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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
RUSSIA va ENGLAND.

1t is not likely that England and Russia
will go TO war. Neither is In the best condi-
ton 10 indulge in that pastime Just now.
Russia has not the money for defraying the
expense, while England has other affairs en-
listing her attention for the present. The
Russian advance appears TO have been to
ccunteract or Offset the occupancy by the
Afghans OF certain positions which have
never been under Afghan rule. highlands
implication in this move and counter move
Is from the circumstance that the Afghan
advance Is understood to have been melted
by Englishmen in the suite OF Sir Peter
Lumsden. The chances are that England
will difclaim any responsibility for the AZ
shan advance and procure the withdrawal
OF the latter. In that event Russia will re.
code. For Russia to make war against the
Afghans, means to be at war with Persia and
England as well. Neither Muscovite nor
FL gliAhman will be precipitate In declaring
hostilities which would bring on a war of
such proportions az would follow. The ar
bitrau ent is more likely to be reason than
khe twofu
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

How aptly illustrative Of the adage, "Run.
ming with the hare and chasing with the
hounds was the action OF the Republicans
regarding the special session. With the
members OF the House voting as unit to
force the extra session, we are told by the
leading Republican organ that the
Republican Senators worked to pre-.
vent the extra session. In betting par
lance the Republicans "hedged.n The Re.
publican Senators "oopperedn the bet OF
the Representatives.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

IT looks as II "Frltz, our cousin German"
coniemplates taking possession of the Ameri.
can stage for n time. Dr. Damrosch's Ger
man Opera Company held the popular New
York boards for quite a while, and Is now
drawing largely in Chicago. Herr Adolph
sonnenthal, the actor from Vienna, is now
playing in New York, while Herr Anton
schott, OF she Damrosch company, annaun.
ces his intention of opening In New York
with an imported German opera caste
stronger than the Damrosch.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Attempted Suicide Sentenced.


9peClAi 70 the cendASis
SBEtnyynIE, Ind, March - j. N. Lay
man, who lives at ST. Louis Crossing, four
teen miles south OF here, made two unsuc-
cessful attempts at suicide yesterday. In
the morning he was about to swallow fatal
dose OF morphine, when his wife got II away
from him. In the evening he declared his
intention 10 shoot himself, and got his re-.
volver HE vile after vainly attempting 10
get The weapon away from him, started for
assistance and while she was gone he pointed
the pistol at his head and fired. The ball
entered his mouth, and, striking his cheek
bone, glanced up into the side OF his head,
pr ducng dangerous wound. Layman
was exceedingly Jealous OF his wife, and
also had an idea that she wanted 10 get him
incarceTated in an insane asylum.
B1l Miller pleaded guilty before Judge
Hoid tnis morning 10 larceny, aud was
given Q thirty days Jail sentence.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Local Courts.
SUPERIOR COURT.

FLTENIVH
Room 1.-Hon. n. b. Taylor, Judge.
Vincent ID. Byheld VS. Haugh, ketcham
q Co. Damages On trial by Jury.
Room NO. 2-non. d. w. Howe. Jndge
Louisa Girton We. Charles Girtop. damages
Verdict for Sl8s.i0.
Samuel Purcell w. Center Township.
Damages Verdict for defendant.
Room 3.-Hon. Lewis O. Walker, judge
Sarah f.. Shapely VS.. William Johnson.
Foreclosure. Tried and taken under advise
ment.
Dorsey Machine Company vs.. Robert
Senour Suit on note. Dismissed.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Hon Pierce Norton. judge
State vs. John w. Poe. Assault and bat
terry with intent 10 Kill. On trial by the
court.
State vs.. Charles Hardin. Larceny. Plea
of guilty. Under adyisenent.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

REPUBLICAN, Postmaster wrote TO Wash
ingion the other day asking to be retained
The application was accompanied by pho
tograph OF the writer, and stating that be
was sufferer from inhammatory rheuma-
tlsm. At the close OF a long diagnosis OF
bis ailments was rough drawing OF mans
leg twisted and oontorted into almost right
angle, while beneath were the words: This
is diagram OF my leg
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
THE MILITARY BALL.
The Affair Proves a Brilliant Success
IN Every Particular-The Car
nival to Close Tonight.

The society world has been looking eagerly
forward for some time past TO that great
event, the Military Ball, which occurred last
night at the Armory. II was certainly
grand success In every particular, and rejects
great credit upon the management.
The work OF arranging the hall for the
dance was pushed rapidly, and long before
niRhtfall everything was In readiness. The
stage, on which was seated the orchestra, was
profuse with tropical plants, and in the cen
ter was a pyramid OF drums, large aud small,
covered with artificial howers aud ever
green's.
Promptly NJ $3.50 the Governor and bis
staa met ut the Bate House, and from
there were driven 10 the Armory where
s sewers . HUNDRED persons o, had "a, a.,
gran march took place, Governor Gray and
staff, which is composed OF the following
gentlemen leading: Adjutant General
kuntz, Assistant Adjutant Colonel Robert
Emmett, DIR. Charles Wright, Surgeon Gen
eral: Major Parks, Aide-de.Camp, Colonel
Pendleton, Major Kelsey, Major Helm and
Quartermaster General James b. McShep-
pard
The Floor Committee consisted OF the fol.
lowing gentlemen. ell OF whom wore silk
badges: Samuel Carey Colonel J. A. Closse-.
VIII Hord, Lieutenant s. n. Fletcher.
George Frenzle, and j. Il. Curtis.
Following the grand march was a quad
rille. In which about 100 couple participated.
The remainder OF the programme Was as fol-
lows:
Waltz.
Quadrille. Plain.
schotusche
Quadrllle Iancers
Newport ., Qaadrue. Variety.
Waltz.
ISrrnsussiog.
Quadrrle, Plain
Ripple.
Polka.MazourEa.
Waltz: Quaarll'e TucEer
Lanoers, Saratoga.
Waltz, "Home, Sweet llome'
Among the prominent persons present be-
side those already named were the follow
ing: Ex-Governor Porter and wife; Mr.. and
Mrs Glenn Stuebaker, OF South Bend; NJ.
and Mrs. Fred Beggs Mr.. and Mrs. l. s.
Ayres, Mrs John G. Wright, Mrs. John
bradshaw, Mrs. J.. A. Closer, Lieutenant
Corer end wife, Mejor Robbins aud wife,
General Fred Kneiller and wife Major j. X.
Toss and wife; Captain Curtis Mrs. Robert
Miss Il Paddock, Teue Haute; Miss
Lot Mathews, Pullman; Mss Lizzie Hay,
G.. j I. Shal e. and WIFE, Captain Ben Rich
srf ION, ID. A. Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Malcott, Mr.. and Mrs, A. Riizinger,
Mr. and Mrs J. w. Holiday, Mr.. and Mrt.
T. b. Martndalo, Mr.. Jesse Fletcher, Dr..
Calvin Fletcher, Robert Martindale, Mr.. o.
A. Morton, School Commissioner Thompson
and wife, Mr.. Ben Niool Mr.. Joseph Sharpe,
Mr.. Pierre Gray, Mr.. Samuel Carey. Miss
Annie Mckenzie, Miss Ella Stage, Miss
Annie Bags. Mr.. Joseph T.. Cobb, Mrs
George Kuntz, Mrs. A. b. Riggs Richmond
and Mr.. L. kurtz
THE LAST DAY.
The carnival will close 10 night with what
promises 10 be On excellent performances by
Cooks Comedy Company This will be
cbildren's day, and the little ones will be
admitted for the triling sum of ten cents.
A large number OF relics aud curiositles will
be on exhibition. splendid programme
| has been prepared for this afternooa. A
Punch md Judy show will be presented dur.
| ing the performances
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

THROUGHOUT the country the war against
skating rinks is growing in violence. Some
very hard names are applied to them. Ii Is
not likely that the attempts to abolish the
Kinks by State legislation will succeed, but
the agitation Is doing harm TO their business.
The skating craze has probably passed Its
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

REV. TALMA0E makes the broad assertion
that ut some time In his life every man will
be valued ut par. which leads the Omaha
Herald TO remark that II has In Its minds
eye few specimens which II would be will.
ing TO offer to the reverend gentleman for
discount at a big shave.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

been delivered before the 18th OF March,
The facts present case exactly in point,
showing that. unless the body whose Office IL
is to watch and check the Executive Is backed
by an effective public opinion, the Execu-
tive has the means of setting them aside or
compelling them to subseryience.'
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

SOME OF the Blaine editors have been
Growing" over vecent Republican victories
In few town elections OF New York State
Here now Is one that will hardly admit OF
much rejoicing by our esteemed contempt
raries. The charter election held at Lyons,
N. Y, last Wednesday, resulted in the cleo
ton OF every candidate on the Democratic
ticket and by increased maiorlties.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

THE last Republican big steal amounted TO
100000 acres OF Louisiana land, put the New
Orleans Pacific Railroad Company, which
includes Jay Could now claim 100000
acres. Secretary Lamar has ordered the en-
tire matter stopped where II Is, until Ii can
be fully investigated.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

AT the Brooks Il Dickson theatrical sale in
New York last Thursday were manuscript
plays, stage properties, wardrobss furniture
and bad debts. The manuscript of "In the
Ranks" was sold for 1915; Freedom a
spectacular drama. brought 50. Messrs.
Brooks & Dickson bad paid $ 900 for II. The
slls brought about g. 500.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
THE SERVANT oTRL PROBLEM.

1t appears inconsistent that even In sea-
son OF bard times. such as the recent asst
hes coniessedly been, there should be diff
Guilty in securing domestic servants. Only
few weeks ago what was considered relia.
bic data gave ont that 500. 600 male wage
workers were out of employment In the
United States But even at that time, and
IN the very cities where there were thou.
sends OF men thrown out OF work,
female domestics were at a premium.
To-day the LADY OF the house"
In country and town Is perpexed over the
question of the servant girl. The situation
is as much vexed in Boston as In 81. Louis,
and in the New England farm home as in
the Western. In Massachusetts,, where the
fen ale population largely outnumbers the
male, the complaint Is we'll nigh universal.
This Is accounted for by the enormous de-
msnd for girls in the mills. In Lowell, OF
$4,000 operatives employed in manufactures,
20 per cent. are femaleg. The poor residing
In the vlcinage OF New Eneland manufacture
ing towns find difficulty In retaining their
girls at home after they have reached sixteen.
The mills offer supporting wages, and the
girls are inclined TO that class of employ.
ment rather than TO the domestic. Bat
there Is not so much mill work for them IN
tie West, and II Is singular that Chicago
ard ST. Louis should make the same plant
as the Eastern cities.
There appears 10 be q disinolinaton on
the part OF girls to do domestic work I'm a
family. Let mandatory or a store adver.
tise for girl and the advertiser will be over.
run with applicants. Even hotels find no
difficulty in procuring all requisite help
But the same girls will refuse employment
In families where Ia addition 10 home bene.
fts they may receive better wages. A ST..
Louis lady, interviewed by the Post-Dis.
patch, telling of the difficulty experienced
In securing needed domesiics, says'
presume they want TO get what seems TO their
mind more genicel labor And In that category,
they include standing for hours behind n drg
goods counter, or working IN the stiling heat OF
factory. In these cases they are. too under the
singular Inconsistency, You will find woman
prefers a man aa boss" / see no reason, so lar
as wages arc concerned, tor q girl not taking
the Post.Dispateh that they thought themselves
lucky TO make SO n week and support themselves.
have never paid GIRL less than Sl2 per month.
Now, let good healthy girl get that Tor the sup.
port OF the rest OF the family and have her own
living thrown I'm nc the house where she works.
and think she would certainly be better of. BE.
sides she would be learning that which would
qualify her fora wife, while by engaging In work
down town she Is simply doing that which Is 20
be mAkeehift until fortune brings husband.
don't mean TO say that There are not many deli
cate girls who tind proper occupation IN the
store or mill but there Is no doubt that there are
an equal number who would do better at house.
work. But the singular thing about this paucity
OF domestic help lies I'm the fact that IL occurs this
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The seymour Democrat saws:

IN stating that Representative Wilson. who I'm.
tIoduos.a resolution in the House calling upon
the new administration 10 pay 10 each man, wo.
man and child In the United states the s. which,
II IL said, Hendricks promised during the cam.
paign. " uld be distributed from the Treasury"
made al. ass Of himself the Sentinel falls into a
RrievoufslrrOr. Asses are born, not made. If the
seniinuls an catch the carr OF the animal IL
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The rslschief Done by the Comn Family

The Mischief Done OF the Coffin Family.
Specialize the Sentinel
Rrcr .4oND Ind, March 13.-The Control
Ter of She Currency has Just notified the
unfortunate stockholders OF the late Rich
mond National Bank, controlled by the
CoEin family, who have now left Richmond
for the good of the city, that an assessment
Of 100 cents on the dollar is now due, and
has directed A. d. Lynch, Esq, the receiver
to enforce the claim by suit or otherwise.
Competent business men estimate the
amour to be received from this source at
S5,oQG. with which to meet O liability Of
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

Republican President.-R Republican Exchange.
We have some recollection OF that kind OF
talk on this aide OF the house after every In
auguration, To- these twenty four years.
There Is nothing like whistling TO keep cour.
age when passing the graveyard.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

We rpioduce from a Baltimore exchange
the following handsome tribute to Mrs. Hem
dricks. shioh will be appreciated by her many
frlendssall over the country:
Mrs Tsndrick was also present and held a small
rCeptiOa ia meeting both new and old ir.cuds.
She u bright aud Energetic and after the Vice
Preside - settles I'm house here viii form one OF
TIE ssating heads OF the social administration.
Der dreSes are already the admiration and envy
of Womsakind.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Tennesseo Iinpponlngs.

NASHVILLE, March 13.-The barn OF Cap.
tain Hope, near shelbyville, was struck by
lightning and burned down, two horses per.
ishinR in the flames. A. l.. Dean was KILLED
and Gay Steele, Warner Ruttledge and W..
q. Hope were severely burned.
A cyclone 100 yards wide swept over Pa.
laski, unroohning houses and doing con.
siderable damage.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

THE 5 o'clock White House breakfast is
creating such hubbub among the Blaine
organs that thsy seem 10 forget all about the
10000 acre steal OF Louisiana lands by the
late Republican administration. Jay Gould
4 90. don't care what time Mr.. Cleveland
eats breakfast. 1t Is the Backbone grant,
for dinner with them.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

THE Indianapolis Republican organs are
sorely discontinued over some of President
Cleveland's appointments. No surer sign
could be had that there was something
wrong about the Presidents appointments
than for the organs TO DO pleased with them.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

MAINE has tried Furnishing the liquor sell
ers and manufacturers with Indifferent sue.
cess. and now proposes to legislate against
the LIQUOR drinkers by making drunkenness
an otfense TO be punished by imprisonment.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

Mn. CLEVELAND has ordered the fifty or
sixty newspapers usually taken at the White
House TO be stopped. stop" -not-my Sub.
scriptionn lent MINOR leak on the treasury.
II Is we'll.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

LET 1t not be forgotten that In solid ranks,
day after day, the Republicans OF the House
combatted the taking up OF the Appropria-
ton BILL thus maniiesting their desire for
an extra session.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

AED now the New York Tribune. the FORE
most Blaine organ In the late campaign, pub
fishes 1t as G fact that Blaine and Elkins lost
10000 by their investments in Hooking
Valley. And yet, did not Mr.. Blaine vow
and declare that he never had invested one
dollar in Hooking Valley? But then let US
remember il was Blaine, the Republican
candidate. who made the declaration. Being
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

No MORE smoking in the White House dur.
Ing business hours. Thus one by one the
sweet links In the chain that binds us TO the
sweet past of Republication are being sew.
cred. Sad thought. Sheath.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

WARS The matter that We don't hear 30
much fear expressed by Republicans nova
days concerning the fate OF the colored
brother as OF yore2 The old concern seems
TO have turned entirely TO the disposition OF
nnlna
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

FROM present indications President C'eve-
land will set good example 10 the country
by doing every day days work and living
within his salary.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

merely Republican talk II does not now go.
But it was quite short of the mark set by
one Cleveland the Democratic candidate:
Tell the truth"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

BLAINE, Butler and Burohard-all living
quiet private lives under their own vine and
fig tree, where there is none TO modest or
make afraid. Soothing thought.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

BUSINESS begins At o'clock In the Presi-
Genital mansion. The milk and Ice men
will sigh for the old times when they had
time TO drive over from Baltimore to supply
the breakfast table.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Very Cold for March.

BosroE March 13.-Reports from Central
Vermont show that the Thermometer aver.
aged 80 degrees below zero last night.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

Our Washington special this morning in
dioates that Mr.. Aquilla Jones has the In
side track for Postmaster
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

A WASHER mashed last night. Oar local
relates the parable. II contains a good
moral for dudedom.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

0rR Washington special indicates that ex.
Congressman Stockslager bids fair to be Sec
ond Comptroller OF the Treasury.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

CARL scHuRz for the Prusslan mission Is
among the recent ION dts" OF Washington
gossip.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-02
SOME OF OUR FRIENDS.
The People We Claim aud the Strangers
Within Our Gates.

The People We Claim aud the Strangers
Within Our Gates.
Hon. Henry s. Walker, left for Ohio, yes.
ttrdav.
Mrs J. G Crockett, W. Va, is registered
at the Mcclure.
Mr.. L. X. Hutchinson, of Dover, Del, was
in town yesterday.
Miss Annie C. Bowers, of Steubenville,
O., is here on short visit.
Miss Rosa NJ Morgan, of Altoona, Pa,
s visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Florence E. QUAD, Of Cincinnati
o., is visiting her parents in this city.
Miss Mary Chort, of Martins Ferry, was
visiting friends in this city last week.
G. L. Spence, Esq, of Parkersburg, was
among the guests at the Howell, last week
Mr.. W. NJ, Caulk, of Cambridge, Nd, is in
town on business with the business houses:
Miss Nellie Pratzman, Of Marietta, O., is
TIE guest of her'sister, Mrs Charles Freer,
of the Island.
Prof Buzz Stephens will exhibit on the
rollers at the new rink on Chspine street
in few weeks.
Mr.. W. H. Watts, of Albany N. Y,
passed through this city, yesterday, on his
way to Pittsburg. Pa.
J. c. Burnett, Of Washington, D. c., was
here yesterday on business about the inaug-
uratiou Of Cleveland, in March.
Mr.. Frank O'Brien, an employee of the
REGISTER news room, who has been con.
fined to his home for week or more past,
is able to be about.
Miss Nellie Meakin, charming young
lady Of the Sixth ward, will leave in a
short time for Kansis City, where she will
spend few months with friends.
Mr.. f. Whitwaum, of Clarksburg, was
circulating among the wool dealers last
week looking for choice lots of this raw
material for the wooden mill at Clarksburg.
Mr.. Grandon, formerly of the Weston
Democrat, will, it is rumored, start paper
in Weston. Weston has three papers now,
and if it needs fourth no doubt Mr.. Gran
don can supply the want.
Col Jake Kemple arrived in town yester-
day, after having made q lecture tour OF
Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Jake SAYS he
bad three dollars when he struck home, but
before going abroad yesterday, deposited
his earnings with friend lest he might be
held up. Jake will soon make a short
tour through the East, and then return to
the West to fill other engagements.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-02-02
ON TRE WAR PATH.
. martins rerrian with Three Big Re
waivers.


a Martins Ferrian with Three Big Be-
yolvers.
On Saturday night Dave Terrell got
drunk, went into the saloon of John Nader
in the South End, and threatened TO shoot
Nader. Marshal Hanson was sent for and
arrested him. When searched at the city
bulldog three revolvers were found on ms
person. He win be tried this morning al
o'clock.
The attendance at the different churches
yesterday was very large. The reyivals ct
The PRESBYTERIAN and Methodist churches
with unabsted success. Meetings will be
held in the United Presbyterian church
eyery night this week and communion next
Sunday.
Quarterly meeting will be held in the col
ored NJ. Z. Church this week. -,
Miss Laura Lewis lie quite sick win
typhoid fever at the Seminary in wheeling
The Ladies' Union Benevolent Society
will meet next week.
Mr.. Peter Wagenor is on the sick list
A fair sized skating rink is being erected
in the First ward, near Myers saloon.
Next -.
Herbert Darrah, of Wheeling, is visiting
his friend George Ralston.
The heirs of McGruder McSelby will get
81 600 insurance from the National Union,
the Senate of the order having decided that
thew are entitled to the insurance. Since
bis death there has been doubt about their
getting the money, as Mr.. Selby neglected
10 90 at the time notified and get his papers.