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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
THE STATE PRESS.
The Warsaw Union saws:


The negro Importation business begins to
smell pretty badly, and some OF the Radicals
who favored it at the commencement are
sick of the odor. Before they get out of tae
negro importation business they will wish the
"consarned" darkey in Africa.
The Auburn Courier places Mr.. Hendricks
name for president at the head OF its columns
with the admirable sentiment originated by
Mr.. Hendricks in his rscent speech before
the Hendricks club. It is as follows:
"No solid South; no selid North, but a solid
Union"
This is all the platform needed for the
next campaign with Mr. Hendricks on it. IL
will sweep the country.
The Lagrange Democrat says:
The Indianapolis Sentinel places at the head
OF its editorial column the name Of Thomas A.
Hendricks for president. It detiE es its reasons
for thus announcing Itself in the argument
that the Indiana Democracy, with scarcely
dissenting voice, prefers Mr.. hendricks as
candidate for president over any other dis
tinguished Democrat who has ever been named
in connection with the high Office. Hendricks
is indeed the man.
The Montezuma Era says:
There is no kind OF similtude between that
case in Louisiana and this case in Maine.
Wells and the notorious rogues associated
votes arbitrarily, corruptly, and in the very
| teeth OF the law which made them returning
board. Governor Garcelon and his council, on
| the other hand, reject Mr.. B'alne's returns be-
cause they were fatally detective" not mere
! ly irregular but illegal, against the statute,
| and barred by the constitution. What else
could they doe Were they TO admit returns
which were not returnse Were the constitu-
tltiOn and laws of Maine to be set aside In
| order to nut Mr.. Blaines friends in Oftieee Or
were the state officers bound in this, as in all
| other instances, TO obey their oaths and do
| their sworn dutys They did not, ike WeilS
aud Anderson, undertake TO inquire into the
charges of bribery and intimidation, because,
like Wells, they had no le gal right TO do that.
| Had the case been otherwise, however, and
| had the law directed them to deal 5udicially
| with these questions, the Judgment would
certainly have cut deeper and hurt worse, Mr.
| Blaine. t-a
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
Terrible Explosion i'm a Celluloid Manufac
tory.

NEWARK, n. j., Jan. 5.-A terrible explosion
took place about IL o'clock this morning In the
converting room of the Celiuioid Msnufactur-
ing company, at Terry and Ashbride streets,
by which three men were instantly killed and
two others so burned that they can not sur
vive. The workman were in their accus-
toned places when, from some unknown
cause a mass of celluloid, which is a highly in
fam mable material, suddenly exploded, de-
stroying one-story prick building with all its
contents. William Fenter, aged Is, was killed.
His body was found in the ruins and pre-
sented ghastly spectacle. Under this body
were the dlshgured remains of Frederick
Stiles, of Rosette, charred II was scarcely re-
cognizabe. John Yates, residence unknown,
was also killed. Spencer Atwood died in 10
minutes from conclusion of the BRAIN. Elmer
Bogart, of 81 Blum street, and Frederick
Pierce, OF Pacific street, were fearfally burned,
aud taken TO a hospital. There is no hope of
their recovery. stephen Wade, of Springfield
avenue, was severely but not dangerously in
Jured. Loss on the building and contents is
estimated at $4,000; insured. The manager
says the explosion probably occurred from
gas at the machine run by Fred Stile, who
was killed. The machine was used forimixing
and grinding material.
There is stfl another victim who can not re-
cover-Mr. Bloom-he having inhaled flame.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
INTO THE JAWS OF DEATH.
a Disastrous Fire, Resulting i'm the ROastin
Alive of Several Persons. With "a Numbe

A Disastrous Fire, Resulting i'm the Roasting
Alive of Several Persons. With IA Number
Injured.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-A fire broke out this
morning "a the basement of Turner Hall, East
Fourth street, occupied by William Wrinkle as
a ball room, and when the flames were eXtin-
guished William Glib, 10 years; Louis Schmidt,
80; Henry Gepwiler, p. and Teresa Erhart, %,
were found on the top floor dead. Wrinkle and
wife were badly burned and sent to the hos
pital. Annie Bauer received internal injuries
by jumping from a fourth-story window, and
was badly burned about the hands and face.
An unknown woman had both legs broken by
mping from the top floor. Damage to build
ing and stock, Sl2,OC0.
The progress of the fire was so great il was
hardly five minutes after the first engine COM
pany arrived before the entire inside premises
seemed 10 be alive with fame, tongues of
which put to naught the first efforts of the
firemen, The premises Nos. % and IS were oc-
cupied by the Turner ar %,5 Hall proper, and in the
tor, resided with his family and several en-
ployes. AS soon as the nremen could reach
the roof they cut holes in ii and broke in the
skylight. but the fire had already done its
fearful work on several victims, surrounded
as they were Dy flames, and cut of from all
access to safety below by the burning stair
case Several persons sustained severe in
juries by leaping from the hig hest stories on
the building. One man, while crying fran
meath, was ali the while pushing
a woman, who seemed TO be resisting, from
fourth story window. she nnaily leaped,
and struck the ground on,hsr feet with sick
ening crash, breaking both legs and arms, and
almost crushing her 20 death. OF II or ID per-
sons sleeping IN No. 81, four were burned TO
death and five injured. A little boy was
burned To a crisp, and others were either dead
when taken from the burning building OF
died before they reached the station house.
The actual cause of the fire is unknown. An
examination showed a mass OF debris in and
around where "a winding stairway emerged
from the basement into the lower hall, and q
look aloft showed that the flames had every
possible advantage, and must have shot up
from the burning basement staircase. AL
persons known to have been IN the burning
building are accounted for. Crowds OF people
mostly OF German extraction, were around
the burned building the entire forenoon.
There were no fire escapes attached TO the
building. 1t was not until the humping
the firemen's axes on the boards and tin Owe
| their heads echoed through the house that the
men and women underneath were reused
' learn their danger. Thick smoke filled thei
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
SENTINEL SPECIALS.
GREENCASTLE.
Immigrants DYING,

Immigrants Dying.
Special to the Sentinel:
GREENcAsTLE, Ind, Jan. IA gentleman
from La Grange, North Carolina, visited
our city this week, and revealed the "true in =
wardness" of the exodus movement. La Grange
is in the center of the district from which the
black tide is pouring. He fully corroborates
the statements already published as to Perrys
and Williams connection with the move
ment, and the money it is putting into their
pockets. They get so much per
head for each negro brought into the
State, besides bonus from the railroad COM
pany transporting them. The agents contract
To deliver them in the city of indianapolis,
after which the Republican managers assign
them to those counties where they will do the
most good. He says that the black tide hssn' t
yet begun to flow; that the negroes are like
sheep, and once started there is no stopping
them; and that with the opening Of spring the
roads to this State will be black with the poor
deluded creatures. He came here
In response to piteOus appeal
from one of the immigrants who left his en-
ploy to come here, but having 'seen the ele-
phant," was anxious TO get back. All with
whom he talked told the same story The
North Caroilnian represented himself TO your
correspondent as a Republican, and impressed
him as aman of intelligence and Yeracity
Two more OF the negroes have died since
reaching this county, making four In all.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07

OF returns required by the article and section
OF the constitution above mentioned.
Answer-We assume that the genuineneSs OF
the return referred to relates to the signatures
of the officers signing, or to alterations
of the returns. The governor and council
have no power to reject returns on
either grounds unless an objection in writing
is presented TO them, setting forth that the
signatures of such officers or some one of them
are not genuine, or that return has been al
tered after it was signed. Then notice thereof
should be given to all persons interest
ed, and when adjudicating upon
council should be governed in the admission
of evidence by the established rules of evil
dence. In accordance with the law of this
State, the witnesses should be duly sworn,
that they may be punishable for the crime
of perjury II they wiIfully and corruptly
testify falsely, the governor and council have
no right to reject re urns for such cause with
out giving the parties interested therein a fair
opportunity to be heard. The genuinenesS of
returns in these particulars is TO be presumed,
and this presumption remains until overcome
by evidence procured as beioresaid.
Question II If the governor and council
have before them two lists of votes returned
from the same town, differing materially from
each other in the number of votes returned
as cast for the same persons, but
identical in all other respects, both having
been duly received at the secretary's office,
and they have no evidence to enable them TO
determine which is the true and genuine re-
turns are they required to treat either of them
as valid?
Answer-when two lists of votes are re-
turned to the office of the secretary
of state, the clerk of any town
or city, ana both duly certified return
first received at the Office of the secretary
must be on the basis of action of the governor
and council. If detective, or not the true
copy of the record, IL can be corrected or de-
fects supplied only in accordance with the
provisions of the statute relating thereto.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
GREENSBURG.

Heavy Rains-NegrO Immigrants Expected.
Special 70 the Sentinel:
GREENsBURG, Ind, Jan. SIT has been
rainin here since Saturday night, and the
farmers are complaining of great damage be-
ing done by high water. Along Sand creek
and Muddy forks the fences have been washed
away for several miles, and several small
bridges have been washed away. The bottom
lands along these creeks are covered with
water.
Several car loads of negroes are expected
here some time this week. If such be true,
we can not see what they will find TO do, as
the Republicans of this county are unable to
give the white members of the party employ
ment at the present time.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
Condition of the Negro Emigrant. in Kansas.

Condition Ot tie Negro Enlitsfant~ III hsiisds
TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 3I.-A staff correspond
ent OF the Chicago Inter Ocean, who has been
making an Investigation Of the exodus in
Kansas during four weeks travel through the
state, writes letter from here giving his con-
clusIons. He estimates the number of refu-
gees in the State at l5,C00. OF these he thinks
probably one-fifth were able to buy a little
land, and are making good progress in farm
ing. Most of the balance have found, through
the FreedmRn's Relief association, places as
laborers, and are giving good satisfaction, and
in no county did he find them applientes or
burdens upon the corporated charities, but the
demand Tor these labOrers has been stretched
to its fullest capacity as the accumulation Of
the refugees at the barracks now is nearly 700,
for whom no place can befound- Judg-
ing from what ne has learned from the refugees
themselves, aid fTom the increasing number
now from % TO So, arriving every day, the
Inter-Ocean representative predicts that
the movement to Kansas will
soon assume such proportions again as to
astonish the country, and unless the tide ca n
be turned or the charity OF the North more
readily bestowed, that the suffering which the
relief COMMITTEES, although laboring faithfully
with the means at their command, has not
been entirely abe to relieve during the receD {
cold weather, will soon be turned TO general
destitution and great suffering among the
pauper refugees.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
Eime-knn Club SkeptIcisna.


Said Brother Gardner at the last meeting
OF the Lime-Kiln Club: 81 was sxed de
odder day what dis club didn't believe in,
an de aueshun was one deeervIn' of thought
an refeckshun. Speakin' on behalf OF ell
dose present an miSsin' | think kin say.
81 1t doan' believe in baDgin' clothes
down cellar to dry.
80. II doan believe in putin q $40 hess
in front of $50 wsgin.
s3. It doani believe that tslkIn' polyticks
will buy Goldfish, or dat disputin' on religun
will darn socks
~. 1t doan' believe dat cigar in de mouf
an holes in de butes help man to git q
job.
''5. 1t doan' believe in psyin' cash down
for penny whistles an runnln' in debt for
grindstones.
IS. 1t doan' believe dat de world owes apt
man what he doan' work fur an put in fI1ll
time at.
az. 10 doan' belive in singin' frew its
nose when its mouf has muffin else to do bat
sing"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
oUEENsvILLE.
Bold Bad Burglars.

Special to the Sentinel:
QUEENsvILLE, Ind, Jan. 5.-A gang OF bar
glars broke into Ed Parker's store last night,
and robbed it of goods to the amount of up
ward of $500. No clue to the thieves, but evil
dence sufficient was found to indicate that il
was the work OF North Vernon craeksmen.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
NORTH VERNON.
Crushed BY the Cars.

Crushed by the Cars.
Special to the Sentinel:
NORTH VERNON, Ind, Jan. 5.-This morning
while Henry Bruning, brakeman on the o.
and NJ, was coupling cars at this point, he
was caught between two cars with defective
''bumpers" and his ribs and chest were so
badly crushed that his life is despaired OF. He
was taken 10 a hor Ee near by and everything
possible was done for him. At this writing he
is alive, but is suffering terribly. His physl-
clans are of the opinion that if his lungs are
not damaged he will recover.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
SHELBYVILLE.

Damage by the Flood-Mrs. BrinsOn's Re-
mains.
Special to the Sentinel:
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Jan. 5-All the water
courses of this county are at flood tide in con-
sequence of the recent long continued rains,
and are still rising. Much damage has been
done to the fencing and other property along
the banks of the principal streams. great
deal of corn, left in the fields, has been swept
away or seriously injured. Many of the cell
lars in the lower portion of this city are filed
with water, occasioning much Inconvenience
and injury to property.
The remains of Mrs. Lynn b. Brinson,
daughter of Joseph L. Martz, OF this city.
reached here from Kansas this evening, and
will be inferred tomorrow.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO,

Killed BY Falling From a Bridge.
Special to the Sentinel:
SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. 5.-l esterday after
noon John Babb, W lille under the influence
OF liquor, fell from the Liberty street bridge,
striking on his head some Is feet below, caus-
ing his death few hours afterward. He
leaves a family of two children.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
More Negro Emigrants for Indiana.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 30.-One hundred and
seventeen colored emigrants from Goldsboro,
n c., arrived this morning, en- route for Indi-
annapolis, via Washington. They are men,
women and children, under charge of the gem
eral passenger agent OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. Several hundred more are to
follow
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 3l.-Hon. George s.
Houston, United States senator for this state,
died at his home at Athens, this morning.
The capitol offices are all closed in respect 10
his memory. George Cobb and many promi-
nent citizens will go 70 Athens to attend the
funeral services next Friday.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
The Situation Growing Very Interesting-A
Strong Guard Maintained at the State
House.


House.
AUGUSTA, Me, Jan. 5-The governor and
council held no sessions for business TO day,
but have been In consultation in regard to the
course to be pursued. Guard is Sill main
tanned at the State House, with some 200 men.
In a room opposite the agricultural room
there are 90 stand of arms stacked ready for i'm
mediate use. The eye Of the guard is kept
upon all entering, passing through or leaving
the building. Although every train is bearing
crowds into the city, there has been
perfect order. The mayor has 200
extra policemen on duty. Neither side has
absolutely determined upon course which
is not subject to radical amendment This
much may be said, however, that the Fusion
lists deem II all important that they should
have a QuOrum, and are reSOrting TO all pOsSi-
ternooD a deputy was dispatched across the
country to Pennington TO endeavor to per-
susde Mr.'Voter, who has publicly refused TO
accept a certificate, TO att -ad the session to-
morrow. Mr.. Sproul, of Portland, in
his own behalf and that of
his colleague, VIII ask OF the
governor and council certificates as members
the Judges. Captain Goss, OF Bath, and the
Republican members elect, from five dis
franchised cities, will ask for the same right.
They claim that whatever may be done with
towns, case OF cities Is clear and unmts-
taxable. Every Republican deprived OF his
seat is either here or will be here, and at the
present moment but five Fusionists can be
counted on who will stay away.
IL Is reported that kilograms have been re-
cieved in large numbers from Democrats be
yond the state, urging submission u the opin.
lon OF the supreme court. Major General
Chamberlain came to the city last evening
being summoned by the governor. Leg'sla
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
Indorsing the Action of the Governor OF
Maine

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3I.-A telegram signed
by number of Democrats was sent TO. day 10
the governor OF Maiue, indorsing his action
on behalf of the Democracy of San Francisco.
The signatures include no prominent men OF
the Democratic party.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
ALMoN A. STRoUT,
REVELI.S MAXEY,
SAMUEL A. TRUE,
NATHAN +. REDLON,
RNRnN ID NIRREH

A petition from Bath for the seating of Cap
tain Guyce GOss will be OF the same tenor. 1t
has been stated, on good authority, that the
Fusionists claim that 20 Is a quorum in the
House, ON the ground that but l59 We're count
ed in. The Republicans have issued circulars
declaring that the position Is not legal, and is
against the recent decision of the court. They
state that the FusiOnIsts viii endeavor 10
compel an attendance OF members sufficient
House, when fully organized, has
no power to send for "a RepuOhcan-elect until
he Is sworn in. Governor Gsrcelon states that
the decision OF the court Will not change his
attitude toward the incoming Legislature.
The points ia the opinion might serve as
guide in future, but his work had been per-
formed under the constitution and statutes as
he understood them, and he should neither
withdraw the certificates or issue new ones.
Here and there may be found a dissenting
voice TO this position OF the governor, but in
the main 1t has the approval Of the mass of
FusIonists. caucus of Fusionists was held
this evening, continuing TO a late hour, pre-
sided over by +. w. Hill, OF Exeter, counted
in membeT). Speeches were made on the con-
dIton OF affairs, Prociaimlng adhesion tc Inc
stool them. They held in respect
the opinion Of the court, and
ity U in the Legislature, it should not be under
stood that they wonld ignore toe rights of the
minority. The meeting was harmonious A
determination was eX reSsed TO go forward
aud organize the Legislature according to the
certificates issued. The members OF the coun-
Gil report that within two weeks Judge Lib
bey stated to the governor, in the pres
ence of members OF the council. that the
returns signed by less than majority
of the Board of Aldermen could not be
counted. and If the law of ~ was cODstitu-
tional the returns could not be counted.
Judge Libby demes this. General Chamber
lain was summoned to consult with the gov
ernor in regard to the necessity of employing
n military force on "Wednesday. 1t was de-
cided that no such force was needed, but that
the police would be sufficient 10 preserve order
Admission 10 the State House on Wednesday
Will be tickets issued To certificated memb bers,
contestants, State officers, heads OF depart
ments, reporters, etc.
Pillsoury is out in the Standard denounciDg
the opinion of he court as partisan, and urg
ing the members counted in 10 stand for their
rights and not be bulldOZed.
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A Difference Unfolded.
Cincinnati Enquire

IClnc1nnAI Enqulrer.I T"N
There is one thing the Democracy can't
steal-the public cconfidence-n says the New
York Tribune. That's about tbs only thing
the Republican party hasn't stelepA
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The EDISON Electric Light shares Worth
SLIGO.

&4,5O0.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-The Graphic, speaking
of the remarka BILE rise in Edison electric light
shsres, says: As high as SI,5o0 has been paid
for one of these shares, and inside holders will
chances of their attaining a much higher
value. About s., ,0O0 is bid to-day for the stock
The Tribune notes the fact that amOrg the
IS lamps placed on eXhibt1O" at Menlo Park,
severalare already burning little dull.