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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
Hotel openin at madIson.
Special % the sennnel.

special % the oenSinel.
MADISON, Ind, April j-Eor the past six
months men have bean busy cleaning, pa
pering and painting the large building On.
the corner of Second and Mulberry streets
for the purpose OF converting il into q hotel,
for which purpose il was built sbout quar-
ter Of a century sc; but for the past fifteen
years IT has been used &C On academy, until
company, recently organized, determined
to once more open the Madison Hotel. The
building IS three stories high and L shaped,
running about half square on Mulberry
street and sbouthslf on Second street. The
basement, first and second q 0ors are finished,
and next Monday morning, for the FIRST time
in seventeen yeas, you csn get frst-class
hotel accommodations az this house. We
took peep through the building, aud. with
out minute description, can safely say its
parlors, dining-room and sleeping apart
ments will compare fRvorably with any IN
Indiana or in the Southwest Mr.. John w.
Garrison, formerly of the Madison House,
Cincinnati, is manager, and will be assisted
by his genial brother, James. grand ban
quit Will be given about May l.
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Lost Relative..

Special to the Sentinel.
VERNON. Ind, April THE following
novel letter has been received by the Clerk
of the Jennings Circuit Court, inquiring for
lost relatives. The letter will explain itself:
March s. 1885.
DEAR Sur have some kin somewhere in that
county. / wish you a friend 10 make all the ia
qulry for them you can-ThOmas ana AnnaniaS
Ll0coln snd stephen Elliott, my hrother-in law.
lou may find their names the Ollegi ble) II they
are in the county II you can't find them !
YOU 10 remsil this 10 the next County Clerk south
OF you. want 20 know their county and post
otace. wish you TO answer my letter soon you
can. Direct your letter to Texas, Dublin, jesse q.
Lincoln. want you 10 repy comply with my
request and oblige yours. am soold l can hardly
write. am IN my seventy eighth year. Yours Is
the fifth county I've written 10. commencing at
the northwest corner OF the State and asking the
clerk 10 Continue them south. hoping they VIII
do so.
No name signed. lnclosed with the letter
were four envelopes of the clerks who had
received the same snd forwarded south as
per the old gentlemsn's request. The Clerk
here forwarded the same to the Clerk OF the
Jefferson Circuit Court, the parties named
not living IN this county. Perhaps this ar
ticle may strike the eye of some one who eau
give the old gentleman the desired informa.
ton. 1t would no doubt be a meritorious
act
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

ALL CIVIL SERVICE ADVOCATES.
We have at hand the names of number
of Washington Republican ofice-holders
who are doubtless in favor OF civil service
reform by large majority. The following
is the list OF the places held by the members
of colored family by the name of Silence
George p, messenger in the Internal Revs-
nue. Office, $500; John A., clerk, Land Office,
$1,000; William G., messenger. Medical Bu
reau, War Department, 500; G. II. Lee,
brother-in-law, Department of Justics mes
senger, $40. The father of this family has
just lost his place in the Postoffice Depart
ment Another son has just been appointed
in the Internal Revenue.
A correspondent of a New York paper has
nosed out another batch OF SINH
lar cases. Hodge, the Postoffice coach
man, with salary Of SEQ per month, has a
son in that department with salary of
$1,000. The Fowler family: Edwin c., APP.
pointment Division, Postofice Department
$1,000; r. w. City Postoffice, $500; Mary E
Pension Office, 5000; Edwin c., Jr., Bureau
of Engraving and Printing 5000; Joseph B.,
Third Auditors OAice, Treasury. $780,
Frederick NJ. Congressional Library, $780,
The Fowlers are from Maryland. Won
Tugen family: Eugene, postal clerk. 81, 15O
Miss Eugene, Treasury, 81, 200; T. a, War
Department. $1,000 Fishback family
James, War Department, 81, 400; J. Howard,
Government Printing Office, So a month
Lucy. teacher employed by the District Gov
eminent, $3.50; John B., Internal Revenue
GaUger. Fuller family: sDjamin az
Il, 500, Agricultural Department.; same de.
psrtment, Miles, 81 GOO; Addis H., public
school teacher, $3.50. The Syphax family
have six members in the employment of the
Government.
In nearly all of the departments there are
relatives without number. The same CORES
pendent says: There are a great many
cases of families employed by the Govern
menI where the members all live in one
house. IL may be said that they all perform
their duties, and that therefore there should
be no objection to such employment. The
answer to this is that the law is violated in
every instance where more than one mem
Der of family is so employed" OF course
all OF these people are largely in favor of
civil service reform.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
Easter Services at the Churches.

Special TO the Sentinel.
Brazil, April 5.-The services in all the
churches in this city to day were of an i'm
pressive and beautiful character, the pastors
ell delivering sermons appropriate to the
occasion. The churches were beautifully
decorated with plants and flowers and the
ladies were arrayed in all the glories OF ele-
CANT spring costumes. At the Presbyterian
Church the music was grand, Mrs. J. G.. BfY-
son. as usual, presiding
The Easter services al Hendrix Chapel, M.
Z. Church, 10 day were very elaborate and
en- tertainiDg. Both the auditorium and
Sunday school room were tsstefully decor
ted with blooming house plants and ever
greens, while to the beauties or sight was
added The sweet melody of werbling birds.
One Of the Sunday. school classes had an i'm
proviie ed fountain embowered in evergreeDs.
At the morning service the pastor, Rev. ii
III. Middleton, preached on Com pauionship
with the Risen Lord or the walk TO Emmaus."
The sCrmon YVES followed by the ordinance
of baptism and reception OF members.
The evening service consisted in rendering
the concert service, entitled: The Mighty
ConQuerer" The music of the day was OF q
verv high order. Ii was under the direction
of Professor Albert Wall. Il Was rendered
by large chorus choir supported By the
city orchestra. Among the selections rem
dered were MozsYt's GLORIA" ana "Sa nctus."
The church was crowded at all the services
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
THE SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLING.

THE SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLING.
A short time since Louisville said gam
bling must go, and that city has been rigor-
ously trying to carry out this decision by en-
forcing the laws and ordinances against
gambling institutions In the Tennessee
Legislature the House refused to concur in
the Senate bill repeating the gambling act
In the New Jersey Legislature, on the con-
trary, bill has been introduced favorable
to the gamblers, legalizing pool selling. In
this the sporting men of New York are es-
pecially interested, as they want to have the
pleasure and privilege OF betting on horse
races and pursuing their peculiar svocations
by simply stepping across the river. They
will therefore probably take q hand in the
New Jersey legislative proceedings in the
premises.
Promiscuous pool selling, as the Tribune
says. lis the ruination of young men and
boys, as every observer of the business
knows" We would 90 further than this,
and say that betting OF any kind should be
suppressed by legislative enactment. It's
tendencies are demoralizIng in the extreme,
and as the youth of our land are particu-
larry susceptible to the evil influences of bet
ting, this innocent amusement or bust
ness should be included in every law or en-
zctment that has for its OBJ set the suppress.
sion of gambling. Admitted that ordinary
betting Is done in such places and ways as
are at times intangible, therefore difficult to
regulate or control by statute; still the prin-
cIple of laying a wager Is morally wrong,
and the duty of the Ia E-making bodies is 20
correct such wrongs in principle. and stop it
in 50 far as possible py q vigosous prosecu-
ton Of those who are detected in trans
gressing
The extent TO which betting Is INDUCED in
10 alarming. Men, women and children are
willing to stake 9 small or large amount on
tbs probable result OF the simplest affairs
OF life. They bet on horse races, games of
base ball; on electioas on the coming or not
coming of an individual; on the kind OF
weather TO morrow will bring forth on the
color of G hat, bonnet or dress specified per-
son VIII wear on certain occasion. Any
tking suffices for the laying of a wager. This
tendency is not good for Us. 1t is too closely
associated with the evils which were con-
nscted with the downfall OF many nations in
the history of the world. Ii was Q ruling pas
sion with the Romans. and the remnant to-
day OF that once rich, proud aud powerful
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

The forthcoming National Convention of
Inventors, to be held at Columbus. o., on
the 22d of this month, it is said, will be the
largest gathering of the kind ever held on
this continent. Indiana inventors should
make q note of this. The object in view is
the peIfecting an organization for the pro-
lection Of inventors, manufacturing and de.
veloping inVentions, detecting and prose-
cutting infringements and lnstituting q
benevolent brotherhood. All are cordially
invited
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j. w. Riley.

We are pleased to learn that our old friend
Riley is arranging, through the management
of Ames J. Walker, of this city, to make
quite an extensive tour through the United
States or professional tour. We have in
oorsed Mr.. Ruey's abilities and acquire
ments rs poet and recitstionist too many
times, when he was without any. special
Ieputationi in the lines that be
in. 10 abate one iots now. We, in common
with our fellow citizens. feel proud of his
day of success. We are glad TO note that his
reputation IS not confined TO Indiana. Sew
eral autograph letters. or, rather, their fac
SMILES, are before rs from distinguished
gentleman, several of which are compli-
mentary enough to reproduce here
From the veteran humorist and philosopher, Josh
Billings.
NEW YORK, wEDsoR HOTEL, March 1885
ny FEIESD-Have you ever heard James Whit
comb Riley lecture?
He is both poet and orator. as natural as a robin
in mis- matin song. Go and hear him sometime
De is as gentle, and strong as a child.
JOSH billings.
From the world-known humorist and author,
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain).l
HARTFORD. March Il. 1855.
could feel the pathetic great deeps which your
verse hiss sounded in the ''Old SWimmin Hole"
and know what strong text il was and how well
S. L. CLEMENS.
From the famous and ever popular humorist
aEd Lecturer, Robeit J. Blrdette.l
OFFICE OF 'THE HAwKEYE"
BURLINGTON, Ia.
IfIbaye a friend on lecture committee In the
United Strtes this season. want TO whisper in his
ear that one OF The best hits he can make will be
TO surprise his audience with J. W. Riley. The
people that once listen 10 him viii want him back
again the same season. ROBERT J. BCRnETTE.
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EXPLANATORY.
Hon. s. s. Cox Denies the Truth OF Re-
cent RumOr.

cent Rumor.
shortly after Sunset Cox was appointed Minis.
ter TO Turkey, IS the story goes, Dir. and Mrs
Hendricks met Mr. and MIS-. Cox in a social way,
and among many things said to Mr.. Cox by Mr..
Hendricks was that he had friend. Mr.. J APP Tur-
pen by name. for whom he desired ID secure good
place in consideration OF distinguished party SER
vices, etc. etc. II il were not asking too much
he added, incidentally. he would like for Mr.
TuTpen 10 be appointed 10 the Seeretaryship
OF the Turkish Legation. Mr.. Cox replied that he
would be pleased 10 do as Mr. Hendricks wished
but that when he visited Turkey ne had been so
well treated by the then Secretary OF the Legation,
and so much admired bis efficiency, that he had
decided 10 re appOint him Mr.. Hendricks is said
TO have been greatly irritated at this reply and to
have remarked that he had little use for such q
Democrat as Mr.. Cox, or words to that effect"
ZANEsyILLE, o., April 8, 1885
Mr.. EDIToR-The above is sent TO me
anonymously with some Yituperative Ian
gusge. ! do not know from what paper is
is clipped. Will you who have been so kind
TO nae say In your journal that no such re.
quest was ever made by the Vice President;
no mention ever made between Us of the
Secretary of.Legation2 The story is mis-
chievously unveraoious. s. s. Cox.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

A LAwRENCEBURG telegram to the Com.
meTcial Gazette saws that Mr.. O'Brien, the
partner and son-inlsw OF DR.. Hunter, says
that he received dispatch from the Doctor
at Washington last Saturday, which said
MY appointment as Collector has been
made" Our Washington correspondent,
however, quotes the Vice President as say
ing that the appointment would be made
the present week.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

race are q miserable set of Ysgrsnts who
gamble. bet and beg.
The Legislatures of many States and the
City Councils throughout the country are
making CT honest effort to suppress gam
ping. 1t is good work in which ell citi-
zens anxious for our coun;ry's welfare will
take an interest and will give TO ii their
moral support, and, II mead be, their active
co oreration
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

A Sentinel representative called on ex.
Congressman T. ]. Wood, at his elegant
home in the suburbs of Crown Point, one
day last week. He was called from Wash
Ii Is q sad loss to him and his family Mr..
Wood is..nOt only a statesman, but an able
sgriculturist and horticulturist as well, and
takes pride in his fine blooded stock and
hourishing orchards. He asks no appoint.
ment from the administration. but expects
to run for Congress again, and will doubtless
be elected, as his district is 400 stronger
Democratic since the reapportionment than
when he was befo-e elected. He has won
great favOrs with the old soldiers by his
efforts in their behalf, and is in every way
genial gentleman. Our friend, Ed Miller, is
a candidate for the postoffice at Crown Point,
with excellent chances OF success.
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Declines the ManchesIer Uonsul,hip.

ATLANTA, April 5.-The Atlanta Constitu-
tioD, of which Captain Evan P, Howell is
editor-in chief. this morning. published the
following among its editorial paragraphs:
Captain Evan p. Howell will not accept the
appointment as Consul to Manchester, and
has forwarded to the President his formal de.
clination. While he fees grateful to the
administration for the honor conferred upon
him, and is also highly complImented at the
generous reception OF the appointment, still.
to decline IL.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

The Kentucky Supreme Court has decided
that contracts made by telephone are valid,
holding that the operator who may be called
upon to repeat the terms and considerations
is simply an interpreter. The way is now
open to marriage by telephone, and conse-
ouently no end of marital infelicity.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
Frustrated by Lightning,

Waco, Tex, April During thunder
storm this afternoon lightning struck shed
near which James B. Baker and number
OF negroes we're standing. ALI were pros
trated. Bakers iniu were pronounced
fatal, and four other men sre lying in a
critical condition.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

The climatic and gastronomic delights
Florida tourists are enjoying are enough to
make an Indiana man crank from envy.
just. now from reports the weather is as June
with Us, and besides the tropical orange and
banana, which are plucked dead-ripe, just rs
ones appetite Graves them, there are green
pears and strawberries in abundance.
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responsible.

Our Washington correspondent says that
Mrs. Hendricks left that city yesterday for
indianapolis. 1t is understood that the
Vice President will not be at home for sew
eral weeks yet.
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CLEARANCES.
The State Of Trade for the Past Week, with
the Percentages of Increase
and Decrease.

BosToN, April The following table,
compiled from special dispatches 10 the Post.
from the managers Of the leading Clearing
houses of the United States, gives the clear
apces for the week ending, tonight April T.
1885, with the percentage Of increase and
decrease in comparison with the correspond
ing week last year:
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

There is q disposition to bear a little too
hard on General Rosecrsns because of his
attitude towards General Grant in the last
Congress. Referring to this, Washington
dispatch to the New York Graphic SAYS
The prevailing concern over General Grant last
night caused many curious glsnces to be cast on
General Rosecrans. Perhaps Rosecrans has been
Grants bitterest enemy. In public and private he
has sneered st Grants achievements alo attacked
his character. He hiss alweyl held himself TO have
been basly used, and certainly the antlpathy
between the men was mutual Rosecranss friends
were curious 10 see how far he would soften to-
ward dying man. Nobody. however. had the
boldress 10 ask him anything about the subject
But il could not be kept out of the conversation.
somebody in q party IN which Rosecrsns was
brought IL up. then hesitated. shifted uneasly
glanced ner7ously a. the General and hnallY
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

stepped out Everybody waited an uncomforta-
bic suspense. At last the white-whiskored red
faced, bluf old fellow blurted out, well, go on h.
What was the last bulletin? No man here can
think OF General Grants death without feeling
that the country is losing great mana soldier
after all, gentlemen, with big heart.
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Omaha not included in totals.
Prize Fight.

MILWAUKEE,, April 5.-A prize fight be-
tween Frank Ward and Joe Weidner with
hard gloves, for q purse OF 500. Was won in
the fourth round by the former this after
noon. About 900 men witnessed the affair,
which occurred 1T = point in the country
fourteen miles distant. and was reached by
3 special train.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06
Enthusiastic Railway Meeting.
Special 70 the Sentinel.

GREENFIELD. No, April AN enthusias-
tic railway meeting was held last night to
discuss the new railway question. John A.
Ryan and Vim. G. Scott we're appointed
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

SENATOR VOORHEES, will leave Washington
Thursday next for Kentucky on legal bust
ness. He will be away from the National
Capital one week.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

As THE Chicago Democrats are arranging a
Western trip for the President, why not IN.
clude Indianapolis?
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The reception to the public which was to
have been tomorrow by the President has
been postponed because of the critical con-
dition of General Grant.
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Obituary.

CLEVELAND, o., April Captain Elias
Sims, for years prominently connected with
the shipping interests of Cleveland, died to-
day, aged seventy-two.
The funeral Of Mrs. E. Cox Was held at
GAINESVILLE, U.
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GEBHART BURLAsER, a well-known citizen
OF Fort Wayne, dropped dead in the streets
Of that city on Saturday.
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TIE administration has a Central American
policy. All that is lacking is a navy TO carry il
out-Philadelphia Press.
For which Republican administrations are
resDOusibIe
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

HEEEY WATTERsoN seems to be making a
flank movement upon the administration.
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committee to attend the meeting of the Gin
cinnsti, Wabash and Michigan Road. at Elk
hart. to get that line TO extend their road
through Greentie to Shelbyville.
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hon. s. S. Cox were buried yesterday at
GAINESVILLE, o.
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BASE BALL.
The Indianapolis Club Defeated at Louis
vile by Score of > to s.
To-Day's Contest.
Special to the sentineI.

Special to the Sentinel.
LOUISVILLE, April with the aid of
Mike Walsh. formerly MANAGE OF the Louis
villes, that club succeeded in winning the
Game with Indianapolis, to-day, by a score
of to 3. This gentleman umpired, or at
least pretended to, nearly all of his decisions
being one sided. Miller and Mcclure were
the battery for the visitors. and Hecker did
the twirling for the local GLIB. Indianapolis
secured . hits. while louisville touched Mil
Ter for S. Errors-IDdisnspolis, 4; LOUIS
vile, 8. One of the features OF the game
was brilliant double play by MEG aire.
THEY RETURN HoME.
The indianapolis Club returned home last
night. All Of the boys are in good COZ
ditioD, having been greatly benefited by
the Southern trip Manager Watkins said
that they could have won the game at Louis.
vile easily had they not besn compelled to
play sgsinst ten men. The Seventh Street
Park is II splendid condition, and to days
contest with Louisville promises to be very
exciting one. 1t is highly probable that
Brennon Will umpire the game. The follow
ing are the positions OF the two mines:
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-06

SEYMOUR, Ind, April Amos Thompson,
q teamster for Travis, Carter & Co, was very
dangerously injured today. He attempted
to drive through doorway with load of
lsth, and miscalculating the height OF the
door, wss caught between the Intel OF the
door and the load, and Is badly crushed and
bruised.
For some time our merchants have been
missing goods spirited away 10y unknown
'shop.ifteTs" Some days ago woman who
likes to be known rs one of the 0on-tOn, en-
tered the store of oseph King and called
for a spool OF thread. While the clerk was
getting it she concealed, ii is alleged, dress
pattern worth s. under Der clothing. The
clerk didn't miss il until after she left He
went to lock for her, but she was out OF sight.
Mr.. King saw her on the street yesterday
wearing dress made of the missing goods,
and accused her of stealing it, She said she
had paid him for it and called him an old
fool and other hard names. She then got
into q wagon and started to the country TO
visit friends. Mr.. King had a war
rant issued for her arrest, and the
officers overlook her several miles
below town and brought her back.
She was arraigned before Justice Mills S.
Reeves who, after hearing the evidence,
recognized her TO the Circuit Court in bond
of 500, with her husband as boldsmau.
She is the wife OF q reputable and industri-
Gus man, and is the mother of several bright
children. The affair is the talk of the town,
especially among the fair sex.