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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
FORFEITED TEXAS AND PACIFIC
RAILWAY GRANTS.

The Sentinel has received the following
information from the General Land Office:
You are advised that the lands granted to the
Texas and Pacific Railway Company, which were
declared forfeited aud restored 10 the public
domain by the act of Congress, approved February
2S. 1855, are the sections and parts OF sections,
designated by odd numbers. within forty miles on
each side OF the line OF general route of said CON-
pany's road through the Southern part of the
Territories of New Mexico and Arizona, anc
within twenty miles on each side of said line
(Outside the limits OF the grant for the Branch
Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad) in Southern
Ca iornia.
Said lands are now subject 10 entry tnder the
pre-emption, homestead and other general laws
relating to uDotfered lands at the local United
States Land Offices OF Las Cruces, New Mexico
Territory Tucson and Prescott, Arizona Territory
and Los Angeles, California, and are rated as
double minimum.land $3.50 per acre. under the
presumption and homestead laws, except in cases
where settlement was prior 10 the date OF receipt
at the local office OF the order Withdrawing them
for the benefit OF the railroad grant
The above described lands embrace some
of the most fertile and most desirable of
the public domain, and upon much OF which
the Texas and Pacific Railway Company had
placed high price. Actual settlers, who
propose.taking up Government lands in the
Southwest, will do we'll 10 turn their steps
in the direction of these forfeited strips,
which are thrown open to the public for
pre-empuon or homestead claims after nav
ing been practically reserved for many years
past, during which time most of the remain
ing desirable lands in the vicinity of these
have been taken up.
What contrast to this action of Secretary
Lamar is that of his predecessor, Senator
Teller. The former, with the interest and
welfare of the people at heart, compels
powerful railroad company to disgorge big
slice Of the public domain, which it had not
earned and was trying to absorb without
complying with the terms of the grant
Ex.Secretsry Teller while in Office was, on
the other hand, the friend and champion of
railroad corr orations and land graobers, and
kept an extra force OF clerks busy, nights
and Sunday included. making out patents for
100, 900 acres Of public lands in louisiana con-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
Matrimonial MUSES..
Special to the Sentinel.

cpccld1 70 the SSut4n0i.
sHELBYvILLE, Ind, April 7.-Divorce
Gates IN the last few years are cutting quite
figure on the court docket, and are largely
on the increase in this county. Several
were granted at the last term of court, and
to-day Mr.. John A. Tindall, who, by the
way, has considerable practice in this line,
filed three. George a. Crosby wants a di-
voIce from Emeline, because she insisted,
while they lived together, in correcting his
children by his first wits with stick of
wood, rendering the services of g physician
on such occasions.
Matte Fesster wants divorce from Foun-
tain Feaster because he deserted and went
to Kansas to live.
Lizzie Williams wants a decree because
her husband, George Williams, left her and
went to Columbus, and as if that were not
enough she charges habitual drunkenness
and failure on his part to provide her with
the necessaries OF life.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
Mendalssohn onintatta Clnh.

This famous Boston club will give grand
concert, in this city, at Plymouth Church,
next Monday night, The members of the
organization are Mr.. Charles NJ. Loeffier,
violinist; Mr. Max Klein, violin; Mr.. Thomas
Ryan, clariDette and viola; Mr.. julius
AkeIoyd, viola: Mr.. Fritz Giese, yioloncello.
and Madame Cora Giese. The latter is
native of New York. In addition to q beau
titul face and stately figure, nature has en-
dowed her with fine soprano voice. strong.
clear, true and resonant, which is highly
cultivated. She sings with ease all the great
arias and invests English ballads with
fresh charm, as il fully attested by the vol
umes of press notices cleaned from the Aus
tralian and Californian papers during her
tour with the club two seasons ago.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
Henry M. Georges Lecture.

Henry Georges lecture this evening should
be listened to by all who are interested in
the question Of poverty and happiness.
Every working man should attend. Every
one who believes that the public lands
which are now being taken away from the
Dc ople by land grants and cattle companies,
should be saved for the people, should come.
Soon there will be no and left for the home
steader or the small farmer. English and
American cattle lords will own and occupy
the wide West. Henry George has lifted M
his voice for the poor man. Every lawyer
and public man who wishes 10 hear al earn
est discussion of the social problem should
listen.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
ANOTHER
CIVIL SERVICE RI
FORMER.

Miss Sweet has held the office OF Pension
Agent OF the Chicago district for eleven
years at salary Of 1000 per snnum. 1t is
proposed now by the administration to give
her place to soldiers widow and she has
been kindly offered almost three months to
vscate the Office. One would think that the
lady would gracefully retire. Not bit Of
it. She says she won't go, and We notes an
organ or two actually taking sides with her.
A Chicago Times special from Washington
says that IL she refuses to resign she will be
removed. OF course the President may in
terfere, but General Black Is not likely to
romslr, in office il he is to be overruled in q
q care of this kind. Her resignation was
called for after very mature elaboration,
snS, although this cen not be stated posi-
lively, il Is believed that the Commissioner
had the approval of higher authority be-
fore asking for the resignation. With the
intention of being entirely courteous to Miss
Sweet, she had three months notice given
her. the resignation being asked for to take
effect June 30. The view taken in Wash
ington is that Miss Sweet has had good
thing long enough, when there are widows
of men who died in battle who need the
place great deal more, and who are none
the less deserving of consideration from the
administration because their associations are
Democratic. Miss Sweet inherited her place,
which is q circumstance not in harmony
with American institutions Her Office has
. large patronage-larger, probably, than
the Custom hozse-and the Office is . very
important wheel in the Rspu olioan machine
IN Illinois, and IL Las been used IN the inter
est OF one or two persons. The office is net
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

night that the sale of tickets had to be
stopped. The show this week is by all odds
the best OF the season in all departments
Hop o. My Thumb. the "Elf King OF
Dwarfs." is indeed q wonderful little man.
He is as bright and lively as cricket con-
verses huentiy and captiTates the ladies' and
children. he Is eighteen years OF age. and
weighs only q little over i've pounds.
yet he is perfectly mature man. No one.
should fail TO see him for he is unquestion-
ably the greatest curiosity ever placed on
exhibition. Miss Lizzie Sturgeon. who is
styled the 'pedestrial pianist" is also won
derful person. She plays the piano with her
feet excelleDtly. Then comes Fiji jim"
and his wife, wild Australian cannibala and
boomerang throwers; Tauber's Dream, the
wonderful Columbus clock; Cooks auto
matte and mechanical marvel; Bsrnstein's
animated wax works and thousand otheF
novelties. The stage show given in the
theatorium is an especially attractive ana
entertaining one, every feature being good.
1t opens with the little favorite, La Petite
Kitty. the California midget songstreSs fol-
lowed by AIada Maxwell, an excellent Jug
gler; Mons. Victor, aerial artist on the Jap
snese Tying perch; Marsh Adams aud
Susie Wilde in very funny sketch, intro
ducing songs and dances; Mr.. James Riley,
an excellent vocalist and ballad singer;
Fields and Leslie, comedians, vocalists and
sketch artists; Little Efie Taylor, child
artist, ard others. The performance con-
cludss with the sprightly commedienne,
Miss Maggie Willett, and the popular &C.
centric comedian. Harry Thorne, in the
roaring comedy entitled, "B and B.; or
Turning the Tables" They are ably assisted
by Mr.. Walter Leroy, Miss Susie Jordan and
others, and the performance goes with roar
from the first. We shall not be surprised to
see the Museum packed day and night
throughout the week. By the way, We ha1
- -
Prof Keickhoffer's famous orchestra has
been added to the other attractions OF the
Museum. and their playing alone Is worth
double the price of admission.
NOTES
The Lcrellas will be al English's the first
part of next week.
The annual contest of the State Oratorical
Association will be held at the Grand Opera
House to morrow evening.
Prof. Keickhoffer's orchestra was given an
enthusiastic reception upon the occasion of
their first appearance at the Museum, Mon
day.
"a Parlor Match" is 1T English's the last
three nights of the week. Miss Matte Fer
guson is with the company doing one OF
the leading parts. She will no doubt be
rendered generous reception on her ap-
peerance in our city, her future home.
Commencing next Monday evening. aud
continuing all week, with matinees every
day, the attraction at the Grand Opera
House will be the World.famous w. @.
Ooup's Equescurriculum. This attraction
consists Of twelve educated horses and po-
nies, ard is unquestionably the greatest nov
city of the age, These horses perform sll
manner CT feats, evinciug almost hnman in-
teliieeDce. Cheap prices will rule-l5, p,
50 ana 70 cents.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

covered by either the letter or the spirit of
the civil service law, and Miss Sweet will be
replaced by a soldier incspscitatsd for phys
icsl labor or by the widow OF some man who
lost his life in the army. and there ia very
little doubt that the Commissioner has de-
cided on no particular person to succeed
Miss Sweet
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

AN esteemed exchange we'll remarks that
the conservatism of opinion in the premises
is one of the healthy signs in politics under
the new rule. For far less than this Presi-
dent on the other side forfeited his life. so
high ran the strife between factions. Demo-
Gratis should and do feel proud of their Prssi-
dent and have confidence in his wisdom.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
W g T u Meetings

gospel meeting conducted by members
Of the Central w. G. T. q. viii be held each
Wednesday evening in theiS room, rs North
Pennsylvania street. Pastors and members
OF the different churches re cordially in
vlted to attend, and partici Jste in the ex-
ercises. Meeting this evening led by Mrs. l..
+. Reid. Messrs. Plsfilin & Co. have placed
one OF their pianos in the room for the use OF
the w. @. 7. u and good music may be ex-
peoted.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

THIS chap is evidently in a hurry. A post
master, who resigned some time since, writes
to Washington saying: 81 warn you now
that If you don't relieve me by next Sstur-
day night, I'll pack up this concern and
ship it down to Washington by express, c..
q d.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

THE New York Sun says: lone thing is
clear about President Cleveland's admins.
trstion. 1t is not commonplace. 1t is not
thing of routine, whose acts everybody can
predict. 1t is independent, original, guided
by its own purposes and not by those OF any
autasda foroa
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

THE New York Tribune thinks that the
President has made out strong case against
that Postmaster at Rome, ". Y. Well, it
does look that way.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
Brakeman Kmed-LoucAs-Louth Case

Special to the Sentinel.
LoGANsPoRT, Ind, April Newt Enysrt
a brakeman on the Psn-Rsndle, fell under
the wheels Of freight train at Winsmac
last night and was instantly killed. He is
a resident of this county, and his remains
were brought here.
Rev. Loucks has filed notice with the pro-
prietoTs of the Pharos that if they publish
the answer that Mr.. Lothian makes in the
Loucks Louthain case. he will sue the paper
for libel The case was to come up in the
Carroll Circuit Court yesterday, but has been
put off until next Monday by reason OF q
great press of court business
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

Area. m. Carter Harrison had 1065 ma.
iority in 172 precincts. There are about
twenty more to hear from, but it looks as ii
the gallant Mayor had triumphed once more.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
FERN house and Barn Burned.

Special % the Sentinel.
TIrToS, Ind, April The farm house
snd contents, including large barn and
ersnaries belon ging to Joseph NJ. Askins,
living three miles west of here, was totally
destroyed by fire last night about 10 o'clock.
Inss ahnnt So 800. fnllv insnrad
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
A Terrible nail storm.
Special to the Sentinel.


NATION. Ill, April "A violent hail
storm swept over this city this afternoon,
the like of which was never knewn here. The
ground was covered to the depth OF an inch
or more with stones the size Of hickorynuts.
A terrific gale accompanied the storm. lead
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

SOME of the organs are OF half mind to
be mad at the kind letter of JEFF Davis to
General Grant Messieurs of the Order of
the Bloody Shirt, vsccinate with bit of
charity.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08
wheat Prospects In ohio.

COLUMBUS. O., April The April crop
report of the State Board of Agriculture is
sued to-day, estimates: Wheat-Average
fun crop, 41,0O0142 bushels; condition, IS;
probable bushels for 1885, IS 662 73s. or 20
per cent. of the average. Rye-Area. IS;
COZ Giffon =
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

THE Cincinnati bsllotb boxes might have
told different story If the Democrats had a
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

A VIOLENT snow storm prevailed yesterday
at Mattoon, I'll. Hail as big as hickerynuts
fell to the depth OF an inch.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

The Democratic victory in Michigrn grows
bigger. 1t is now reported at 10000 instead
Of 10000. Whoop
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

MRS. Tow THUMB was married in New
York Monday to the LiIliputisn Count
Magri.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

SIXTEEN hundred of Mccormick reaper
factory employees of Chicago are on strike.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

ing many of the timid to believe q cyclone
was coming Window lights were broken,
but no serious damage is reported.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

WISTER is doing more IaD-lingering than
usual. A cold snap is due this morning.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

Br. LOUIS elected the entire Democratic
ticket yesterday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-08

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There was q perfect crush at the Dime
Museum again yesterday afternoon and last
night. In fact, the crowd was 50 large al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17
Five Millions Looking for an Owner,

Huntington (Pa) Dispatch to The Philadelphia Press
Inquiries have come from Spain TO an Official
OF that government in this country In regard to
family by the name of Gil. gan, supposed to be
the heirs or an American v 10 recently died in
Madrid, leavi 2 an cstat, vrlued at IS. 00O. 600,
and who was formerly a resident OF this county
The name Of the decedent has not been learned
mere. but it is reported that he was brought up
near Mount Union. l2 miles east OF this CITY, by
man named Hanawalt. supposed TO be James
Hannawalt, of whom the older citizens OF the
county have some recollection.
From Mount Union the future millionaire went
to Lewiston, where he learned and practised the
trade OF a jeweler. About 50 years ago he left
this part OF the state and went to PHILADELPHIA
where he remained ashort time. He then bought
asugar plantation. In Cuba and lived on that
island.
through his business as planter he became
Interested In commerce between Spain and
Cuba, went to The former country and acquired
an ownership In line Of steamers plying be-
tween the two. and subsequently purchased an
interest In lines running to other parts Of the
world.
He left neither will heirs nor relatives in Spain
or Cuba, and ii is believed that his heirs ii he
has any. are in America.
Papers found among his effects give the few
facts known as to his early history and show
that he had relatives whose name is given as
Cliggan. The only name recollected by people
here similar TO that is Cingan or Clingman. a
family that lived In the county at or subse-
quently to the time when their supposed rela-
tive is said to have left. There are Hanawalts
still living at Mount Union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17

make It known. Ladies and gentlemen, clergymen
On the platform, rose one after another TO solicit
prayer, some in voices broken with emotion. Then
-dT. MOODY asked all who desired such prayers 10
use. Nearly every one IN the church rose While
ing session.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
AT the meeting yesterday afternoon Nj. Moody
gave an interesting talk on assurance At the
evening session OF the convention the church was
d e crowded MI. Moody made an address on
the spirit for work.
THE CSHERS
Inc meetings at the Congregational church have
oeen especially wen managed so far as providing
seats Tor those who attend is concerned The corps
OF ushers who have volunteered for the occasion in
G1uGes the following gentlemen: Frank Beckett, ].
~; Dove N H. Robbins, j. S. Van ArSdale, Walter
HnSh FRANK Aldrich. w. c. Tyler, J. w. Reynolds,
I;s .. slnth, VIM. Lamborn, j. B. johnson, j. B.
"hite, Mark Broadhead and Alfred Wood.
To-M0RRow's MEETINGS
io-norrow afternoon at O'Clock meeting will
oe hela "for women only" and in the evening a
gospel meeting will be held
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GlIElD-


BURNS; On Friday. January 10TH 1885, at o'clock
O. m, SARAH, beloved wife of the late john Burma
Funeral VIII take place to-morrw at half past one
from her aunt 8 Residence, Mrs. Murphy, oslo y ST.
BUSY On January 18TH 1885 at eight O'Clock m
o. cancer, SARAH A. bUSEl, aged ca years months
anu days Deceased the widow Of the late Henry
Busey and daughter of Thomas Hilery of FREDERICK
county. Nd
Funeral viii take place from st Pstricks church on
SUNDAY January 18th at three O'Clock m Interrneut
1T Moupt Olivet Cemetery. Relatives aud friends are
respectfully invited 20 attend. r
MOHR On THURSDAY, January Is. 1885 at 6 30 pm
after short Illness JOHN q beloved husband of Julia
Mohr s9ei 2, years and months.
qnera will take place from his late residence No
GUS louisiana avenue northwest on sunday January
nstea 10 attend ibaltimore papers please copyl 2
NOWLAND. In Alexandra, Va, on Thursday. JAN
uary 10Th, 1888 JAMES W. NOWLAND Ia his thirty
seventh year. S
His funeral win take place on Sunday afternoon jan
attend,
o'BkIES; At Providence Hospital. on January 18th
1854 JUN UBkIEN, for many years o resident OF
georgetown. =. C. Rest in peace
after long and painful Illness WV M s. r. beioyed
Is days
funeral will take place tomorrow Sunday January
18TH 1883 ~ 2:S0 from his late residence No as
fully invited TO attend
WHITE. DON WHITE. beloved SON of DR. Geo A
White. on Friday. January 16. 1885 at 20 D. m
Funeral private. Sunday At pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17

One of the physicians of the town of West
Brookteld has signalzed his practice by persua-
ding ~ Young men to stop smoking.-Spring-
field (idsS.) Republican.
A remarkable and unusual sight was witnessed
on the river this morning-that of q schooner
under full sail coming up the Hudson on the 18th
OF January.-Nercburg Register.
Twenty theaters in Europe are in receipt OF
state aid. The Paris Opera heads the list with
slooooo year, and the Carlo Felice, at Genoa,
comes last with $1,000 year.
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Blowing UP a Hat Factory.
EXCITEMENT AT SOUTH NoRwALK, CONN.,, OVER
OUTRAGE SUPPOSED TO BE BY STRIKERS

ABATEMENT AT NORWALK, CUNN, OVBK An
OUTRAGE SUPPOSED TO BE BY STRIKERS.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN, January 17.-An attempt WAS
made shortly after II o'clock last night by un-
known persons to blow up Crofut & Knapp's hat
shop No. 2, at South NOrwalk, with dynamite The
crowds OF people to the scene One end Of the
structure was completely blown out. There were
seventeen OF the employees asleep In the building
the time, who fortunately escaped injury. 1t is
supposed to DO the work OF dissatisfied strikers
their friends The men in the building, In some
cases, were thrown from their cots, and others
shaken up. The windows throughout the building
were battered, and the heavy stone window stills
were broken In atoms. The damage will reach sew
eral thousand dollars. The authorities will use
every effort to bring the guilty parties justice.
The strikers disclaim any responsibility for the
act.
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London,s Idle Workme
To-DAY's MASS MEETING ATTENDED BY FULLY 100
OF THkM-INCENDIARY PAMPHLETS.

TV~DAfS MASS MEETING ATTENDED, BY FULLY IU,UOO
OF TBEM-INCRNDIARY PAMPHLETS.
LONDON, January-17.-In accordance with pre-
v1ouS announcements, mass meeting OF unem-
ployed workmen was held in front OF the royal ex-
change this afternoon. Shortly after the peo-
had come together. The multitude awaited the
arrival OF the speakers in perfect order. Henry
George, Helen Taylor, W m Saunders and other well
known radicals were loudly cheered as they ap-
peared upon the scene and were recognized by the
waiting throng. The speaking began at little
past 3. AT the same time radical pamphlets OF the
immense sale. Some OF these were headed in bold
type, with the words "Blood, bullets and bayo-
parish-damned Inhabitants OF the disunited king
DOM"