The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-12-12

For the benefit of those who do not have the
time to read up the news every morning we have
condensed The leading events OF the week ending
Tuesday night, as fohows:l
CONGRESSIONAL AND WASHINGTON NOTES.
\ delegation called on President Arthur Satur-
day ask his interference in behalf OF O'Donnel.
The Mexican veterans favored the President
with call Saturday. They meet next year in
ST. Louis.
1t was agreed Monday among Republican
Senators that Senator Anthony should be Presi-
dent OF the Senate pro tenn.
The Democratic Senators heid q caucus last
Thursday, and appointed a Committee of seven
members 10 arrange the minority membership on
the Committees
Secretary Teller has rejected the application OF
the authorities OF Leadville enter for ,own-site
purposes grounds already patented as placer.clams
or reserved for a cemetery.
Senator Harrison has called meeting of the In
diana delegation ana representative HO0sies i'll
Washington, for the purpose of organizin. to
cure the Republican National Convention ut In-
dianapOls.
Captain T.. L. Grant. Republican,, was dis
charged from the postoifce of the House OF Repre-
sentatives TO make room for Democratic aPpli-
cant. but was promptly renstated on the discoy-
cry that he was MANNED Union soldier.
In the House OF Representatives las. Wednesday
Mr.. Randall raised objections 10 a deficiency APP
preparation of S20, coo for printing the Supreme
! Courr records. The death OF Thomas II. fierndon.
i of Alabama was announced, and an adjournment
was taken.
Twenty-Five petitions. numerously signed by
| business men in all parts OF the country, and
! asking that the bonded whisky period be ex-
tended was presented 10 Congress on Monday.
| The whisky extension bill which is being pre-
pared will differ but little from the Senate amend
ment TO the House bill of the last session, as re-
/ Iorted by Mr.. Sherman
| In the Senate Thursday petitions were pre-
| sented nom the Legislature OF Nebraska TO SO
| amend the laws as TO force railroads to take out
patents their land grants, and from the Astoria
| Chamber OF Commerce 10 forfeit lands granted to
| the OREGON Central Railroad. Mr.. Garland in tro-
| duced 2 bill TO release the memphis and Little
| Rock Road from conditions which uniustly affect
it, and to adjust differences on account OF customs
duties on iron; Mr.: Cannon presented a measure
! sofa and Wisconsin reserved for dams and reser-
| voirs Mr. Groome handed in an act 70 construct
| means of def-nsc. Mr.. Lapham proposed an
| amendment 10 the Constitution giving women the
| right OF suffrage.
! In the Senate last Wednesday Mr. Hoar pre-
| sented joint resolution OF the Legislature of
| Massachusetts in opposition 10 convict labor on
| public works. Mr.. Butler introduced bill TO re-
! peal the internal revenue laws and abolish the
| system. Mr.. CulIom presented a measure to place
The legislative power OF TAN in the hands of the
| the President. Mr.. Walker introduced bill TO in
dsTniy 1S i9E swamp lands sold BY the
! bounty land bill affecting every honoraby dis
charged soldier or sailor OF the late War. Mr..
Blair introduced joint resolution foI constitu-
tional amendment 10 prohibit the manufacture OF
sale of liquors. Mr.. Morgan offered resolution
for Military Academy west OF the Mississippi 70
educate Indians for the Army. Mr. Hoar intro
dnced bill providing Tor the use OF a patented
ballot box and counting device.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.
Winnipeg is beginning to talk about secession.
The Senate Committees were announced Mon
day.
The United states Treasury holds sfe2. lSl .s91
cash.
Tevers prevail among the French troops in Mad
/ 6caSCar.
The Directors Of The Louisville Exposition have
decided TO give another show next year.
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which took 70 Europe 1000 trade uollars.
The proposed visit of Crown Prince Frederick to
Rome continues to puzzle the German leaders.
The books OF the Union Pacific Road show thai
twO-thiIds OF the stock is owned in New England
General Hancock and staff passed through Chi
cago last "Wednesday for San Francisco ina a special
| car
Alexander C. Josiyn. formerly owner OF the
RurBet House, Cincinnati. died Thursday Ia
koIne.
Two rO,Iing-miIls were burnt Sunday morning.
Mount Hickory at Erie Pa. loss tl00.0O0 aud IN,
tnion OF Cleveland. loss. SS0.00e The Annisquam
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