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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-02

isvorsbly and unanimously reported from
the Committee on Railroads. The
nomination OF Lewis McMullen, TO be Appraiser
OF New York. has not been reported TO the
Senate Committee on Commerce there being no
quorum at the meeting this morning. There is an
inclination among Republicans TO make a contest
over this nomination. The office has no fixed
II many years. His friends IN the senate say ne
has been an excellent officer and that his re-
moval without cause, merely TO give the place 10
Democratic subordinate is inconsistent with the
spirit OF civil service reform. The Republicans
are, however, not unanimous in this regard;
many deeming IL best to make no contest except
IN the case of rel ovals without couse from of
ice TO which there is term fixed by law. The
Republicans Of the Senate are in caucus again on
this subject. Information comes through private
channels 10 Senators that the President does not
intend to make removals from Office which have
fixed terms.
The question OF final adjournment hinges upon
the decision of the caucus. The opinions of Re
publicsn Senators were divided between adjourn
nent on Thursday and prolongation of the ses-
sion.
The decrease of the public debt for the month
OF March amounts to S4S 100
Two oebt statements viii lbe issued. one in the
usual form and another in the fern suggested BY
Mr.. c. n. Judson, of New Nork. The latter form
Will show reduction in the amount OF cash in
the Treasury as made up from the following &C.
counts: Cod AID silver certificates. United states
notes held for certificates of deposit under act Of
June 3. 1872 The following accounts are ree0g-
n;zed as unavoidable: Fractional coin, nj sec
OF the the reserve for the REDEEM DtiOl OF le a tend
ers tSlOGOl. Tie debt statement will be increase
by The Pacific Railroad bonds and accrued inter
est, about SIS, 10000.
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GENERAL FoRElaN NEWS.
Germany Celebrates With a Grand Holt.
day Bismarck's Birthday.

BERLIN April 1.-Tnis being the SEVENTEEN an :
niversary of the birthday of Prince Bismarck, the
day is being celebrated throughout the Empire ai
holiday Of extraordinary interest. The En-
peror and his son, the Crown Prince Frederick
William, attended by all the resident Princes of
the Imperial family, called upon the Chancellor
at 10 oc'ock in the morning end congratulated
him. The Kaiser was especially warm and earnest
in his expressions OF regard. During the Imperial
visit the Emperor personally presented the won
derful oil copy OF the great portrait of himself 10
Prince Bismarck as personal memento The
Emperor himself decorated Count Herbert Bis
mark son OF the Chan cellor, with the Order of the
Red Eagle. The Imperial visitors spent most of
the remainder OF the morning at the Chancellors
residence.
After their departure the Federal Councillors
and Ministers called and presented their cOngrat-
nlstonS The Bismarck Birthday Testimonial
Committee subsequently visited the Chancellor,
snd formally presented him with the title deeds OF
the great Schoenhausen estate The entire after
noon was taken up by delegations which had
come 10 present testimonials from all classes of
the German people, and from all parts OF the En-
piTe.
1t is rumored that two Russian Generals OF high
rank. who have quietly arrived here bear from
the Car signal favor TO Prince Bismarck as a
present in honor ei his birthday.
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Indianlans in Washington.

Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Senator VOORHEES, said
to-day that the report that Mr. Eclos, OF the SEN
tinel, had applied for an appointment was untrue;
that when his friends had volunteered to present
his name he refused TO psrmit it. saying he would
accept nothing.
Representative Matson stated this evening TO the
Sentinel correspondent that he was informed by
Peresident Cleveland to. day that il was unlikely
that the appointment of revenue collector for his
(Matson's. revenue district would be made until
the agitation over the sppointne already made
had disappeared. Colonel Matson says DR.. Hun
ter. of Lawrenceburg, appears to have pretty
sure thing Of It when the appointment is finally
made,
1t is stated in Indiana circles that Senator Harri-
son will oppose. in executive session, the conir-
nation of John o. Henderson, who was appointed
revenue collector over Kirkpatrick. 1t is un Ter
stood he objects TO Henderson solely upon the
civil service reform grounds and will contend
that inasmuch as there were no charges against
Kirkpatri * he should be allowed to serve longer
than he has.
W. J. Vickory. OF Evansville, is at the Eboitt
House.
Mail messenger service has been ordered estab-
lished at Connellburg. Davies County, from the
o. and NJ. Railway flag station for all service re-
quired.
Postmaster commissions have been issued to
Geo. C. Kinnamsn. of Olio, Ind. and Andrew p
Allen, of Monon, Ind.
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A Peaceful Solution Of the Afghan 0ues.
tiOn Fading Away Both Govern.
ments Pushing Preparations.
British Cavalry Found the Arabs
at Tamai, as Surmised by
General Graham.
THE AFGHAN QUESTION.
The situation Looks as warlike as Ever
The Russians Actively Pushing For.
ward and the English Making
Preparations.

NEW YORK, April la London special TO; the
Times saws: The temporary relief caused by the
pacific talk OF the Marquis of Harrington is almost
wholly dissipsted by the statement that Russia
cOuct de no single vital point at issue. The war
preparations are going ahead as briskiy ever,
anG there is absolutely no real reason to count on
a pesCe iul solution
RumoIs Of attempts bv Russians to influence
the tribes the frontier line into positions en-
abling Russia TO claim certain spots.
LONDON, April Under the subsistence of the
scare, Spectators who had bought ammunition
stocks, expecting rise through wsr with Rus
sss. are now selling Private 81. Petersburg ad-
vices say that the government on the advice Of
the military council, Will spare no effort TO avoid
war.
rbe Birmingham Company, which the govern
ment has purchased, has the largest rife factory
ia England. II possesses patents on the Martini
Henry rifle. The company collapsed in the con-
chase includes stock OF rifles valued al s750.000
1t is expected several thousand workmen will be
started Immediately.
II is believed that the Cabinet Council during
the wet Will consider DeGrier's reply. Harting-
ton remains in London during the holiday.
The Ameer has sent circular TO The Governors
OF all the Afghan towns on the Amu-Darla River
to watch ard report any Russian movements, es-
pecielly in KoiO sGlah, which if once in the pos
session OF the Russians, would open the read to
Boekh and Cabul.
Polish papers state that at a recent banquet at
Odessa, Russian officers, ordered to join their Csu
casian regiments, responded with enthusiasm 10
the toast, THE coming war with England"
Russia is rapidly pushing canal from Merv to
TejenG with the object Of supplying the road with
water the troops moving from Asksbad 10 Merv,
also for the purpose OF cultivating the desert
1t is reported that the Tekkes of Merv disap
pointed with the Russian c0nquerors because
they are unable TO obtain spoils by rsiding
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Senate Prnoeedincs.

WAsHIN GTON, April Latter the reading OF the
journal the Chair laid before the Senate seyera
communications which he had received in regard
to the falling health Of General Grant, and asked
if it the pleasure of the Senate that the secra
tary should read them.
several Senators responded in the Affirmative,
whereupon the Associated Press bulletins were
read from the Secretary's desk.
Upon motion of Mr.. sherman the Chair was
authorized to appoint the com nittee provided for
in the Allison resolution adopted yesterday, 10
sit during the recess and take into consideration
the contingent expenses OF the Senate
The following Senator'S were named: Messrs.
Allison. Platt, Plumt, Miller, of New York Cock
rell. H6sris and Payne
Upon motion OF Mr.. Miller, OF New York, the
Senate at y 10 went into executive session.
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tion aud as prompt attention as the more
favored in influence and fortune

favored in influence and fortune
When the elements composing President
Clevelsnd's Cabinet are co 0sidered one must
be most erratic to charge the admins
ton
WITH BEING LESS
than Democratic. 1t would be like accusipg
June OF growing December SHOWS to accuse
Baysrd, Lamar or Garland of fostering Re-
publicanism. Did the administration de-
part from Democratic landmarks not one of
these would retain bis position for an hour.
Though less known to fame, Secretaries
Manning, Villas Endicott and Whitney have
lifelong Democratic records. Remembering
this, anu that every appointment except at
the New York Postofiee this deb. to In
dependent Repubiicsns) has been of Dem
ocrat, there is surely no warrant for any
criticism that Mr. Cleveland has fallen short
of his obligations to the party. The policy
of the administration may be Democratic
without following the Republican fashion of
making il merely means OF rewarding par
tisan service. The honorable inference is
that what men do in behalf of their party
they do ss patriots and not as lsborers for
grounds that his administration would be
in every essential the opposite of what the
last four Republican administrations have
been. Is not Mr.. Cleveland
DEMONSTRATING HANDSOMELY
that opposite policy? When has the ceun-
spectacle. prominent appointments? When
has National administration started ont
with such measures of reform? The
Cleveland policy is looking to result
for the Republic. 1t is looking to wise and
economical management of affairs, 1der
which the country will reattain prosperity,
and sectional strife be sent into it's too long
deferred grave. Will not such even:uations
strengthen the Democratic party?
Senator Voorhees, lot is not happy one
Just now. l think he is the recipient Of
more letters, kilograms and calls than any
Senator. His colleague being deadhesd in
affairs at present, double duty devolves on
Mr.. VOORHEES,. He is badly overtaxed. AS
faithfully as man ever worked he is
STRIVING TO BENEFIT INDIANA
and do justice by his constituents. His
for postofices, and the rivalry for these
places keeps him in pretty warm water. In
making . choice OF candidates for recon-
mendation he is actuated by the fairest
motives, and no disappointed persons should
find fault with him.
Mr.. Bynum is urging Dan Lemon for the
District Collectors ship. Eb Henderson iss up
ported by several leaders, while Judge Hol-
man is pressing DR.. Hunters claims. think
the latter's chances perhaps the best. Bay
less w. Hanna rlay secure foreign mission,
even though that 10 Japan has been filed.
The President stands admirably the press
ure of work, calls AID conferences. had
an interview with him to day. He looks no
more fatigusd, no more nervous, than when
in his quieter executive Office at Albany.
Changes are Occurring more rapidly in the
department forces within the last four days,
and before many months go by Democratic
officers and clerks will be in the majority.
ROB Roy
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RIEL'S REBELLION.
The Town of BaItleford Burned and Ten
Citizens KILLED.

WINNIPEG, Man.. April The latest dispatch
received from Bsttleford last night, was brief
announce ment of the killing of ten citizens, and
the burning OF the town. \ o Particulars nave
been received.
HALIFAX. y. g.. April The Sixty third Rifles
have been ordered 20 hold themselveS IN readiness
10 proceed 10 the North vest Territory.
ST. PAUL. April 1.-The DispstC h'g Winnipeg
special says 1he Stonies and CreeE, who joined
other bands yesterday in an attack on BaltiefOrd.
killed James Payne and George Applegarth. farm
instructors ana two settlers. They also barEed
large number or settlers houses.
AL the buildings at Battleford were pIliaged
and bnIned. II is expected that Biz Bars baud
and the Fort Pitt Indians viii also join in the
oellion. Big Pear, with 500 warriors, Is with Riel,
who is now said TO have ?, COD armed men but no
field pieces 1t is not known when Middleton
will order an advance OF the troops.
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The Pail Mall Gsz cite on the Russo ~
CHAN Boundary.

LONDON, April 1.-The Pail Mall Gazette. this
afternoon, states that Russa's answer to En-
glands proposals on the Afghan question
amounts 10 a cordial acce Dtance OF the proposals
as made by Earl Granville the British Foreign
Minister. The Gazette says that Russia consents
to accept as debatable territory the zone laid out
as such by England, and accepts the prime pie
that the frontier line shall not be drawn further
south than kaIezelias and Chamenibeid or
further north than Sherkepe and Saryazt. This
leaves as the only point 70 be discussed the Rus
sian suggestion that 1t would be more practical If
the zone of survey overlaDped the roughly de
fined OF debat6 bic land. in order 10 allow for
typographical and ethmo2raphical conditions. At
is not expected that this suggested extension of
the zone survey to the south OF the boundary line
run by III, Lestar. the Russian Commissioner, ap-
pointed TO meet Sir Peter LumS5en, the British
Commissioner TO arrange the Afghan boundary
diEpute, will be serious enough TO cause further
dificulfY
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Nominations.

WAsHINGToN, April 1.-The President sent in
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
A. Leo Knott, OF Maryland, to be Second Assist
ant Postmaster General
To be Postnas Iers: John A. Showalten, at
Latrobe, Pa: Adelbert Shepherd, at waverly,
Iowa; Bayard s. Gray. at Portland, Ind: Thomas
y. French. at Alexsndria, La Charles <. C5.F a.
McPherson, Kas.; G. Marion Moore at Pleasanton
Kss.: Michael }. Dougherty, at Galesburg III :
Ansel Watrous, at Fort Collins, Col; Palemon
Wiley. at Central City, Col; Wilber f. Horn, 81
Idaho Springs, Col
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Confirm ations.

WAsHINGTON, April 1.-The Senate. in executive
session, to-day confirmed the following nomina-
tions: Brown, Shipley & Co., of London, Eng
laBc, to be special fiscal agents of the Navy De.
partment; Captain William ]. Volmar, Fifth
Cavalry. to be Assistant Adjutsnt General, with
the rank OF MajO Captain George n Burton
Twenty-frst InfsntTY, TO be Inspector General
with the rank of Major.
To be Postmasters- Michael j. Dougherty st
Galesburg, III: Ansel Watrous, at Fort Collins
Col. Palemon Wiley, at Central City, Col; WiIber
T. Horn, at Idaho Springs Col.
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Adiudged Insane.
Special te the Sentinel

Special to the Sentinel.
MARION, Ind. April John W. Gugenham, OF
our city. was this day sdjudged insane by Justice
Wallace and Tinny and ordered to be taken 70 t1e
Insane Asylum at Indianapolis, to which place he
be viii conducted tonight by Marshal Fitzgerald.
Mr. Gugenham was prominent saloon keeper o.
our city. and well con nected at Urbans. o.. with
some or the most prominent business men of that
place. Cause OF insanity not known.
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A Saw-Miu Burned.

Special 70 the Sentinel.
HUSoIE, Ind, April l-Fire consumed d. N.
sniders mill and some lumber at Saiieler,
this county. last night Los on property. g.. 200
with no insurance. The loss is quite serious TO
the little village. siuce q goodly number OF eiti
zfEs were dependent upon IL TOR employment
and therefore support fOE themselves and families.
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General Graham's surmise About Osman
Dgna Verified.

SUAKIN April IA detachment OF cavalry was
sent out this morning TO reconnoiier in the neigh
borhood Of Tansi. They found Tamai occupied
by q large force of the enemy. The general ad-
vance of the British forces viii begin tomorrow
morning at day.break. The troops will sop A. the
Z'reba tomorrow hight, and will march on
Tamai Friday morning
The enemy suddenly appeared TO-DAY with a
large force in the direction of Handoub and the
men who were at work on the railroad were rap
idlv vy1fhdra
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China Accepts rerry's P.oposars.

PARIS. April I'M. Ferry to-day handed Presi-
dent Grevey dispatch which had just been re-
ceved, stating that the Chinese Government had
accepted n. Ferrys proposals for peace and
wished 10 tx date for the evacuation OF the po-
tioDs now occupied by the Chinese. The
dispatch was dated subsequent TO the defeat OF the
French forces al Lang Son.
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Coffee Found GUILTY.


Special 10 the Sentinel.
CRAwroRDsvTILE April 1.-The Jug this even
ing returned q verdict OF guilty against John W.
Cofft e. charged with the murder OF james NJ Null
len and vile. OF Coal Greek Township. on Janu-
sry :, lSS5 and fixed his punishment al oeatn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25

A few years ago. it was reported that
the Milwaukee railroad management
had prepared elaborate plans for q
bridge across the Missouri :iver at Yank.
ton, based upon soundings made at tke
instance of Yankton citizens many years
ago. There is gentleman in this city
who told us year or so ago that he
heard the Yankton bridge proposition
discussed by the high officials of the
Milwaukee company while ON one of
their annual inspection tours. The
fact that this enterprise has been con-
sidered comes to mind now in
connection with other railroad move-
ments. 1t is an improvement worthy of
the most hearty encouragement. The
Milwaukee company has contemplated
8. a.westwardimovement. from one Of three
points-Chamberlain, Running Water
and Yankton. The Sioux reservation
blocks the way at the former point and
opposite Running Water it stretches
along one side of the proposed route for
two hundred and fifty miles. The chances
therefore, if a forward movement is
made, seem to be in favor of Yankton
as crossing point. 1t is said that the
bridge project has been revived. II SO
it is an important matter to the people
of our city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25

The laws Of the last legislative session
will be ready in about o week. The de-
lay has been occasioned by the red tape
process necessary in most governmental
transactions, the mechanical part OF the
business having been rapidly pushed
from the day of the approval of the con.
tract BY the authorities at Washington.
A leading attorney makes the sensible
suggestion that new laws should take
effect from the date of their publication,
instead OF from the date of their ap.
proval. he says this plan would re.
lieve attorneys from many embarrassing
complications. Many of the laws in. the
forthcoming volume are six months old,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25

The outlook for large corn crop will
soon be discouraging unless there shall be
cessation of rain storms and cool spells
of weather. Weeds cannot be kept down
with 80 much moisture, and corn at this
season needs more dry and warm
weather.-CouncH Bluffs Nonparsil.
The outlook in this section for large
corn crop could not be more encourag.
ing. Though the spring was backward
corn is fully three weeks ahead of itseli
and is growing rapidly. Our farmers
have stayed with their fields almost
night and day and have kept down the
weeds. The corn area in Yankton coun.
ty is much larger than ever before.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25
John McCuIlouah' Cond5,;on

New York, June 23-John McCul.
lough, tragedian, wandered aimlessly
about the Sturtevant house this morn.
ing. It was evident he did not know
what he was doing. Hitchcock, the
clerk, who had trouble with him Sunday
afternoon, kept an eye on him. "He has
threatened to kill me-" said Hitchcock.
"lf he comes near me again I'll hit BIN.
! don't care if he is irresponsible. If he
is. his friends ought to take care of him" "
Capt. Connor, of the St. James hotel,
WHO has been McCullough's friend and
business partner for years, says he will
not take the first step, and this seems to
be the trouble with everybody. Capt.
Connor says Mccullough ought to be
put in an asylum, but that the only per.
son who cap do that is his wife.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25
Cowboys Kill Half Dozen Apache
nopvar 1np> 90 III. r.:L

Cowboys Kill Half a Dozen Apaches.
Denver, June 22-The Tribune-Rep
llcan's Durangy special says: A messen-
ger from the Dolores valley arrived this
afternoon. He says the Indians killed a
man named Genthner, seriously wound.
ed his wife and burned the house, barns,
etc. The messenger confirms the report
that cowboys killed six of q family OF
Indians. Another messenger who ar.
rived this evening reports that party
of Indians met Joe Dougherty, a brothei
OF Capt. Dougherty, of the twenty.sec
ond cavalry, killed him and carried his
wife into captivity. Capt. Perrine, who
was encamped in the Montezuma valley
With three companies, sent Captain
Dougherty with the latter's command to
the scene of murder. It is stated that
the command at Fort Lewis, hearing Of
Perrlne's action, sent company of cav.
airy to intercept Dougherty, fearing he
might lose discretion and seek revenge
for the death of his brother and captiv
ity of his sister-in-law.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25
small Pox Among Indians.

PoplarRiver., Month ane 2O-Two cases
OF small pox were to-day discovered in
the Indian camps here, where it is said to
have existed two weeks or more. That
it has been transmitted from Canadian
Indians among some tribes among whom
it seems to have perpetuated life is the
most likely theory of its origin. Disln.
fectants are being freely used through
the camp. and the most stringent meas
ures are being taken by the agent to
prevent contagion. Many of the Indians
have been vaccinated and the disease
may spread. To contemplate the waste
and dissolution most liable to result from
such pestilence becoming general
among the savages, presents o scene of
horror which must be seen to be appre.
ciated,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25
The preller MURDER Case

St. Louis, June 22-James T. Brady,
the st. Louis agent of Cooks Tourist
company in England, has received in
structions to investigate the Maxwell
Preller murder at the Southern hotel
last April, and to find out, if possible, if
the body in the trunk was not medical
college subject instead of Preller's body.
The letter states that Preller, before
leaving England, had his life insured in
Cooks company for large amount.
Exactly how much is not known here,
but 1t is supposed to be $4,000; that
Preller's relatives are very anxious to
get the money and that the company re-
fuse to pay it, believing that thorough
investigation will show that Preller is
still alive and that the hotel trunk was
hoax, and the result of consp iracy
between Maxwell and Preller.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-25
A BAD Concern, ,

Boston, June 23-Insurance Commits.
sloner Talbot has made report to the
attorney general of his investigation of
the affairs of the Peoples Benefit COM
pany, OF Boston, transacting business on
the life and health insurance assessment
plan, the result of which he sums up as
follows: The investigation satisfied me
that the management is grossly incom.
petent and careless of the trust, if not
willtuly dishonest, and if its affairs are
not already beyond reformation the in
terests of its members and the public
demand change IN its business control
by judicial Intervention.