it, too; it is not simply a thought—it Is the real utterance of the heart. Fundamentally men are tender and kind to each other.” Mr. Milburn went on to say that his hearers should know that the coming year will not ho a year of peace and happiness to all people. Many are disqualified from being happy for various reasons. Some cannot be happy because of their excess of ambition. They want too much. Others are defeated in their pursuit of happiness by narrowness and limitedness. They live too much In. the small segment of their being. “God means that all people shall live happy lives,” said the pastor. “What a glorious world this is, and God has put us here to grow larger. God has given us all kinds of truths for all kinds of minds. "When we are in a serious mood He has given us serious literature; when we are in a light mood He has given us light fiction that we may laugh and be pleased. How rich, and full, and large the world is. God has given you the whole human race and every man and woman that lives has a demand on your heart. God wants your heart and mind to be large. Now, wa must do something to be happy. First of all, no man can live within himself and be entirely happy. Let us live in nature and for humanity. If there are some who suffer and are destitute, let us live for them. By giving our lives and love to those who suffer we shall find huppiness in their blessings. There is no way we can find more happinesss than by beautifying the lives of other men. We must learn selfcomposure, too. There is no man 1 like so well as the statuesque man—the man who will not permit himself to be amazed and disturbed by the small things of life. We must learn the fact that we are a greater force than circumstances. Rule your own passions and your desires. Be self-composed in the year 18S9 and you will be happy. We must also have a great, strong faith. When some great sorr,ow r comes to us what are we going to do? Y r ou have been fortunate, but this may be your bad year. W’hat refuge have you, what arm to lean on when sorrow comes—when death comes to take your child, your father or mother, or your wife? When this sorrow comes, what then? Faith, real faith; faith in the God that makes all things just. Faith in the God who is near to you when you are in need.” Mr. Milburn thanked his friends who had thoughtfully placed a watch on his desk. The timepiece had been set in the top of the desk and will remain there. Mr. Milburn said he had abandoned the habit of carrying a watch and often had been greatly worried during his sermons, fearing he was preaching too long or not long eno L igh. By the thoughtfulness of his friends, he ■=aid, he would hereafter be saved tho embarrassment.

Mr. Hale’s C hurch. Rev. William Bayard Hale, rector of the Church of Our Savior at Middleboro, Mass., who preached at St. Paul’s Church yesterday, is credited with the construction of a church at Middleboro unlike anything elses in America. The New York Churchman says of li: “Certainly nowhere else in America I s n° Ih ‘ 80t n 1111 ecclesiastical work so carefully planned and so completely executed as the Church of Our Havior at Middleboro. Nothing has been bought and put into this euiflce. Everything is of special design and manufacture, the work of a few- associated minds and hands and all details unite toward the intended effect.” Sonar Service nt Roberts Park. The Sunday evening service at Roberts Park was devoted to the rendering of Christmas music. The Roberts Park Choral Society, under the directiqn of Mr. Emil Wulschner, sang several anthems. The Premier Eyrie Quartet, composed of H D Fletcher, W. H. Wilkinson, H. R. V. Fletcher and Frank Taylor, sang “Unfold Ye Portals ” by Gounod, and Frederick Grover rendered Cavatina,” by Ross, on the violin. The church w'as crowded. Tabernacle Church Cliorns. The quartet at the Tabernacle Church yesterday was reinforced by a chorus of thirty voices, an innovation in this church. The chorus will be a permanent feature. THE PRESIDENT’S TRIP. Secret Officer Coirns Returns to His Post Here. F. J. Cairns, chief of the United States secret service for this district, returned home Saturday from his recent trip through the East and South with the presidential party in its “swing around the circle.” He left his post here at the telegraphic request of Chief John E. Wilkie, of Washington, not knowing what the nature of the duty required of him might be. After a few days spent in the East waiting instructions, he was peremptorily ordered to board the presidential train and “keep within, striking distance of the President at all times.” With him was another secret service man, but neither of them had anything to do, according to Mr. Cairns, throughout the trip. He says the ovations tendered the President throughout the South were wonderful when view r ed from the expectations of a Northern man, and all that the secret service men could do throughout the trip was to stand close to the President at all public functions and marvel at the loyalty of a people who a generation's go were rebelling against the predecessor of the man before them. Throughout the trip the President assumed the attitude of a father toward the negroes, and the relationship was sustained fully by their conduct toward him. They hung on his words longingly at every stop the train made, and throughout his speeches nodded their heads in acquiescence to every sentence he tittered. At no time during the trip was the President even remotely in danger. Only friendly faces looked into hia, and after a few days of junketing the secret service men realized

that their positions as protectors were sinecures. Several times during the trip the President engaged in private conversation with prominent white people of the different neighborhoods, and invariably found that the bitter feeling which was supposed to exist between the races was not sharred by the better element among the whites. These people seemed to realize that the negroes were among them because of circumstances over which they had no control, and instead of antagonizing them to their own detriment they bent all their efforts toward making them fit to come in contact with. Their own assertions on this point were amply substantiated when it was shown to what extent the wealthy whites contributed toward the support of the exclusive colored industrial schools and colleges. Prominent colored men like Booker T. Washington realize this, and are cooperating with the white people, with the result that both whites and colored people realize that the only enemy the colored people have in the South is the "poor white. ' and both feel that it is people of this class who cause all the trouble between the races. As an Indication of how the negro of antebellum days classes the white people. Mr. CViirns told of his experience with the driver of the President's carriage during the review of the troops at Augusta. Ga., Mr. Cairns was seated on the box with the colored jehu, who was immensely tickled at driving the President. As they reached the end of the lines of soldiers drawn up on either side cf the parade ground Mr. Cairns noticed a large building close at hand, which had the appearance of being a government institution of some sort. Turning to the driver, he said: "What do you call that place over there?” pointing to the house. “Bats de horsepital, sub: but de Democrats used it for an arsenal 'fore de wah.” By this it was evident to Mr. Cairns that the negro received his political education before and during the war, and knowing that all white men of his acquaintance were Democrats, and that the Unionists were popularly supposed to be all Republicans, took to the use of the word "Democrat” in referring to the rebels, as being less offensive to those among whom his lot was cast. ST. FRANCIS MURPHY. Rev. Dr. Haines Adds Him to the Calendar. "Until lately," said Dr. Haines to a large audience at the First Presbyterian Church last night, "I have had two saints on my calendar—Father Bessonies and William Jackson—but now I have three, and the last one is Francis Murphy. He is equal to a thousand elevator boys; for he has uplifted thousands of people." Dr. Haines led Mr. Murphy from his Feat and ha was received with applause. Mr. Murphy began one of his characteristic, gentle talks. "Down in Chiekamauga," said the white-haired evangelist, "in going through the hospitals I stopped at the sido of an athletic-looking young fellow who was suffering from a malignant disease. I took his hand and asked him how he felt. “ T am feeling well, chaplain,’ he said, ‘but I am very lonely. I wish I had my mother and my sister here to read to me.’ “The spirit of Jesus Christ floated through those hospitals like a summer zephyr and kissed the hearts of the sufferers.” Mr. Murphy introduced a tall, strongman, a member of the Murphy Gospel Temperance League of this city, and said, “Think of this man wrecked by strong drink. God bless you.” Shaking Mr. Murphy by the hand the man said, “What a wonderful man this Francis Murphy is!" “Yes, I am a great fellow,’’ said Mr. Murphy. as he took his seat. One after another he called old members of the league to the platform, and with “God bless you” and pleasant side remarks he drew them out until they became eloquent in describing their experiences before and after Francis Murphy took hold of them, and thus, with music, aud “testimony,” and handshaking; and general good feeling, the evening was spent. Mr. Murphy left the city last night.

ONCE INSANE, ALWAYSINSANE V Theory That Is Bothering? Two Magi*t rates. If a commission once declares a man insane, is he always insane in the eyes of the law? This is the subject of a friendly controvery between Justices Hay and Bookman. About five years ago Thomas Venable, a colored man, was discharged from the insane hospital, where he had been placed by a commission, A short time ago his family tiled an affidavit that he was violently insane and was threatening the lives of his relatives. The insane hospital authorities refused to receive him again, because it was said he was incurable. The township trustee refused to send him to the Poor Farm unless a commission determined his insanity. 'Squires Hay and Lockman were appointed on a commission to examine into the condition of Venable’s mind. 'Squire Lockman says his counsel has advised him that if a man is once declared insane by a commission the law says he is always insane, and all that is needed Is a commitment to again plaefi him in confinement. 'Squire Hay thinks it his duty to again investigate Venable’s insanity, and the township trustee refuses to take a hand unless this is done. The two justices have decided to go ahead with the investigation. Hay says he once sat in a second commission held in a case similar to the Venable one, and the county, clerk returned to him the papers, saying the man had been declared insane once before. No fees were forthcoming for the second commission. Hay says he is afraid that if he does not proceed with the Investigation the family may bring mandatory proceedings against him. The Republican Editor*. The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will meet at the Denison Jan. 2t> and 27. J. D. Hogate, of Danville, is president, and A. W. Howard, of Spencer, is secretary. Thursday evening, the 26th, a banquet will be given, and oil Friday the following programme: ‘•The Cash System” W. H. Elliott New Castle Courier. Discussion, led by A. A. Hargrave Rockville Republican. "Country Correspondents and How to Keep Them ' W. B. Maddock Bloomfield News. "The Party Organ’’ F. T. Singleton IMartinsville Republican. "Lessons of a Fire” M. W. Pershing Tipton Advocate. "Office Leaks” I'rank YV. Willis Waterloo Press. "The Linotype—One Machine Office".... W. B. Campbell Anderson Herald. "Cartoons and Illustrations”..J. W. Walker Noblesville Ledger. Mr. Gruelle on "Sea and AYoods.” I.ast evening Plymouth Church was well filled to hear a paper by Mr. R. B. Gruelle on "The Sea and Woods.” The paper was illustrated by pictures thrown by a stereopticon, and the paper was devoted to the scenery in and about Gloucester, where the speaker spent one summer. A number of beautiful views were displayed and were fully explained by Mr. Gruelle. Bicycle Mon’s Record. The bicycle Patrolmen made 1,350 arrests in 1898. Os this number 170 were for drunkenness, 270 for petty larceny, three for murder and the rest for minor offenses. TOD SLOAN INTERVIEWED. Hi* Only Ambition In to Be the World’* Most Famous Jockey. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I am perfectly satisfied with my calling,” said Tod Sloan, the world-famous jockey, ‘‘and have no ambition to become anything else. I expect to ride as long as my health remains good, and as I am never sick 1 expect that to be a good many years yet. Wlien 1 do give up riding it will be because of mental exhaustion and not of my body, for physically 1 am as strong as the best of them. But I am of a nervous temperament, and after a race I am exhausted. "When I was a boy I began riding because that was the best opening 1 saw, and there was good money to be made at it. 1 do not know that I had any particular ambition at first. As I grew older I fell in love with my profession and I determined to excel at it. I can t say that I ever thought I should be reckoned as the most successful rider in the world, but I was determined to rise and I’ve done it. Naturally I am proud of my success. Who wouldn't be? "I do not train for races, and T take no particular exercise. I do not diet ms*self, and I eat what I choose and drink anything I want, sleep Just like anybody else. I am always in condition, but the better care I take of myself the better condition 1 am in. I can go for weeks without touching a horse, and then I can go out and gallop horses all day long without becoming the least bit sore. But one race exhausts me for the time being. That’s because I ride with my head. When I am in a race I think of nothing else but winning, and that wears me out. If a race is particularly closo and I lose by & narrow margin the

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strain is much more than in case I win easily or am badly beaten. It ia the uncertainty and thinking how to get more speed out of my mount that tells. "I think my success is due to the study I give my business. I don’t pretend to know all the horses I ride. Some of the best races I ever rode were on horses that I had never seen until I got or. them. I study the horse just like a man who deals with people studies human nature. I study the horse as a race, and not as an individual, as soon as I see him. But after I get on him and we start I don’t quit studying him. As long as the race lasts I am studying how to gain some advantage. And that is the only way I ever did study to become a successful rider. "During the racing season I never take any exercise and I never gallop horses. I do rot see the horses I am to ride until I am ready to ride. Then, after I dismount, I am done until the next race. I can ride every day for two or three weeks or possibly longer. Then I break down. It is not a physical breakdown, but rr.y mind feels the strain and I must rest. I am exceedingly nervous. Three or four days’ rest always fixes me up in tip-top shape. “Unquestionably my physique is one of the prime factors in my making the success I have. But that is not the main thing. It is the fact that I have had ten years’ experience and have made racing the study of my life. I have never tried to do anything else and all I have l.arned I have remembered. I don’t think any man alive knows better just how to* take advantage of every point of a race and to estimate the powers of his horse than I do. "I think I am doing better riding now than I ever did. I know more about riding races than I did when I used to ride oyer in East St. Ijouis, and I make use of that knowledge and experience. .... “I can't say just what lines I studied to perfect myself in the calling. I know that I never rode a race but that I was always looking out for some new trick, and I never lorgot the old ones. “I don’t pretend to be regular in my habits. I never was. I live well and have just whatever I want to eat or drink, and I sleep as much as I need or less when I have not time to take it. I did not get to sleep in our car last night and felt like sleeping to-day. I have slept seven hours since 8 o clock this morning. . , “I am going to ride next season, principally for Lord Beresford. The Prince of Wales has only second call on my services. Tod Sloan is a miniature man. His height is five feet. He weighs ninety pounds and is thirty years old. There is no deformity about him. He Is just naturally small. His arms and legs appear long in proportion to his bodv, but he Is well rounded out and is graceful. His hands are soft and white and well formed. Moreover, they are well taken care of. and the nails are manicured. That these hands are strong is shown by the grip he gives, in a handshake, and he is apparently unconscious of the power he puts into it. , _ _ . Sloan’s face is small and round. Perhaps it appears more nearly round because of the manner in which he wears his hair. It is very black, longer than is ordinarily worn by men, parted evactly in the middle and brushed down over the side of his head until it glistens. The part is wide and reveals an unusually white scalp. Sloan is always closely shaven. His skin is dark and a little rough. His face is more wrikled than most men’s are at his age. There are deep lines around his mouth and eyes. His lips are thin, but not compressed. His eyes are brown and look squarely at the person he is addressing. , , . When the great little Jockey is conversing with anybody he plants his feet about twelve inches apart, keeps his hands behind his hack and does not gesticulate. He has a habit of rising to the points of his toes and settling back on his heels. His manner is earnest and his language good. He uses very few slang phrases and >,s courteous. His dress is all that could be desired, and is not so exaggerated as many accounts would indicate. Wlien interviewed he wore a suit of rough brown goods, a darkbrown overcoat, a puff tie of dark-brown silk with a sprinkling of green, surmounted by a cameo pin of medium size. -His hat was a derby. Insure with German Fire Insurance of Indiana. General offices, 29 South Delaware street. Fire, tornado and explosion. Gray iron castings, Ellis & Helfenberger. Phone 958. 566 S. Senate avenue. Wm. 11. Coburn Coal nml Coke Cos. Best furnace coke $2.7.', delivered. Tel. 2445. Wegman pianos. Carlin & Lennox, 9 E. Mkt. at. Feed your boree JANEB’S Dust less Oats. Fine Cameron Pianos at YVulschner’s. Cuba Porto Rico ************* ********+***** HAPPY NEW YEAR ••• TO ONE AND ALL and i Son, V INDIAN A’S LEADING JEWELERS. Hawaii.... Philippines; Rich. 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