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The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
A SAMPLE CLAIM.
A Franco-German Citizen with Remarka-
bly, Brilliant Imagination.


bly, Brilliant Imagination.
Washington Special.
The French-American Claims Commission
has become the vehicle for bringing to light
some of the most extravagant fables in the
shape of claims against the United States that
human ingenuity could well invent One of
them appears to be that of Michael Fenten-
helm, which, according to the showing of
lion. George H. Boutwell,, counsel for the
government, embodies an unblushing fab
rication in all its particulars. Mr.. Boutwell,
shows, to begin with, that Fentenheim is a
German from Strasburg, and not a subject of
France in any sense, and, therefore, has no
claim before the commission, even if his
claim ($311, 361 .03) had SAVIOR of validity
Fentenheim, however, has put in plenty
of testimony as far as he and his wife are
concerned, to show when his native ter
ritory was ceded to Germany, in
1871, he made haste to declare himself citi-
zen of France He cites evidence on file at
the French consulate in New York and the
State Department, but none OF the docu-
ments can apparently be found, and there is
nothing to show that his interest in France
dates back further than the filing OF his case
before this commission. His account of
property. for which he claims about 1928, 900,
reads like romance, and is equally unsup-
ported as his claim to French citizenship, He
declares that he owned $45 900 of property at
Pelican Point, in Charleston harbor, de-
stroyed by Union forces in 1863 Evidence
of both Union and Confederate officers
agrees that there were no such buildings in
existence as Fentenheim swears to,
and the abstract of title to
real estate shows that he owned no
land at the point. Then he has a claim
for $4,000 house destroyed by General Kill
patrick near Aiken, s. c.. upon given day.
Testimony goes to show that there was no
such house in existence where he locates it,
and furthermore, Fitzpatrick had left that
section of country two weeks before and
gone on to Columbia. He has another
schedule of tobacco store DESTROYED by
Union shells in the city of Charleston, which
does not appear to have had any existence at
the time alleged, except in the 100000 i'm
aglnation of Fentenheim and his good wife
Honora. She seems to swear as fuently as
her husband. Then again, this worthy
couple claims to have been despoiled of sew
eral thousand dollars worth of money and
jewels by deserters from General Buffers
army who were dressed in Confederate uni
forms and met the righteous couple on the
Chickahominy. Mr.. Boutwell, has shown up
this case in all its interesting features, and
in its wonderful details of trial it reads like
the voyage OF Sinbad the sailor.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20

Harlan, Woods, Matthews, Gray and Blatch
ford. Three daughters of the late Prof.
Henry occupied seats directly in front of the
statue.
After prayer by Rev. DR.. Hodges, of Prince
ton, Chief Justice Waite, as Chancellor of
the Smithsonian Institute, formally unveiled
The statue with few wel-chosen remarks,
in which he congratulated the friends of the
institution on the good fortune that
had made Prof. Henry its first
director. As Justice Waite pulled the
ropes to unveil the statue and the canvass
fell to the ground the band and choristers
rendered Haydns grand chorus, The
Heavens Are Telling" with fine effect.
President Porter then delivered his grafton
on the lite character and services of the sub
ject of the statue OF Professor Henry's
services as secretary of the institution, he
said; The Secretary was to initiate and
control the policy of novel institution,
with a handsome but not extravagant
endowment, given to the United
States for the increase and diff
fusion of knowledge among men.
Loosely interpreted, the terms of the gift
might admit of any application of usefulness.
But when read in the light of the known
tastes of the giver ard his previous bequest
OF an estate to society which was severely
scientific in its functions, and especially when
interpreted by the eminent need and certain
usefulness of special application, it was clear
to Professor Henry that it should be used
exclusively in the interests of an increase
and diffusion of scientific knowledge Be-
fore he entered upon his duties, the insttu-
tion had been partially committed to another
policy. 1t was not until after eighty years
of discussion and reports in committees, and
both houses of Congress, in which some of
the ablest and most brilliant members were
conspicuous that the policy of Professor
Hsnry at last prevailed, and has ever since
justified itself to the approval of the nation.
The experiment has justified the theory
Not only have the workings of the Smith
sonian Institution vindicated the wisdom
of his anticipations, but it is itself g
monument to his strong convictions,
and his uniform tenacity tempered, as these
were, by singular simplicity, patience and
unselfshness Had it not been for these
characteristics the Smithsonian Institution,
as we know it, would never have existed at all.
Were it not for the modesty of the man,
we could hear this statue speak as it surveys
the science of his life works-Si monumentum
queris circumspce. More than this should
be said. Every one of the great interests
which were at first loaded upon the instltu-
ton as a national library museum and col
lection of art, has in the end been better pro-
yided for and attained more vigorous growth
or more hopeful promise than would have
been the case had Prof. Henry's policy
failed"
Fully 5000 persons witnessed the unveil-
ing of the statue
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Notes and Personals.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Secretary Freling-
huysen, to-day, exchanged with the Spanish
minister, ratifcations of the trademark and
extradition treaties between the United States
and SPAIN
The counting committee to verify the
treasury cash and accounts in transfer from
Gifllan to Wyman, to-day finished their ex-
amina ton of money and securities
General Hazen, to-day, telegraphed to
weather observers in the West Indies that af-
ter the Both inst. no more reports or cyclones
can be made, owing to the failure of Congress
to make appropriations for the purpose. The
stations there will be abandoned.
The money withheld from the railroads by
the Postoffice Department in pursuance of
the act of 1870, and to which the Postmaster
general now decides the roads are entitled,
amounts in the aggregate to about $500, 600.
The order issued several days ago to place
on the list of frauds the Portable Electric
Light Company, of No % Water street, Bos-
ton, was to-day revoked by Postmaster-gen-
eral Gresham on the ground that the article
advertised for sale is patented, and cannot
therefore be classed as a fraudulent device.
Postmaster-general Ores ham, to-day, ap-
proved the specifications for the new postal
notes, and advertisements will bc ISSUED at
once inviting proposals for printing the
notes.
Tine National Academy of Science held
only business session to-day, which was oc-
cupied in consideration Of the names of can
didates for membership Professor Simon
Newcomb was elected vice-president and
Professor Asaph Hall home secretary.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20

and mining rights, and as a guide to correct
practice, lays down the following PROPOSE
tions: First, that the owner of a town lot,
under city title, may be recognized as
an adverse claimant under the min
ing statutes, TO demand stay of
proceedings for the purpose of bringing
suit in court to determine right of possession
and all collateral questions, if he shall elect
to come forward and set up his own title and
deny the right of the mining applicant, al
though it may, perhaps, not be incumbent on
him to do so in order TO protect his own title
under a town site patent already issued. Sec
ond, that the reservation from patent to a
town site of 'any mine of gold, silver, cinna-
bar or copper, or to any valid mining claim
OF possession held under existing laws of
Congress" following the language of the
town site laws carves out OF said
patent such mines and such mining rights as
existed at its date, and it is the duty of this
department to aid the law and allow claims
to mining ground to be presented and pat
ent to be obtained limited to the precise ex-
tent of the reservation so made. Third
that to procure such patent, the applicant
will be required to show affirmatively the
true location of the vein and the extent of
his own claim for surface ground, exhibit
ing by his plat its relation to all other claims
and to streets, blocks and municipal or other
improvements also, to prove the necessity
OF such surface ground to the use and oper-
ating of his mine. If the location antedates
the town site appropriation he must connect
himself with the original claim as actually
possessed and claimed, not in excess of the
surface ground allowed by law or local Gus
tom at the date of the town site appropria-
tion. Fourth, that when such showing has
been made sufficient to establish a clear
prima facie case, the applicant may be al
lowed to proceed by publication as in other
cases, subject to the filing of adverse claims
and PROCEEDINGS in pOurtS and If n a6VnrSo
claims are filed he may have his patent upon
completing his proofs, the entry of such pat
ent to contain the usual reservations respect
ing town rights
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Mysterious Shooting Case.

DETROIT April ia mysterious fatal
shooting took place at Grand Rapids last Fri
day. Two men registered at hotel as James
Clancy, of Buffalo, and Nate Addison, of
nowhere. For several days they drank heav-
lily. The survivor, Harmon Clinton, regis
tered as Clancy gives this account of the
tragedy. They had spent all their money, and
he determined to commit suicide. He took a
revolver, went to his room, cooked it and
lay on the bed. Just then Addison entered
and tried to seize the revolver, and in the
struggle it was discharged, killing Addison,
Clinton at once gave himself up, and is in
Jail awaiting the result of the coroner's in
quest, Clinton says he has a wife and chill
dred at Addison, N. Y, also brother S. E.
Clinton, well-known lawyer
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
PROFESSOR HENRYs STATUE.
Its Unveiling Brilliant Assemblage-Ad-
dress of Professor Porter

Its UnVeiling Brilliant Acknowledgements
dress of Professor Porter.
WASHINGTON, April 19--The statue of the
late Professor Henry, first secretary and di-
rector of the Smithsonian Institution, which
has been erected on the Smithsonian
grounds was unveiled to-day with appropri-
ate ceremonies in the presence of large
concourse of spectators, including many per-
sons distinguished in the social, political,
literary and scientific worlds The ceremo-
nies to-day consisted of music, including
grand chorals by the singing societies of
the District; prayer by Dr. Hodges,
of Princeton College; an address
and unveiling of the statue by
Chief Justice Waite, and an oration by Presi-
dent Noah Porter, of Yale College. The ex-
ercises began with the rendition of a grand
march by the Marine band, during the per-
formance of VIII ich the invited guests took
their places upon the platform about the
statue in the following order: Chief Justice
Waite, chancellor of the institution, with
President Noah Porter, of Yale College, and
Rev, Dr. R. R. Hodges of Princeton, Secreta-
rles Frelinghuysen, Folger, Lincoln and Tel
Ter, Postmaster-general Gresham and Commits
sioner of Patents Marble, Senators Morrill, and
Hill, of Colorado, Representatives Deering, of
Iowa, and Cox, of New York; Hon, Peter
Parker, Professor Asa Gray and Professor
Henry Coffee, of the board of regents of the
institution, with Professor Spencer Bayard,
secretary; Senators salisbury, Mcmillan,
Hawley and Groome; Representatives Wait,
Aldrich, Brown, Kasson, Robson, Pettibone,
Tucker, Cotton and Gibson, of the joint COM
mittee, appointed to represent Congress-
Among other prominent persons upon plat
form were w. w. Corcoran, of Washington;
Robert c. Wentbrook of Boston; ex-Secre-
tary of State Blaine, George Ban
croft the historian, and General
Sherman; the ministers of Great
Britain France, Japan and Turkey and
other members of the diplomatic corps
Associate Justices Miller, Fields, Bradley,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Injunction Against Des Moines.

DIES MoINEs, Ia, April ia petition for
an injunction was filed to-day in the Dis
trict Court, by nineteen heavy taxpayers
asking that the city be restrained from in
curing further debt. The petition alleges
the constitutional limit since 1877 and that
S275,0 900, bonds issued in 1873 and 1882. as
well as debts for new city buildings, gas war
rants and other city expenses, ought to be
set aside and the city discharged from liabil-
ity. The suit is the outcome OF bitter feel
ings between the council and the water
works the city having, as yet, refused to pay
nearly two years rent earned by the water
company, and the suit is evidently being
used as club to force settlement with the
water company.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
THE sTAR-RoUTE TRIAL.
Mr.. Ker Begins the Summing Up for the
Government.

MI. AAer Begins bne summing Up for the
Government
WASHINGTON, April 19.-When the star
route trial was resumed, this morning dis
cussion in regard to the proper method of
disposing of the prayers was continued The
court was inclined to favor submission and
consideration OF the prayers after the ad-
dresses to the jury had been delivered. The
discussion then turned upon the order of ar
gument to the jury, but the argument was
closed by the court refusing to hear more of
it. Judge Wylie said that in view of the un-
usual number of counsel for the defense,
there could be no question of the fairness of
allowing to the prosecution as many sum-
ming up or opening arguments as they de-
sired, but when it came to the closing argu-
ment for the government. it would be con-
fined to one argument by one counsel.
As to the remarks of Ingersoll about the
Attorney-general throwing into the scale the
weight of his great Office, the court did not
think that his appearance was much to be
deprecated on that account The govern
ment was already present here, and if the
Attorneys general saw fit to take part in the
government case. there would be no impro-
priety in the world. 1t was the custom in
England and had fallen into desuetude in
this country, because of the press of public
business.
After some further discussion, Mr.. Ker
began summing up for the government. He
referred to the Voluminous record of over
4, 400 pages, and said that it was his duty to
bring the salient points to the attention of
the jury. Beginning with the indictment,
he explained the law upon which it was
founded. AT first, he said, it had included
eight persons, but that number had been re-
duced to five. Peck was dead, Rerdell had
pleaded guilty, and the jury had nothing to
do with him, and Turner had been dropped
for good reasons. He wished the jury to
bear in mind that if they found defend
ants guilty and there was any error, the
court could set aside the verdict; but If they
returned a verdict of not guilty, no power
on earth could recall the action.
He then began detailed review
OF the testimony, with an occasional rap at
the counsel for the defense in good-natured
way, and without provoking any il-tempered
rejoinder. The principal target for Mr.. Ker's
remarks to-day was Dorsey-his convenient
forgetfuness and satisfaction with his mem
cry as it was; his defective sight which pre-
vented him from reading the largest head
lines, yet permitted him to single out
paper in Mr.. Merrick's hands and recognize
lace clear across the courtroom. Bradys
testimony was attacked in the same way.
The court adjourned with Mr.. Ker still on
the floor. 1t is likely that he will occupy
several days.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20

BosToN, April 19.-The Tewksbury investi-
cation was resumed to-day. Miss Bowen
resumed the stand, and detailed the history
of her downfall. Her testimony has no
bearing on the original purpose for which
the investigation was started, and much of it
is unfit for publication.
Mrs. Catherine Powers, employed at Tewks-
brry, took her six children with her. Her
baby was taken from her and thrown into a
bath-tub where other diseased children had
bathed, and was wiped with the same towel.
1t was the most horrible place she was ever
in, and she reiterated the abuses of females
in the bath One woman was beaten with a
stick, and all the women had their hair cut
close and soft soap deluged over them,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
WHEN
STORE.
THE INDIAN WAR.
Capture of Renegade White Chief of the
Apaches.

Odpturo Vi NSheSduo Nhite ChAeA VI tho
Apaches.
Tucson, A. T., April 19.-The Stars Her
mossillo special says: "a detachment of
troops which followed the Apaches from the
southeast had several running fights with
the Indians from Ures to Candies, and
claimed to have killed nearly the whole
band. After losing the trail of the balance,
some of the soldiers visited Candies, where a
soldier, who was in the campaign last year,
recognized white man who was with the
Indians at that time, acting as chief in one of
the fights. This soldier was wounded,
and was left on the field for
dead, but was conscious. From his
description of the Apache chief it was
thought to be L. n. Strecter, formerly United
States agent, a most desperate character.
For more than two years he has been the
leader of band of Apaches. His capture
proves that he was not mistaken in the man.
Governor Torres ordered him brought to
Herm osillo, but it is doubtful if he will be
alive when the order reaches the troops"
A Bowie special says: The Tombstone
rangers crossed the railroad track to-day at
Dragoon on fresh trail, heading for San
Carlos General Crook has ordered 300
scouts to be in readiness for long scout into
the Sierra Madres."
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
A BOND STORY.
How a Young Servant Girl Made Her For
tune, and Holds On to 1t.


tune, and Holds On to 1t.
Washington Special, 18th.
Inquiries regarding the transfer of United
States bonds are often received at the Treas
ury Department, which, when answered,
bring back interesting and wonderful his
tories from those most concerned. The latest
curiosity in this line is a letter from New
York lawyer, asking whether $50, 900 in bonds
had been transferred to a certain named wo-
man. An answer in the affirmative having
been forwarded by the department. the law
yer writes back that his clients are relatives
of an old man eighty years of age, who, they
had just discovered, has been influenced by a
young servant girl to make formal transfer
to her of this large amount of money. They
wanted to know at once if there was not
some irregularity in form, or failure to OBJ
serve requirements of law, sufficient to
justify them in taking the bonds
away from her by law. The books of the de-
partment showed, however, that not only
had the transfer been properly made for
value received" but it had also been attested
by the president of New York National
bank. Further than this, the books of the
department showed that the enterprising
servant girl, Immediately upon getting con.
troll of the old mans wealth, had disposed of
it all in various amounts to brokers and
bankers about the city, and had received full
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Automatic Freight.Car Brake Tests.

ST, LOUIS, April l9.-Some very interest
ing tests OF the automatic freight-car brake of
the American Brake Company were made on
the Carondelet branch of the Missouri Pa
cific railway this afternoon. The trials were
chiefly for the benefit of several railroad
commissioners from Wisconsin, Illinois,
Iowa and Missouri, but a number of local
railroad officials and other interested gentle
men witnessed them Seven tests were made
with an engine and twenty empty box and
fiat cars all differing in character and rates
of speed, and with quite satisfactory results.
The commissioners will make detailed re-
port of the trials.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Southern Associated Press Meeting.

CHATTANoo GA, April l9-The Southern
Press Association elected the following
officers: President, Pat Walsh, Augusta,
Ga, Chronicle; vice president, A. II. Belo,
Chattanooga Times; treasurer, NJ. NJ Dwi-
nell, Rome, Ga, Courier. The constitution
was amended to entitle membership of all
southern newspapers receiving Western or
New York Associated Press dispatches, and
an increase of 900 words was asked. The
executive committee wall report upon the
feasibility of organizing a Southern Asso-
ciated Press for the purchase and delivery of
news to southern newspapers The next an
nual meeting will be held at Atlanta.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
The Dakota Capital Commission Believed to
BE Illegal

ST., PAUL, Mimi, April 19.-Dispatches
from Yankton, D. T., state that the attorney
on behalf of the people in the quo warranto
covered that the appointment of these Off
GERS by legislative enactment is in direct con-
flict with section of the organizing act of
the Territory, which prescribes that officers
of this character shall be appointed by the
Governor and confirmed by the Legislature.
The Yanktoners are happy, as it is believed
that this settles the case between the COM
mission aad the present removal Of the cap
ital.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Assassination in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 19 "A Stevens
Point, Wis, dispatch says! "Pat. McHugh
was shot this morning by an unknown party
concealed in the west wing of the Curran
House. McHugh was sweeping in front of
his saloon and the ball, which was fired from
n rife, passed through from his shoulder
blade to his left nipple, grazing the heart in
its course. There is little possibility of his
recovery. This evening he was taken to Fond
au Lac by his mother and wife,
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
Walter G. KerchevaI.

CHICAGO, April 19-Walter G. Kercheval
marine reporter of the Tribune, died yester-
day morning shortly after O'Clock, in the
forty-fourth year of his age. The deceased
was we'll known in marine circles and highly
respected by his many friends and associates,
as was evinced yesterday by the many flags
flying at half-mast from number of bust
ness houses and from numerous vessels in
the ri
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
The Postal Arrangements Between tn
United States and Mexico

The Postal Arrangements Between the
United States and Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 19.-It is said at the
Postotfice Department that the report re-
ferred to in a recent dispatch from the City
of Mexico in regard to postal arrangements
between that country and the United States,
urged the necessity Of a daily instead of tri-
weekly mail service in Mexico. At present
the United States mails for Mexico reach the
frontier daily, and are delayed there on ac-
count of the slow mail service of that gov
ernment A change proposed, in which the
Mexican authorities appear to acquiesce, will
obviate delay, and the mails will be for
warded, as far as possible, on the day they
reach the Mexican border.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20

value in cash for the same. The relatives of
the old man are in dispair, as there;is nothing
to attach or seize from the evidently very
bright young woman, who has managed to
make her fortune so early in life, with little
trouble This is one of many cases going on
in daily life, which never see the light OF
publicity through the courts, on account of
the hopelessness of such proceeding or the
dread of scandal
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-04-20
After the Apaches.

DENVER, April 19,-An Elpaso Times spe-
cial from Crooks headquarters at WILCOX,
A. T., says General Crook, with 200
Apache scouts and one company of cavalry,
will move on the mountains of Mexico on
next Sunday, and Mexican troops will CO.
operate. Fears are entertained of a fight be-
tween the Apache scouts and rangers from
Tombstone who are reported en- route to at
tack the San Carlos Indians