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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
CONDENSED cELEGRAus.

The Pitman Hosiery Manufacturing Com
pany, at Laconia, n. h, stopped Tuesday
night, throwing 80 hands out OF employ
ment
The Philadelphia Grand Jury yesterday
found true bills against William I. and
Lewis J. Ladner. the suspended bankers.
charging them with embezzlement.
The Citizens Fuel Company struck the
best quality of petroleum in their quartz
well. negr Washington, Pa, a. a depth OF
2,l90 feet. Good developments are expected.
The hearing of the representatives. of the
extension OF the time for the payment OF the
tax on the whisky IN bond, which wss to
have taken place yesterday at the Treasury
Department, has been postponed until Sat-
urday.
The Injunction issued. at Waterbury,
Conn, against Henry BeTgh, restraining
him. SIS executor, from disposing or any of
the property of Miss Carrie Wel:on, who lost
her life in theRocky Mountains. The in
junction is resurnable February 2.
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Wealthy WashingtOnians Decidedly
Charitable = President Arthur
Wants the SenatOrship
for a Fulcrum.
Series of Astronomical Observa-
ticns at the Naval Observa-
tory = Public Debt
Decreased.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.

His Recent Letter IL Said to Have Scared
Several Political ClerRs BadIy-MOre Ex-
pected Prom Him Soon.
special TO the Sentinel
WASHINGTON, Dec, SIT wss stated here
to-day that Governor Cleveland was given
opportunity by arrangement to expound
his civil service views IN the letter to Curtis,
and that it is arranged that he is to go
further in the matter before his inaugura-
ton, SO that the people of the county
will understand him fully b.
fore he takes hold of the helm.
As generally interpreted the letter shows
Mr.. Cleveland to be the sort of man be has
been universally represented 10 be-hard-
working. business-like. jut. Beyond doubt
ne means that the Federal officials must do
one thing az the IL they would serve un-
der him--tbst II. attend 10 their duties sad
let the politicisns n aDage politics.
New York men say that the letter is char
acteristic of the writer. They believes he
means to divide politics and the manage
ment OF the Governments affairs. One said
to-day that Mr.. Cleveland would not permit
a member of his Cabinet TO look after his
Own, or anybody elses campaign, nor
allow a 81. coo clerk to run an errand
in politics. that the line wonld be
drawn against politics at the very door OF
the departments Nevertheless they say.
he is manipulator of political affairs and
will steer the ship of State clear, of trouble
during the next four years.
If MT. Cleveland writes another letter as
strong as this one he will frighten some OF
the unwary clerks here entirely out OF their
wit. They are badly scared now.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
Dsstru.tlve Fjre.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Dec. 81 "A fire hsa
broke out IL Miller Bros. store, in the cen.
ter part OF this city snG.there viii be an i'm
meuse fire.
TIE fire has entirely consumed Miller
Bros, the largest dry goods house in the
city Sohmidt's music store IS now burning.
The fire totally destroyed Miller Bros. dry
goods house The total loss of stock is $3.50
coo to $500 coo: building $4,000. Total in.
surance, S25, 600 TO $4,000 on stock, 5000
on building. Charles T. Schmidt, music
dealer, total loss, Sl4, 600; Insurance., So 500.
Georges. SOnntsgg & Co. hardware dealers,
loss 5y fire and water about $40 600 on stock
of about SIS, 600: insurance, S33 80. c. c..
Tenny, hat and far dealer, loss So 600; in
surgnCe Sc GOO
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Rraolxs & Dickson.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-The Argument upon
the motion of the appointment of re-
ceiSer OF the property of Brooks & Dickson,
theatrical managers, was not heard TO-DAY
owing 10 the fact that the parties have made
settlement of the suit brought by james
Brooks for a disssolution.of the coDartner-
ship. Negotiations for a settlement fol.
lowed. and the result was that Randall as
signed all his interest in the firm to other
parties. Brooks e. Dickson then made an
assignment for the benefit OF their creditors.
This puts their property ia the hands of an
assignee, and as that was all that Brooks
was 6esirous OF obtaining by his suit, the
proceedings were discontin ued and the mo.
tlon for q receiver Withdrawn.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EARTHQUAKES IN SPAIN.

Further Shocks Reported from the Land OF
the Cid More Victims Discovered as the
Debris IS Removed.
MADRID. Dec. 3l.-Further earthquake
shocks we're experienced yesterday ~ Velaz
Malaga. city of 13 coo people. few miles
from Malaga. The shocks we're of much
violence. n any houses were utterly d.
stroyed T. people became terror stricken
and sban5 ea ihs city altogether, They
are now eD mp I outside Of the town, aud
the TELEGRAPH s's On mas been removed 10
the same plscs
thousand houses at Albania are n
ruins. The work Of searching the debris for
dead bodies OF victims OF the disaster was
vigorously prosecuted yesterday. Daring
the day 1872 bodies were recovered.
Shocks yesterday were also felt mora or
less severely else whers throughout the prov
ince OF Malaga and through Granada. Thsy
occurred between the hours of and ID in
the morning. There was further loss of Lille
and PROPERTY at Perians, RiogoriO, Vinniia.
and Alfsnatez0.
It is estimated that the total number OF
persons killed since Christmas is coo.
The toSss OF AlbuqSerO is completely de-
s'Toyed. and many people perished, among
whom were severel local officials.
A subscription for the relief Of the suffer
ers las been started 10 MeNgid, Maiaga and
Granada. Tie King subscrIbed S6 900.
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NEW YORK ALD1RMEs.

MayOr Edison Nominates Roland 81. Squire
and Ne is PrSnptls and UBsnfsnooslv
'Oo1 .rned superintendent or Public
WORKS.
NEW YopE Dec 31.-At the session of the
Beard OF Aldermen to night Mayor Edison
sat in the name of Roland NJ. Squire as the
n3minee for Superintendent of the Depart
z.ent of Public Works. The Board promptly
csnfrmed the nomination by a unanimous
vote. Alderman Kirk was absent aud Al.
derman 0Connor was excused. Roland NJ.
Seuire was born in Springfield. VT, and is
forty seven years old. He and Mayor Edison
were schoolmates in Chester, Vt. Mr.. Squire
began practice in Boston, and was for several
years a partner of ex Collector Simmons Of
that port BE retired three years ago aud
came TO New York TO reside. He has never
prscticed here, but has lived in retirement at
81 Mott avenue. Mr. Squire is not identi-
fed with any political organization. Mayor
Edison said tonight that his lifelong ac-
qUaintance with Mr.. Squire made him
capable of judging of that gentlemau's capac-
ity and character, and be was sure Squire
would give complete satisfaction to the pso-
DIE in the discharge of the commissioners
duties.
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work stopped on the Ice Castle.

MONTREAL, Dec. 3l.-0wing to the heavy
thaw, work On the ice palace Is entirely s0s-
pended. II is feared unless it turns colder
the work will be oi no purpose. 1t is feared
the structure will not be finished ia time,
but The architect declares the castle can. De
put up in half the time it took last year.
The work can be carried on at night by
electric light, II necessary. It IS under stood
the carnival drive will be restricted to foUrs.
skies or eights ia hand, unicOrns. tandems
and pairs, with sleighs manned bY snow
shoes and tobogg6n. The river has fallen
two inches TO day, and is still falling. The
general opinion, ho6eTer, is that the water
VIII rise again as soon IS the cold weather
sets IN. Merchants along the river front and
low localities oootinue to remove their goods
to place OF safety
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
TIE POOR os wAsHINeroN.
A Great Amount of Charity Being Dis
played by We< hin gton 0sncIaIs Toward
the Poor.

Great Amount of Charity Being Dis
played by wsS hiDgton 0aclAIs howard
the Poor.
Special 10 the Sentinel
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Withal Washing
ton is charitable place. During the holi.
days the poor people here have Jared as well,
if not better, at the hands of the
wealthy than they are wont in other
large cities throughout the country.
the men highest in political circles encouE.
eyed their wives and children to attend the
entertainments for the needy and to feed
the hungry. The daughter of the President,
little girl fourteen years old, led the move.
ments of charity among the young people,
and every one labored to excel in humanita-
risn work
There is a great deal OF poverty st the
Nations Capitol. The streets are az times
almost crowded with beggsrs ard rags. The
stranger Is besought at every step for chavify
and hundreds live off the errors Of the
gnileless ard unsophisticsted 0ne-third Of
tie population are negroes, aud they are
nearly all poor. The whites here fared bet
ter. however. and are fewer in populrt0n
All these were fed and clothed and made
happy during the holidays The Cabinet
cffcers, Senators and others in elevated
ranks extended unstintiDg hands For ter
days their hsmes were the asyiums of n
poverty stricken. Good nature has Rbound
ed, and for some reason there has been nor.
general hberality than has been known fof
decades.
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THE WEATHER.

The Storm I'm Minnesota and Dakota Has
subsided, Remaining Cold and Clear.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 3l.-rhe storm in Mime
xota and Dakota last night gave place this
morning 10 clear, colder weather. with
high wind. Six to eight inches of snow tell.
and several night trains were abandoned.
The trains on The Northern Pacific and Man
itoha Roads arrived nearly on time, and
those on the Minnes polls aud st. Louis, and
Milwaukee and ST. Paul were delayed bat
an hour or two. The outgoing train on the
Omaha Road is blockaded at ST. James, and
the incoming train on the same road is
about twelve hours late. The storm seems
TO have been worst in the southern part of
the State.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
THE h. AND o. TELEGRAPH.

A Sweeping Reduction In Telegraph Rates,
Commencing With the New Year.
special 10 the Sentinel
NEW YoRK Dec 31.-The =. and o. Tele-
graph Company has made 1884 memorable
in telegraphic history by The construction of
the greatest number of miles of wire ever
known within a period Of twelve months.
at the opening of the year its mileage wss
less than 20 900; it is now 1900, no less
than 2S, ,O0e miles having bsen strung from
January l to December 81. Certainly it
would appear beyond all further cavil that
the B. and o. has come TO stay, and that its
peImenence was coincident With its progress.
The character, too, of the construction is
self-evlsent fact of solidity. As the
majority of the new extensions are of large
gauge, galvanized iron wire, with over 1000
miles of hard-drawn copper wire. which is
as much an advance upon the old-time ma
terial as is the substitution OF steel for iron
railroads.
With such a record for the year just closed
the B. and o. signalizes the new year with
such q wholesale reduction of telegraphic
rates SIS must fairly divide the honors OF
the day in an interchange of the compli-
ments of the sssson. The tumble in the
tariff Is most decidedly 8 general one. embrac-
ips al the great commercial centers within
the widely extensive system OF the
baltimore and Ohio Company. For in
stance, between this city, Boston. Provi-
dence. Fall River. Newport News. Bedford,
Waterbury and other New England points,
ten cents for ten words. In order that a
full appreciation OF the reduction may be
had by running comparisons So to the rates
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
srNEEAL FoRE1GN NEWS.
The Examination in the Jansen Case Con
tinued.

The Examination in the Jansen Case Con
tinued.
LIvERPooL, Dec. 31-Fhe judicial exami-
ration IL the csse of the second mate, VIII
liam Ranscher and Boatswain Ferdinand
KWlpein, of the American ship l. +. Chap
man, arrested at Berkeuhead ten days ago,
on the charge having murdered a Russian
seaman named Jansen, which was begun
yesterday. was concluded to-day. The sea-
men testified 10 numerous acts of cruelty
on the part of the Captain and other officers
Jansen, they testified, lett San Francisco in
good health-@ Ia one instance he was COM
pelled to carry heavy capstan bar for
hours, and was dragged out of his bunk On
the morning the fatal outrage occurred, Sc
vereiy hegged before BE Was lsshed 90 toe
tOrssil sheets the exposure there for two
hours coming as \ elimination Of the long
continued i'll treatment TO which be had
been subjected vas too much for the poor
fellow. The prisoners were commanded .
await further action,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
Australian Coionists Protest Against th'
German Annexation,

MELBOURNE. Dec. 3l.-James Service
Prime Minister of the colony, has sent ths
Governor OF Victoria q note recounting tn.
assurances Of the imperial government tha'
a settlement by q foreign power in New
Guinea was improbable and would be re
gsTded ss aa unfrisndly act. In conse
quencs Of these assurances" the PremieI
says, the colonists condded in the govern
meIt to protect their interests. IL is only
just to suppose the Germans annexed with
out the knowledge Of the government. The
colonists are indignant that while forbidden
10 act themselves, the government should al
low Germany TO step ip."
The Premier and the Governor have sent
q telegram to Earl Derby. Imperial Colonial
Secretary, urging him to telegraph authority
to Australia to take the necessary steps to
secure the islands remaining available. and
conveying vigorous protest on behalf OF
Victoria against the inaction OF the imperial
govern ment.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
Series of Astronomical Observations to
be Made.

A Series OF Astronomical observations to
be Made.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 3L-A series of astro-
nomical observations viii soon begin at the
Naval observatory 70 determine with che ut
most nicely the latitude of the institute,
or to speak more exactly, the latitude Of
certain telescope which will be used in the
process. A naval officer has been detailed
10 perform the duty, which may require two
years for its completion-one year for %
servation and another to work up the re.
suits mathemstically & similar series OF
observations viii be made o. Portuguese as
tronomers at Lisbon, and ultimately II the
national Cbservatories in several other parts
Of the world. The purpose OF these under
takings is to secure a standard By which
comparisons may be made ten twenty and
Fifty years hence, 70 determine If in the
meantime the geological changes which are
supposed 10 be taking place in the interior
OF the globe have altered the position Of its
center CT gravity.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
4 Chicago Prospeotor Robbed.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 31.-W. s. Mar.
tin, from Chicago, who has been here nearly
month prospecting, had his pockets cut
while asleep yesterday, and nearly 81, 100
taken. An itinerant patent medicine man,
]. II. Cooper, who drank with Martin all
day yesterday, was arrested while preparing
10 take the train this this morning and
searched. Money almost 20 the amount
wanted, and answering Martins descrip-
ton, was found on his person.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
rIaefinr Prnclnimed.

DUBLIN, Dec. 3I.-The Nationalist demon
stratiOn. announced 10 take place at the VII
lage of Coal Island, County Of Tyrone, has
been proclaimed by the authorities, because
q counter demonstration was threatened
and it is feared a collision might occur. Ex.
ira police has bseu cent 20 Coal Is.and.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
The Blizzard over. But VERY Cold.

SIOUX CRY, Ia, Dec. 3t.-The blizzard
which prevailed in this section yesterday and
last night passed over to-day, and was sue
cssded by severe cold, the Thermometer in
dicating thirteen below at p. m The rail-
roads were badly blocked, excepting the
Sioux City and Pacific, bas are being rapidly
opened and trains are expected in on all
lines tonight and tomorrow The snow is
packed so hasd that il csn not drift.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
President Arthur still waging His Cam
paign for the Senatorship.

paign for the Senatorship.
Special 70 the Sentinel
WAsHISGToN. Dec. 31.-The President is
still waging his campaign in New York for
the United States Senatorship. A gentle
man fresh from that State said to-day that
there was a movement being made in the
city of New York of those who advocated Mr..
Arthur's nomination at Chicago to have
him elected TO the Senate at all hazards.
and TO force him into the Presidential NOM
insiion four years hence. They contend that
Mr.. Arthur could have been elected had he
been in Mr.. Blaine's place; that hs must be
the next Republican nominee, and that the
only sure road to it is through the Senate.
1t looks now as though he might be elected
10 the Senate.
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pefaleas.on IL D. press.

LONDON, Dec. Sl-Advicss from Lsraica,
Cyprua say deislcations amounting to $3.50 :
600 have been discovered in the regsnus ds-
partment. Many officials have fed 20 Asia
Minor. Some OF ghe account books have
been desfroE ed.
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wants to Govern eas ooa-o State.

BERLIN, Dec 2l.-Ths National Zsituny
seys It is King Isopod's wish TO ses one II
his fathers descendsn.s govern the Coog0
State. Il is proposed that the ssss OF TIA
supreme government FOR tbas couurrv sasI
be Brussels, 8ith an international council
in control
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
INDICATIONS.

WAsHreTos, Jan. /.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley - Partly
cloudy weather. local rains or SHOWS followed by
clearing weather. lower temperature. northerly
winds.
Upper Lake Region-ClearinZ weather, lower
temperature. northwest winds.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01

LONDON, Dec 31.-The Pail Mall Gazstte
says that Franco intends issuing q large
loan in January, 1885, unless Ferry shall
speedily settle the Tonquin difficulty.
France win then declare war on China, IN
order to avoid the complications arising
from the present anomalous position in the
East
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
EuloEizsng Rismarck.

PARIS. Dec 5l.-The Temps ellogises the
colonial policy OF Bismarck, and says: He
will provide an outlet for the cver-popula
ton of Germany, and tor German trade and
enlerprisa1
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01

HoNe KoNG, Dee Sl.-Tgo Frsuch ships
have gone to C0rse There ere no biocE.
aiding ships at Ia wan on the southwestern
coast OF FormOsa, so intercourse with that
part Is un0bstructed Blockade running
with the ports On the northern c0asJ IS
active
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-01
Consulting American Bishops.

RoNE, Dec 3L-The Pope has consulted
the American Bishops as 10 the advisability
OF appointing an Americrn rector, instead
of an Italian, for the North American Col
leee az Rome
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CoNsTANTINePLk, Dec. 3f.-The fires Of in-
surrsction are suoideriDg among the popu-
lace of this city. The posting Of seditiOus
placards is a nightly occurrence. A body. of
Turks STACKED = mil near Perlepe, town ia
Macedonia aud killed and wounded several
persons,
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a Phase of the omce-seeking Idea uIus
trated.

a Phase of the Omce-SeekiBg Idea ulas-
trated.
Special to the Sentinel.
WAsHINGToS, Dec. 31.-As illustrative of
the common. place way in which some polit-
ical aspirants view ofice-getting, Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue Evans has re-
ceived the following letter from an am
bilious individual in one of the Central
States:
DEAR SIR wrote you some time ago in refer
enee to the Collectorship of Internal Revenue O
this district. The information asked was the
amount of bond required and salary of Office, and
also VI hat counties are included in the district.
Yours respectfully.
Commissioner Evans has answered the
letter. and promises that If the fellow
doesn't address him be will his successor,
requesting that the commission for the office
be forwarded.
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The Public ID. bt Reduced.

WAsHfSGToN, Dec. 31.-Is is estimated
that there has been q decrease OF nesrly
$400. 600 in the public debt statement dur
ing December. Receipts have pesn light
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erful local interest OF the traders and arti-
Sans, who make Urge profits by supplying
and repairing the French men-oi-war. The
authorities are unable TO enforce the law.
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violations of Law.

LONDON. Dec. 3l.-Tbe Pail Mall Gazette
says: "lt is believed there is a constact vio-
laiion of the foreign enlistment act at Hong
Kong. This comee about through the po "
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CIara nrorrls 40 Troape 80 -unllar

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 3I-The 7:4o
west bound train on the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railroad came N collision
with the incoming tra,n twelvs rnlles from
this city, causing { seriSus wreck. Baggage
n sster Terry, Of oa'rh vnd train. nld
tEo -coieTs3 lne$~6era leffousiy iA5GIb5.
The Clara Morris Troupe we're on their wsy
10 Pensacola, bnt none of them were hurt.
a special train brought the men back to this
civ
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Paris. Dec. 3l.-Crowds OF people visited
the Viile D'Aursy to-day, in ccmmsmors.
ton Of The death of Gaubetta, December 81,
1852.
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LeNDoS, Dec. 3l.-Ths Queen has sent a
dispatch 10 the residents of Bslmoral stat
ing that the Princess BEATRICE will ssill re-
sice With her after her marriage to Prince
Henry, of Battenberg.
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and disbursements heavier than usual. Pay
ments on scconnt of pensions amount to
over s., ,000,00o.
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mIsRAps BY RaIL.
Run into Cosi Erain-The Passenger
BADLY shaken Up.

BADLY shaken Up.
WILKEsBARBE. Pa. Dec. 31.-The Eimira
passenger train Oa the Lehigh Valley Rail-
read ran into cosl train this afternoon.
Several coal cars wsrs thrown from the track
and the cow-catcaer on the engine OK the
passenger train was demolished. The pas.
sengers were badly shaken up. No one in
iured.
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The rarthquaAo Pauic Increasing.

MADRID Dec. 81. The panic caused By
the earthquake Is increasing at Archidona,
Grenada, IasIox and Nelez. At Malaga the
inhabitants are still encamped il tb9 fields.
The museum, university, hospital prison
and government offices are more or less
severely damaged.
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Heavy Shocks ano Great Mortality.
MADRID Dec. 81. The shocks yesterday in
Granada and Malaga were very disastrous
and attsndel with heavy mortality.