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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

THE Chicago operators of that grinding
monopoly, the Western Union Telegraph
Company, have been COMPELLED to again pro-
test against the imposition they suffer from.
They are allowed no pay FOR extra hours,
and they ask that either they have such al.
lowsnce or that The extra hours be not ex-
acted. The Chicago Herald says: Their
claims are submitted respectfully but firm
ly, and the company, II judicious. will avoid
by Just concession such strike as occurred
two years age" and then adds: The West
ern Union Telegraph Company, one of the
principal owners of which is Jay Gould, can
not afford TO stand before the country as an
oppressor OF labor. The whole history OF
corporation which has been watered time
and time sgain aud has absorbed public
franchises while crushing out attempts ut
wholesome opposition, is one compelling
common sympathy with the labor which al
legss itself undsrpaid. A decided change of
sentiment has become manifest In this coun-
try since the strike of the telegraph opera
tors two years sgo. There has been change
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

REFERENcF was made in these columns on
yesterday to the benefits the advocates OF
vivisection claim 10 offer the human family
by the adoption OF that practice. The medi.
cal world is interested. aud portion of it
even agiiaed, over the reported success Of q
Spanish doctor Ferrsn, in modifying the
cholera virus 60 that II may be used for in
oculation against cholera as vaccine matter
has long been used for avoiding continent
smallpox. DR.. Feuan, IN February, injected
into each arm OF friend some OF the moii-
fed cholera virus. Within three hours the
man was sick, the symptoms of his illness
strongly resembling Asiotic cholera, but the
indisposition was short lived, and within
forty eight hours all effects from the inocu-
lation had disappeared. succeeded ex-
pertinent on two physicians was a.
tended by similar results as in the
first case. Nine days later six
persons were simultaneously subjected 10
the incubation, four being fresh subjects
and two being the physicians previously
submitting to it. The latter were not the
less. affected by the second experiment, bit
the other four were made sick exactly as
were the first three Or. Ferrsn tried the
virus on. 1t is objscied By some that chol-
era is not limited to one attack, as is small
pox, mes sles and some other diseases, aud
that the incubation with cholera virus can
not therefore prevent occurrences OF the
dread malady N the same person. Bat DR..
FeTran's disciples, with come plauslbility,
point TO the failure of second incubation
30 affect the same body. If 1t should turn
out that Or. Ferran's discovery is really an
sntidote for Asishc cholera he will take q
place by the size OF Jenner as a bsnefactOr
of the human family.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Affairs at Panama Critical.

PANAMA, April p, via Gslgeston.-The
situation last night and to-day was critical
Rand-bills have been issued melting the ma
tives against foreigners. General Aizpsrn is
quoted as saying he would not fight in the
city. The cathedral towers are being loop
holed, and it is reported that quantity OF
dynamite has been placed in the casrtels.
Soldiers quarters are 10 be fired in case OF
defeat. Residents Of Panama are more
alarmed at the coming troops than those now
here. Well.known criminals, liberated N
recent fights, srs now seen in the hotel and
elsewhere, snd firing in the streets here is
frequently heard at night.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
New York Excise BilI.

New YORK, April 2l.-The Committee of
the Assembly charged with the considera-
ton of excise bills has agreed upon an act.
The bill substantially codifes the liquor law
of the State; provides for the classif cation
of licenses into beer. ale and spurious liquor
classes makes optional on the part of the
Commissioners the granting or refusal OF
hcepse, but gives the right OF appeal to
CONT OF competent jurisdiction in case of
refussl TO grant license amends the civil
damage act prohibits the sale Of liquor etc,
On Sunday; imposes penalty on corpora
tons organized for the transportation OF
freight and passengers for employing men of
intsmpeTa'e habits, and makes it misde.
mesDor on the part OF any Commissioner
who votes TO grant licsDse in violation OF
any of the provisions of the act. Ii is de-
Glazed that the bill does not extend any
privileges or the liquor interest but offers
protection TO honest and responsible dealers.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
rhe WORLDS Exposition.

NEW ORLEANS, April 21.-There was 8
large attendance of Texas people today at
the Exposition ceremonies IN honor of the
formal opening of the exhibit OF the Lone
Star Slate which were held in Exposition
Music Kali Colonel Elliott United States
Commissioner, Governor John Ireland of
Texas Norman Kettrell and Director Gen
eral Burke made addresses. The State guests
were invited TO the Texas headquarters by
Colonel Elicit, and refreshments were
served there Tbs occasion was al enjoy
able one. The Washington correspondents
Of prominent journals visited the Exposition
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

THE Republican correspondents and edi-
tors continue to insist that Secretary Bsysrd
kindly. A Washington special of the Goth
ssys: THE statement recently published to
the effect that Secretary Bayard held no in
teIcourse while in the Senate with senstor
Bruce, the oolored Senator from Mississippi,
now Register OF the Treasury, and which Mr..
Bayard Indignantly denied, is also contro-
verted by Mr.. Bruce The latter has tele-
graphed J. A. Emerson, colored journalist
in New York: There was no Issue between
Hr. Bayard and myself, nor hiss he ever
treated me with unkindness. This should
settle the matter.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Disastrous Flood Comes Suddenly on Kan
sas Town.

WICHITA, Kan, April 2l.-Ths Daily
Eagles special from Kingmsn. Kan, details
disastrous flood which occurred there this
morning in the Ninnesch River, and which
is supposed to have bsen the re-
suit OF water s2ouk About o o'clock
the river began to rise st a tremendous
rate, but little attention was paid 20 it. as
the preceding night had been one of heavy
rains. The river rose Eve feet in thirty min
utes, and in little time was out OF its banks.
but still the people did not fear any
paItculr danger, thinking the waters could
not rise much more. But on il came,
ann soon small out buildings aud sheds BE-
gan 10 move, and almost instantly tbs whole
Of South Main street vas under a rush
OF waters, which tore houses from their
foundations and sent them drifting
acToSs the street, snd on their way down
the wild and turbulent river, with families
in them screaming for help. The
food soon reached the floor OF the bridge,
which caused the water to pour into the
Riverside Hotel. Fifteen dwellings were
swept into the current, men, women
and children in them, at the mercy OF tue
waters. The number of drowned is I'M
known, although four men aad women are
known TO have been drowned, beside sever
al children. At this hour, 3 p. m, the
waters have began to recede, and meeting
of citizens is being called to look after the
destitute living and the bodies of the dead.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Wiuan,s Divorce .CaseJ

New YORK, April 21.-Mrs. Alice Winsns,
who says she is the wife of Ross r. Wi
mans, the millionaire, who began suit for
divorce which was to-day sent to a referee.
Mr.. Winans is represented as az present liv.
ing in Scotland, where he owns en- estate
nearly 2C0 miles in extent. Mrs. Winsns
was Miss Ssatfield. She says that while
acting as governess in wealthy London
fanny she met Mr.. Winans. In 1871, she de-
ciarss, she and Mr. Winsns entered into a
marriage agreement, but no ceremony was
performed. In May of That year be brought
her 70 this country. They lived together for
three or four months as man aud wife. Mr..
Winans introduced her as bis wife, and she
acknowledged che was Mrs. Winsns. Then
he deserted her, leaving her nothing to live
upon. Subsequently Mr.. Winans married
sister OF Whistler, the artist, and is now
living with her. 1t appears that the defend
sDt wac served with the complaint in the
case just as he was about to take the steamer
for Liverpool with Mira Winan's No. 2. Mr..
Winans denies that he ever married or
agreed 10 marry the plaintiff. She asserts
that she has been living with another man
since he separated from her. Mrs. Winans
Gays she did marry California gentleman
after WiDans abandoned her, but lived with
him only q short time, IS she was told by q
lawyer that she WAS not his lawful vita.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

GOVERNOR ROBINSON, OF Massachusetts,,
rises to remark that the Cleveland Cabinet
does not inspire confidence because it has
two ex-Confederstes in it, Hosr, the old
demsgogue who disgraces Massachusetts, and
the Nation in the Senate, pronounces the
Democratic party 1.-THE same old unreliable
party Estill." Both these bay State" Re-
publican psrtissns declare that the Rspub-
licsn party was never so resoluts or united
and never had so good a chance to elect a
President as in 1888. Well, the chances of
Republican success are not strengthened by
the prophecy OF f. r. Hoar. There were
100000 Republicans who went back on the
party in 1884 on account OF their disgust for
iast such old demagogues as he, and in 1888
that number will be increased to 900, 600,
If the Hears are bossing.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Supreme ConelAve of Heptasophs.

PITTsBURe, April 2l.-Ihe seventh annual
convention of the Supreme Conclave OF the
Improved Order of Heptssophs met in this
city st @ clock this afternoon. Supreme
ATohon Hon. John w. Newlin, Of New
jersey, called the meeting to order, and 125
delegates. from New York, Pennsvlvania,
Maryland. New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky,
The session was taken up entirely with the
reading Of the annual reports Of the Supreme
officers, after which adjourned until to-
morrow. The convention will adjourn
finally on Friday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

We all remember the new crisp = bills
that flooded Indiana Just after the October
election OF 1880. They were brought here
by the Dorsey Republican gang TO defeat
Mr.. Landers and the Democratic State ticket
of that canvass The Washington cora
spondent of the New York World init
mates where these periodical foods OF
newlymade bills came from. In
recent dispatch hs states that
there has been recently in Washington City
rumors OF startling discoveries in the Treas
ury Department OF a sensational character.
II is alleged that Secretary Manning has
discovt red evidence leading to the proof of
a fraudulent overissue of greenbacks
amounting to many millions of dollars. The
charge is not a new one. Il has been fre.
quently asserted that this was a faycTite
method of the Republicans OF raising cam
psign funds during the loose period follow
ing the war. II there had been any such over
Issue there would be no OBJ
tsinable evidence now to prove
or disprove the charge. The only way
1t would be possible to obtain evidence OF an
overissue would be in calling in the out
standing issues OF greenbscks and national
notes. Even that might indicate nothing, as
large quantities Of the paper currency are
lest or destroyed every year and could not be
reached in a call. II such rsscality was in.
dulged 10, it will be very difficult to ever
fathom it, The rascals who perpetrsted 1t
have had too much time to destroy every
vestige of evidence that might lead to de.ec-
ton
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

TIE announcement that the Vandslia
railroad management will at once place
electric lights on thirty-fve passenger en-.
gires is but sn indication Of the varied uses
to which electric lighting will, in time. be
applied, The sight Of man walking at
night with glass bulb attached 10 his shirt
front, illuminated from battery 10 his hip
pocket, sufficiently to light his path, illus
trates what small services il msy be put to.
Another device is lantern Weighing only
about four pounds, which may be carried
through blizzard without the fame being
blown out. We predict that at no distant
day country homes may substitute carbon
fer kerosene, carriages and wagons will carry
electric lanterns, and streets and highways
will present the appearance OF will. o the
wisps fitting hither aud thither.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

TIE declination By General Layton of the
Russian Mission demonstrated him a cit z3n
of exalted sensibilities. Having been par
doned by President Johnson before the
passage of the XVIII amendment 20 the
Constitution ii has always been understood
that bis disabilities were as completely re-
moved So were those of General Longstreet
CT any other participant in the war against
the Union. Such is the construction the
Attorney General puts upon the question,
and there would be 40 great danger OF a
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

Journal and News, are.disputing over when
and by whom the term 'Stslwart' was ap.
piled to a wing of their party. AS the party,
including all divisions and titles, as Ma
tional concern has gone down beneath the
Democratic wave, to rise no more, 1t is not a
question worth debating how "StalWart"
came 10 be used. There is a mightier Crom-
well risen over the downfall OF "Stalwart"
and HALF breed" His name is "Mug-
wump."
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Cyclone and Heavy Ralns

srsnuNe, Kan, April 81 During heavy
rain storm, about o'clock this morning,
cyclone struck Sterling coming from the
southwest, demolishing portion OF the
Kansas Sugar CoInpsny's Work. and wreck
ing a number Of houses and barns. 4 sRsll
house, half mile from the sugar WORKS, vas
blown 10 pieces A family OF colofed peo-
pie occupying it. escaped unhurt. There is
a report that another cyclone passed east of
town, but as far as known no one was hurt
here or elsewhere. Toe rainfall wss the
heaviest ia eight years.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22


WITH the opening OF the base ball season
comes news Of divorce proceedings at Pitts
burg which have their origin in q craze for
bsse ball on the part OF the wife. she at
tended all the games she. could, and when un-
able to get into the grounds remained near
by awaiting the result of the game. From
this she got TO betting. and having a patriotic
devotion for the home team, put ali ske could
get Gu the Alleghenies, which had a bad
Eabit of losing during 1854. As she not only
neglected home and children, but was ex-
pensive beside. the husband demanded that
she should make the house yard her 'dia-
NOR d" and their children her team" but
this she refused TO do, and later was endesv-
ORIG to join female base ball club. Let
fond husbands reading this keep note OF the
penchant of their spouses for the game.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
Concluded from Fret Page.

where he has the reputation OF being good
lawyer and q stanch Democrat. He is the
author of text book entitled, "Chaucery
Practice In the State OF Michigan" and
Powers Supreme Court Practice"
Morgan Fisher was appointed Postmaster
ct HuntingbUrg. Ind, to-day.
President Cleveland discussed in Cabinet
meeting to-day bis proposed trip 10 Georgia
The Iesult was that be asked the committee
oiGeorgisns, now in the city, for the privilege
OF postpOning his decision until May 10.
They replied they would swat his pleasure.
The President assured the committee that
he was very anxious to make the visit, and
would DO so il the state of public business
permitted.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

defeat of bis confirmation by the Senate, for
while there are some hide-bound partisans
in the body. there are some, probably, of sui-
hcent breadth 10 have declined antagonizing
so good an appointment on such Aimsy
grounds. Bat with consideration for the
position of Mr.. Cleveland in the matter,
General Lawton gracefully asks to be relieved
from the appointment. The President has
in this action ample evidence of the WORTH
ness Ct hia selection.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Cleveiand's First Reception at the white
House.

WAsHINGToN. April 21.-Prssident Cleve-
land held his first public reception at the
White House tonight The attendance was
larger than st any public reception at the
Executive Mansion for many years. The
President received IN the East Room and
wss accompanied by the members OF the
Cabinet and TIE ladies of their families.
From 9 to II o'clock g constant stream of
callers passed in and out of the White House.
the attendance being estimated at ABOUT
5000. The interior Of the house was beauu-
fully decorated. and the Marine Band far
nished the music.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

II Hon." Sim Coy and his crowd oil Democrat
ic loafers had sung Chairman Henderson's noto-
riOus campaign song In honor of the accession of
Postmaster Jones, there would not have been
much said about IL. 1t was the ribsId blasphemy
of the demonstration that makes il worth public
notice and observation-disclosures.
Riba'd blasphemy never had more dis.
graceful expression than that given it by the
couplets sang by the Morton Republicans OF
this city last campaign. Perhaps the Journal
would like to have a specimen Of them.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

CHICAGO churches are ready to receive the
ca1vasser for contribution box with pull
back attachment One Sunday morning in
one of the churches, upon the box being ex
tended 10 him for a contribution, man
snatched 1t from the hand OF the deacon and
ran into the street, pursued by goodlv por-
tion OF the congregation. He was captured
by the sexton and taken to the police station.
The box, containing $40 4. was recovered.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
INDICATIONS.

WAsHfssToS. April 22-i2. 90 s. n
For the Tennessee and Chic Valley = FAIR
weather, followed in extreme west portion BY
partly cloudy weather. wirds generally sOutherly,
lower barometer. stationary temperature, followed
BY colder weather on Thursday morning.
For the Upper Lake RegiOn-LOcal rains sad
partly cloudy weather. souiherly winds. except
near Lake Superior variable winds, followed IN
the extreme northwestern portion by rising ba-
rometeE. nearly stationary temperature.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Mattoon and Chnrleston Elections.

special TO the Sentinel.
MATTOoN, H., April 81 The city election
today was the wsrniest ever held ia the city.
All the railroad shops were shut down and
many places Of business we're closed. The Rs
publicsns elected W. 3. Dunlap Mayor over
George Tiley by % MAJORITY. They elected
the rest of their ticket by large msjorities.
at Charleston the Democrats re-elected DR..
Monroe Mayor by IL majority,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

GENERAL GRANT, it is stated, made up his
old quarrel with Mr.. Blaine about year
ago. How many ouauels has Mr.. Blaine
had with prominent men, anyhow Is there
any one of them that he has not qusrreled
WITH And yet there is talk in some quar-
fers about running him again for the Presi-
dency. Let him run.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

in the national party administration.
brought about very largely by the Pacific
Railroad question. There has been q much
more significant election ia Michigan. The
POPULAR feeling Is running strongly against
great monopolies, and unless these treat
their labor fairly and justly they will reap
the whiriwind. The Western Union will be
wise to yield to just demand such as now
seems to be made upon them
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

to-day, and left for home this evening. de-
lighted with their visit 10 the Crescent City.
II is learned that rumors have been current
in some portions of the country that the
Exposition would close earlier than tue
designated time, May 81. All rumors of
this character are wholly without founda-
ton.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Forest Ffrea.

WATERFORD, n. j., April 2l.-Foreat firss
are raging in Camden, Atlantic and Glou-
cester Counties. and the inhabitants are out
fighting the flames. Hundreds of acres
have already been burned over districts of
valuable timber. Several cranberry marshes
have been burned over and cosiderabls
quantities Of coke and cord wood have been
consumed
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

JUICE HANNA tells our Washington CORE.
spordent he has given 10 intimation that he
will declins the appointment to Persia He
will set sail about June 1, and q few weeks
later, mounted on stately camel, will enter
the Persian Capital
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

MINISTER PENDLEToE is said to be grace
f1l dancer. but the Philadelphia News says
that 1t yet remains to be seen whether he
can lead the german" It is more import
ant to Us that he may lead the American
hog into the Prussian cuisine.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

KESwARD PHILIP. charged by the New
York Tribune with the authorship OF the
famous Garfield Mercy Chinese letter, gets
5000 damages from the Tribune. The Re-
poblicsn bosses of the campaign of 1880
know well enough who wrote that letter, and
he was not Democrat, either.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

Mr.. Kelly, Of Richmond. Va, who Was re-
Gently named confirmed and commissioned
Minister to Italy, will decline the position
and thus get rid of recent embarrassments
that have manifested themselves regarding
his filing the post
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Indicted for Robbery of the BalIot.Ror.

CHICAGO, April 2l.-Tbe Cook County
Grand Jury returned indictments this after
noon against Patrick Condor, John o'Con-
nor and "Dutchy' Keefs, for the robbery
of the ballot box il the third precinct of
the third ward at the recent municipal
alpcfiops
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22
Coal Trains Collide.

Mt. CARMEL Pc, April 21.-TWo coal
trains collidei on the Reading Road near
here to day, and were wrecked. and a third
train ran into the debris and was derki!ed.
No one was hurt.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

As General Lawton has declined the Rus
sian Mission the bloody shirt organs will be
out of music for an indefinite period. We
shall miss the plaintige screech. Sad busi-
uess
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

GENERAL GORDON goes to Russia instead of
General Lswton, who has finally decided to
decline the mission.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

A SON OF Charles Dickens, the famou
ovelist, is reported among the nassacrsd a
Fort Pitt.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

The Prince should kiss the Barney stone
before he returns home. This would capture
The average Irish heart beyond doubt.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-22

THE New York World has raised over
$4,000 Tor the pedestal OF the Bartholdi
statue OF Liberty. Good