davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Ex-speaker Keifer Banqueted.

SPRINGFIELD, O., March IA bsnqUe
was given to Ex.Spesker of the House
Representatives General J. Warren Keller a.
the Arcade Hotel this evening. Over 100 OF
our leading citizens of all political faith sal
at the tables. Eulogistic letters were read
from Senator Sherman, Judgs Shellabarger
Governor George Hoadlv and other dis
sided, and W. Z. Weaver, Esq, Major D. G.
Putnam, George h. Frey, Esq, and others
responded to toasts. The occasion was dis
tinRuished by hearty and unanimous ex-
preston of sentiment in recognition of Gen.
eral Keifer's service in behalf of this com.
munisy and his constituents.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

A heavy snow storm is prevailing in New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, aud the railroads
are blocked.
The Cincinnati Republican City Csnven-
ton nomir ated Omar Smith, Jr., for Mayer
on the first ballot.
1t has been extremely cold IN the Hudson
River Vsllev during the week past, rang ,ng
from q 20 Sc below zero.
The Connecticut Senate, By y to ., re-
jected the House bill giving women suffrage
in school districts yesterday.
The store OF Getze & Paradise, at Michi-
CANINE, Mich, together With the store room
and barn in the rear, burned yesterday.
Loss 81, 2,0C0; insurance, Sl1 500.
Mr.. Jefierds. Of Isssqu' IA County, MFsis-
sippi, lately Representative in Congress for
the Shoessring District, died suddenly at the
Wsshiug gton Hotel at Nicksbnrg yesterday
morning OF heart disease.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
A Bookkeeper Robs His Employers.

MILWAUKEE, March 10 The Sentinel has
tonight come into possession Of facts which
clearly indicate thai the Racine Wagon aud
Carriage Company has within the past year
been defrsuded of bstween $40 600 and S30,-
600 by ". II. Spauldiug. head bookkeeper OF
the institution. About the middle Of Feb.
ruaTy SpauIdiDg disappeared, in company
with Mamie Minton. disreputable woms
of this city, with whom he had been inh-
mate. They went to New Orleans the 20
New York, and from there to Buffalo. There
SpauldiDg procured tickets for self and cnm.
paniOn to sn out of the way place in Can
ada, bat she gave him the sip aud returned
here to day. de is supposed 20 have gone TO
Canada. The Racine wagon and Carriage
Com paDy is the largest institution OF the
kind in the northwest. Spauiding was In
excellent bookkeeper, and had the complete
confidence OF bis employers He is said to
be the SON of the proprietor of prominent
hotel at Washington. He left his
wife and two children nearly destitute st
Racine. His manner OF operation is not
known, the proprietors of the works being
very reiicent. Chicago detectives have been
hunting for Spaulding several weeks.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
srpor of Kansas, for expenses incurred by

ernor of Kansas for expenses incurred by
that State in TepeIling Indian invasions.
A number of nominations were sent 10 the
Capitol to day, but arrived after the adj ourn-
ment of the Senate. It is understood they
consisted OF appointmentment under tae
State Department, bat the particulars were
not disclosed. Prominent Tennessee Demo
Gratis assert however, that ex.Congressman
Atkins was named in the list as Commis-
sicner of Indian affairs.
Ephraim K. Wilson, Senator-elect from
Maryland, was sworn in today.
Mr.. Miller will take formal possession OF
the Internal Revenue Bureau tomorrow.
In executive session Senator Sherman
offered a resolution providing for the ap-
pointment of two Senator's to wait upon the
President and inform him unless be had
some further communication to make the
Senate was ready to adjourn without day.
1t lies over until tomorrow.
Secretary Whitney declined to take action
upon the report Of the Advisory Board
recommending the acceptance of the new
dispatch boat, Dolphin, until he had an Op-
poItunity TO examine the contract and all
the details of the vessels construction. The
Secretary also ordered the TallapOoss to be
put IN repair for regular service instead Of
for the transportation OF Government freight
and Iaasengers.
A telegram to the War Department from
General Hatch, At Arkansas City, says: "The
Couch Colony, about 500 IN number, con-
tinue in camp, and say they do not intend
to disband. | do not believe they will at.
tempt 10 enter the Territory"
1t is understood the Central American
question was considered by the Cabinet
to day.
Carroll d. Wright, Commissioner OF the
Labor Bureau, recommends that three sps
cisl agents be sent TO Europe from three to
five months, and eight to ten such agents bs
appointed Tor the United States, to investi-
gate the LABOR question in all its various
ramihcatious. Che suggestion meets the APP
proval of Secretary Lamar.
IL the Court Martial to-day, General Hs-
zen's friends manifested their sympathlss
with him, not only by their presence, oa,
by leading the table ct which he and his
counsel sat with baskets of choice c1t
flowers. Judge Msckey opened the argument
for the defense, and in discussing the in
doIsemenJ of the Secretary of War upon the
letter of General Hszen, Esid that ''such was
the heat and temper of the Secretary Of
War upon questions relating to arctic
work, that even upon the subjec,
of ice, upon the question of an ics-
berg, the honorable Secretary could not keep
COOL" The court declined to hear any far
tber argument upon the subject of indorse
meDts. Judge Mackey protested against the
decision. The protest was entered and tbs
court ad djourned.
Archbishop Gibbons, of Baltimore, called
at the Executive Mansion by appointment
this afternoon in company with +. I. Mer
rick, and was by the latter presented t.
/ President Cleveland. who received them 10
| the Blue Parlor. After pleasant converse
| ton Of half an hour the Archbishop took BIZ
leave, receiving from the President q cordla
| invitation to repeat the call.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
DR.. Douglas Report.

NEW YORK, March 19.-After a visit to
General Grant, to night, DR.. Douglas said:
"The General slept seven hours continuous
Iy last night He was very well through the
day. He asked for roast mutton and ate 1t.
During the afternoon and evening the Gen
ersl revised enough of his books to keep the
PTin teIs busy threa days. When l left the
General tonight he was inclined to sleep.
The patients throat looks better this even.
ing. 1t has not the angry appearance it has
had. There was catarrahl ditficulty in the
morning that caused gsggjDg, but no bad re-
suits. COacine is not now being used and
there is 10 pain. 1t is mental occupation
that renders the General wakeful."
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Proceedings in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 10 Mr.. George
Gray, the successor of Mr.. Bayard, wa
sworn in.
The Committee on Printing was authorized
to sit during recess.
The resolution of last week looking to the
sale of lands granted to Florida - aid in
railroad construction was referred.
Mr.. Ingalls, resolution, offered last week,
calling for information relsting to alleged
illegal occupancy of the Oklahoma lands.
was laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Ingalls, said since the resolution was
offered it had been practically answered by
the Presidents message. Ee moved it be
laid on the table. Agreed to.
Mr.. Msnderson offered a resolution pro.
vidipg that committee of i've Senators be
appointed to proceed to Alaska and make
Investigations. Laid over until tomorrow.
After an executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
FROM OVER TUE SEA.
General Graham Finds the Hills Full Of
Arabs, and Retires After a
Sharp Skirmish.
The Egyptian Agreement Horrible
Fate Of the Russian Miners
Ruesia's Council of War.
MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUDAN.
General Graham Marches to HRsheen,
Has sEirmish With the Arabs
and Retires.

SUAKlM, March l9.-The whole force
started at o'clock this morning in the di-
rection OF Hssheen. Each man bad days
rstions and lOO rounds OF ammunition. The
troors at 10 O'Clock were three miles from
the city. Cavalry had been sent to beat up
he enemy and fighting was expected at any
moment.
General Graham inspected all the troops
this morning except the Shropshire, Berk-
shire and Surrey regiments. The cavalry,
mounted infantry and Indian infantry were
sent TO reconnoiter, while guards scted as a
reserve. The enemy retreated before the
British advance. The mounted infantry
and scouts, supported by the main body of
the troops marching 600 yards behind, sd.
vanced to the base Of the hills near Hssneen.
The scouts reaching the summit of the hills
discovered the Arabs massed In the valley.
The Arabs at once retiredto shelter but
fifty remaining IN sight. When the British
advance reached the ridge of the hills the
Hsdendowsh tribe rushed from ambush and
made an attack. Daring this Captain Birch
was spesred through the shoulder. The
Arabs got within ten yards OF the British
lire before the latter opened regular fire,
which the enemy promptly replied to- -Four
lDtantrT men were kllleu ana Lnree WOuuued
Several Badendowahs were wounded. Among
the killed was Lieutenant O'Con2er, whose
horse was shot from under him. The Brit
ish retired, the Arabs showing ne disposi-
tion to follow. During the engagement on
the ridge the Bengal cavalry took many
prisoners. II was ascertaiRed by the re
conpoissance that the Arabs we're in large
bodies along the entire range of hills.
As the British retired from HssheeR the
rebels reoccupied il.
The Mahdi's adherents declare that be-
fore the summer is far advanced General
WoIseley's army vii be cut OF from Cairo.
General Graham, in his letter to 0sman
Digma. declares England respects all relig-
IONS and desires the friendship of the Arabs.
He advises the Sheikbs to submit and rely
upon the mercy of England, otherwise he
threatens to destroy the hocks and other
property of their followers.
After the skirmish General Grahs ms
right consisting of British infantry. Indian
infan try snd guards, began the advance to-
ward Handoub. The mounted infantry and
Begal cavalry, renewing the reconnaissance,
occupied HssheeE, and found Osman DIgms
Withdrawing his forces toward Tamai. The
concentration of the Arabs was effected in
unusually good order.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Indiapians at the Capital.

Special to the Sentinel.
WAsHINGTON, March 19.-Fred Ellison
left here tonight for Indianapolis.
Ex-senator Mcdonald, Shoemaker, Msgee
and the rest Of the Indianians who came
here with him, will start to Indianapolis to-
morrow night
1t is rumered tonight that the President
this afternoon sent to The Senate the names
of John B. Stoll, to be Public Printer, and
Aquilla Jones to be Postmaster at Indian
apolis.
John w. Keern, 1of Indianapolis; A. F.
Armstrong, j. O.. Henderson, of Kokomo
are at Willard's.
Il. W. Patterson, OF Windfall John A.
Henry and A. H. Clarke, of indianapolis,
are here.
The name of ex-Stste Senator Men zies is
being used for Land Commissioner.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
GENERAL CRANE.
Cancellation by His Physicians Regard
ing Tho Desirability of an Operation
-His General Condition.
NEW York, March 10 The following will
anrear il the Medical Record OF March 2l:

NEW YORK, March 10 The following will
appear in the Medical Record of March 2l:
During he past week the local disease OF Gen.
eral Grant hGs shown no marked tendency toward
progressive liberation. Az the recent weekly con-
sulIatlOn, DR.. FOrdSce Barker was unavOidably
absent. DTs. J. II. Douglass, Henry 3. Sands and
George +. Shrady, who were present, made thor
ough examination of the Generals throat with
view 10 discussing the expediency OF a surgical
operation ioT the removal OF the growth. Such a
In me median line and extirpation OF the entire
tongue, and a greater part Of the soft
palste, together with the removal OF
TIE u ceIated and of the inf'trated mucus
and incureted glanduiar structures under the
right angle of the lover jaw. This was considered
mechanically possible, despite the close prox-
unity ana the probable Involvement OF the tissues
adjoining the large arteries and veins IN the
nelghbOrhOoG CT the ulcer8uons; but in the best
fnte7 ests of the DISTINGUISHED patient his surgeons
die not feei inclined to Recommend such pro-
ceduIe. Even by such means there could be no
guarantee, in view OF the extensive infeltatiOn,
that the limits Of the disease could be reached
without the immediate risk to his life by a severe
shock to his constitution, already much enfeebed.
His low vital power such q strO lg element
in the decision that for the present, at least no
kind OF an operation will be underta ken. The
liberation on the side of the tongue has not pro
gresSed far enough TO produce the usual intoera-
bic pain associated with that condition, but
deemed advisable TO divide the gustatory nerve
The general tone OF the patients symptoms re-
main about the same as at the lsSt report not
wIthstsndtng ne hes sufel ed with insomnia. The
latter in the last day two has been Kept undsr
control by suitable anodyne.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
A Sad Occurrence.

DALLAS, Tex. March 19.-An exceedingly
sad accident occurred at East Dallas last
night. John Carey, q highly respected gen
tlemsn, aged sixty, was the guest of his old
friend, wellknown citizen, L. S. Green,
aged sixty-six. Hearing a voice IN the yard
at midnight Green arose and fired his re
volver at the supposed burglar, the bullet
striking Carey beneath the eye. Carey is
dying tonight. Green is greatly prostrsted
over the affair
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Governor Sherman Enters the Auditor
Office by Force of Armn.

CHICAGO, March 19.-The Inter-Oceau'e
Des MoiDes special says Governor Sher-
msn went to the Office of State Auditor
Brown, to-day, and again demanded admit
tance, but the Office was locked and he was
not permitted to enter. Thereupen the
Governor ordered out Gle of State Militis,
who proceeded to the Capitol aud battered
in the doors of the Auditors Office and took
possession by force of arms. Cottrsll
Auditor pro tenn, by appointment, the;
took possession OF the Office, Brown. in tbs
meantime, having been arrested by To,
Sheriff. There is much excitement over tn,
mHtter.n
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
NDI,iAfIONs.

WAsHISGT0s, March 20-l a. n.
For the Tennessee and OHIO Valley-6en.
orally fsil. slightly colder weather, followed By
slowly rising tempe ature. northerly winds, be.
coming variable.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fsir weather,
preceded BY local SHOWS ii the extreme southern
and southeastern portions 70 Lived in the north.
western portions by local snows falling. preceded
in the eastern portions by rising barometer. gen.
orally warmer weather, preceded in the eastern
portions py a slight fail il temperature, variable
winds, shifting southeIly
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
The Arab Loss Unknown.

SUAKIN, March 20.-The eHemy's loss in
yesterdays engagement is unknown. Let.
tiers were found in the Arab Chiefs tent
from Osman Digns, telling him to hold bis
position at any cost; to act strictly on the
defensive, and net trust the people in the
SUakim district.
Osman Digna's last orders to the Araos
were to withdraw in order to lure the En-
glish among the hills when Osman intended
to sally out from Tsmai and prevent the
British from retreating.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Locomotive Knsineers' Grievance Com

ST. LOUIS, March 19.-The Grievance Com
mittee of the locomotive engineers of the
Missouri Pacific Railroad, who have been in
session here since Tuesday, had conference
with Vice President Hoxie, this afternoon,
during which they presented written state
meBt of their grievances. Mr.. Fitzgerald,
Chairman of the committee, stated tonight
that Mr.. Hoxie promised to give the matter
speedy consideration, and he had no doubt
but that their troubles would be satisfactory
Iy arranged in a very short time. The COM
mittee leave for their homes to morrow.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Limerick TO welcome Royalty.

LIMERICK, March 19-The Chamber of
Commerce voted to present an address OF
welcome 10 the Prince and Princess OF
Wales. 1t is announced the Prince and
Princess viii make special visit 70 Liner
lex 70 allow the corporation to make the csT-
emcpy of presenting the address "a fInpos-
Ing and memorable event.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
The Excitement Over Appointments and
Removals Still About Fever Heat
-SycOphantic 0fIicehOlders.
A War Vessel Dispatched to Co.
lombia to Look After Amer
lean interests.
sYCOPHANTIC OFFICE HOLDERS.
All Parties Rejoicing over the Discharge
OF TurDcoats.
Special to the Sentinel

Special 70 the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-"Good and pa
tiert Lord. slow to wrath and 50 slow to
punish, deliver me from the political syco-
phsnt," exclaimed ex- Commissioner of Pat
ents Butierworth this afternoon. "The
clerks IN the departments become trinmers
very quickly continued Butterworth, "and
soon occupy much OF their time in running
their little ships on popular breezss. lis
pitiable sight 20 see man who has to lie.
crawl, betrsy friend aud deny his Christ,
simply to hold cffice or secure promotions I"
What have you in view" your CORE
spondsnt asked.
Well think of how Commissioner OF Pen
siops Clark crawled and begged TO be re-
tanned denied his politics; betrayed his DO.
liticsl friends; made overtures to his enc
mics; tried to manipulate the employees in
the Office, ali to be kept in the place, 1t was
60 disgusting that the Democrats, after using
him sgainst Dudley. threw him over
beard. Now he is a castawsy and
can't get into either party, and
we are ell glad OF it, men in
eli parties. There was Dyrenforth, who
vas Deputy Commissioner of Patents
through long term of Republican rule.
who tried the reversible change and played
Democrat to get the Commissionership. The
fact that he retained his place under Re.
publican administration by striving to SYM
paihize and aid that party was
enough, and he was quickly superseded.
1t does my heart good to see
the Democrats wedding them out,
ard ] Will guarantee that if all of these
thousands Of sycophsnts are dumped out
there will be no fuss made by Republicans
on civil service ground. The good men are
few, and ought to be retained. If only the
deserving men are kept In their places the
Democrats will not be deprived OF many
offices.'
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
what the Russian Oficial Organ SAYS.

ST.. PETERSBURG, March 10 The Journal
de st. Petersburg, commenting on the state
ments concerning theAig han situa IN made
by the Brttish Government SAYS: 1t is plain
England and RuEsia agreed to abstain from
aegressions while clearing the ground for
pesceful negotiations, and which continues
in q state of amitY.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
England Preparing for war.

LoBDoN, March 19.-The Commons has
agre ed to the introduction of bills suthoriz-
ing the raising of SO 600. 900 in England for
the completion of railways in Indis, and
f400. 600 tor a railway from Cape Town to
Kimberly, in South Africa.
Recruiting is exceedingly active. The
fighting strength of the army is 1000 more
than in 1883, and there were 10000 reserves
ready for service.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Louis RIeI among the HAlf-Breeds.

PRINCE ALBERT, n. W. Ter, March 10 =
Louis RieI, the hero of the Red River Rebel
lion, recently exiled from Manitoba, ia
creating dissension among the half breeds,
aud an outbreak is imminent. Colonel
Heughton, in command, hes telegrsphed to
Ottawa fo- instructions. Men are anxious
to enlist If arms can be had. The situation
ia considered critical.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Arrested for Making Counterfeit Silver

CHICAGO, March l9.-The Federal officials
have under arrest Joseph S. Kelton and
George h. Osborn, charged with manufsctur-
ing and passing unlawful silver coin. The
officers say they shadowed them when going
about passing the money, and found in
their houses, on the outskirts of the city,
dies, press, etc of excellent workmanship,
and capable of turning out coins at a very
rapid rate, and Of a quality that would al.
most defy detection.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Two Feet OF snow FaIIen.

ST. JOHN. y. B., March l9--The Quebec
train due here at so a. IN. had not arrived
at .. N. The situation of the New Bruins
wick Railroad is even worse. The train
from Bangor due here this morniI &
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Jail Delivery Prevented.

PITTsBURe, March 19-An ingenious st-
tempt to escape from the Riverside Peniten-
tiary was frustrated to day by a guard dis
covering ffty-foot tunnel, which reached
almest outside of the walls. The work oil
excavation had been conducted 30 quietly
that ii was only through accident the scheme
failed. About fifty prisoners were believed
TO have been concerned in the plot.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
4 Bank Robped At Noon.

COLUMBUS, o., March 19-Robbers entered
Donaldson & Co.'S Bank at noon to-day and
secured 100. The proprietor was in the
bank at the time aud thought he either bad
fallen asleep or had been chloroiormed No
clue to the guilty parties.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Bankers and Merchants TeIegrapbersf
Strike.

BosToN, March 19.-The entire force
of the Bankers and Merchants Tele-
graph Company stoppeP work to-
night. 1t is understood the strike is
general throughout the whole line of the
company, owing 70 heavy arrears OF pay.
The Receiver offers to pay 20 per cent of the
dues if accepted in full of a settlement Full
payment is asked or a strike in New York
follows.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
An Unfortunate Town.

ST. LOUIS March 19.-Ten business houses
at West Plains, 10 sell County, comprising
the whole east side of the pu olic square,
burned this morning Loss. $50 600 A frs
in the same town, three weeks ago, destroyed
seven houses.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The discussion of the Egyptian Agree
meDt-DevonpOrt DOckyard.

LONDON, March 19.-The conservative lea
ders decided to endeavor to have the dis
cussion of the Egyptian financial agreement
postponed until after the Easter holidays.
Gladstone wishes the discussion before the
Easter adjournment.
Devonport dockysrd officials report they
could have ten men-ofwsr ready in a fort
night
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
A Rival Mshdi Has Appeared.

KoRTI, March 19-Generals Wolseley and
Butler have returned to Korti. The Chief OF
the Sbaki Yeh tribe has submitted rival
of El Mahdi has appeared at E. Obeid.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
One Brother shoot. Announcer Fatally.

NATION, H., March 19-This morning
two brothers named Kerr, living six miles
west Of this place, qusrreled. when cne OF
them shot the other, inficting wound
from which he died this evening. The dead
msn's name was william; his brothers
nau was not learned. Another br0ihe- u
a mem Der Of the State Legis!sture.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-20
Nothing Done at Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 19.-In the Joint
Assembly to day no vote was cast. Merritt
made speech urging that some action be
taken TO secure a vote of all the members,
but 10 action was taken.