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A DRAMATIC SCENE.
Curious Termination of the Trial of DR..
Henckell for the Murder of Burgmuller.

NEW ORLEANS, May pa curious ending
was reported, yesterday, 70 the trial of DR.
Henekell for the murder of Conrad Bnrgmuller
at Averys salt mine, in Iberia parish, in March
The neighbors hearing a shot fired at night at
the house of Burgmuller, who was engineer at
the salt-works, fastened thither. and found
Burgmuller dead and his daughter, Anna Burg
muller, seriously wounded. DIR. Henckell and a
man named Vanhorne were near the house, ard
were arrested. The story first told was that
Burgmuller lost his lifein attempting to defend
his daughter from being outraged by these men.
In the trial of Dr. Henckell for the murder of
her father, on Thurday. the young lady, for the
first time, told the true story of the killing She
declared amid tears and Mysteries, that her
father was in the act of outraging her himself
when Henckell came in, and, in the, struggle
which then ensued, killed her father and
wounded her. The jury Immediately acquitted
the prisoner. Yesterday the last act in the
tragedy closed with the marriageef DIR. Henckell
and Anna Burgmuller, i'll the very courtroom
where he had been on trial, a few hours BEFORE
for the murder of her father. A large crowd
was present, and cheered the bride and bridet
groom unanimously.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. viii Cumlback will deliver theaddress on
Decoration Day at Rushville.
d.. V. Burnsawill deliver the memorial address
at Acton ON Decoration Day.
Mrs Ella Powell and son, of No. lis North
New Jersey strest, have taken summer boarding
at the Occidental
Mr.. Channings Paine SON of Dan u. Paine, of
the News, has been promoted to thesmanaging
edtorship Of the ST. Paul. Globe.
ElderrA.W Bartlett'will hold "a Bible reading
in Military Park to-day; at 4 p. NJ Subject,
THE Great Prophesy of Daniel"
DR.. Roberts, a prominent Presbyterian cler-
gyman of New York. will occupy the pulpit of
the Second Presbyterian Church to-day
Mr.. w. e. Mickleft yesterday for Wichita,
Kan, on receiptof news of the'iliEessof mem
bers of his family. who are newsresiding at that
city.
The Rev. Reuben Jeffrey, of the First Baptist
Church, will attend the commencement exercises
of the New York Medical College, whore his SON
will graduate. The new young doctor will then
enter upon course of study in one of thelargest
cities of Europe.
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GENERAL GRANT.
He Passes a Bad Night, and Is Compelled to
Suspend Work on His Book.

NEW YORK, May 23-"It would bo difficult to
tell just how many hours father slept last night,
said Col. Fred Grant this morning. because
his sleep was so much broken. 1t was
not good night at all His wakefulness was
owing to PAIN occasioned, think, by the
change in the weather. He is feeling pain this
morning, and is by no means as comfortable as
he was yesterday
DR.. Douglas said this evening that General
Grant was feeling better than in the morning;
that his throat appeared no worse than on Fri
day, and that the changes of the weather un-
deubtedly produced changes in the patients
condition. The ladies of the family accompanied.
the General in a drive, occupying about
half an hour. Colonel Fred Grant said tonight
that the General did not feel at all well after his
drive and that he wassuffering from his throat
He applied cocaine himself, which gave him
some relief, but he had to discontinue all work
on his book. If possible, the General will leave
the city for McGregor about June Is. His gem
eral bodily condition is about the same as for
the past three days.
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General and Pe,.sonal.:

WAsafxaToNf May 23-An Indiana postrnas-
ter ofthso fourth class, whose resignation was
received to-day. states that he was appointed
during President Folks administration. and has
served, continuously forty years. He recon-
mends Democrat as his successor
Itislearned at tho White House that no change
wiil be made in the office Of United States
marsfalsat ChicagoE for latleast a week or ten
days. There are fifteen applicants for the
Office, but the President has not yet made mis-
choice
The President to-day madesthe following APP
pointments. To- be- United States Smarshals for
the Northern district of New York. Walker FL.
Bunn To be United States attorneys-Henry
w. MeCary, for they Western district of Tennes-
sect, John E. Garland; for the Territory of Da-
kota; James H. Hawley. for the Territory of
Idaho; John Cripps Wicklif, for the district of
Kentucky.
Secretary Whitney has issued an ORDER abol-
ishing, the board. of detail created n5O October
LASTLY exsSeeretary. Chandler.
The Department of State is closed to-day as a
mark of respect to the memory of the late Sec
Rotary Frehpghuysens
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Out In a. Snow-Storm..

'There are some things that leave indelible marks
on a man 8, memory. Nothing which happens after
wards can efface them. And when memory is pete
petually assisted by bodily pain or troubie 10 be-
comes all the morevvid."
The speaker was Mr.. jonathan Sullivan, the popular
druggist of Boston No man in the tradeis better
known theret possesses greater hostFof friends
His place of business at the corner of Beacon and
fremont streets, is familiar landmark on those
crowded thoroughfaress
Continuing Mr. Sullivan said., II wasin the service
of the government during the war-those terrible
one winter. Al severe snyw-storm wasraging and the
boys keeny missed the hoaes they had LETT In tho
distant North. At the time was suffering from an
external injury, and the exposure gave me my nrss
taste of rheumatisn-somethng much worse and more
difficult to than any ordinary wound. Few or Us
liable to be bayoneted shot but eserybody ev
erywhere is daily in danger of contracting rheumats
clearly traceabe to other rheumatic They
may be In the JOINTS in the back. in any of hum
dred places they may come to-day and 90 Tomorrow
or they may remain for years, or for life
II hope yours ended with the war" said 4 ar
I ''Unhappily it did not" replied Mr.. SULLIVAN an 80.
have suffered from ID ever since. Whether sna osor
get rid of it altogether Icat but enc nus rssf
have ever found for it is Benson Cspens
deal in meleiras, you know anu am III 5s ~
acs ,S arythng that is used Tor al kahs.s ~
maladiss al ia ut denying the virtues q oeaoS
nr,s1,a rat;o,,s 49,. 80 uote me as saying thas sen
sons plaster Is the safest ursat ana oahIa thnl
every time feel twfnee of thsss 80 = 80 -
that snow-storm during the war.
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sham Battle at. GreeneastIe.

rectal to the indianapolis Journal.
GREEScAs,rIE. May 23.-The sham battle be-
geen the Cadet Corps of DePauw University and
.ie Grand Army of Republic, on the University
ark, north of the city, yesterday. afternoon,
.-as brilliant success Both sides fought
bfaveiy and covered themselves all over with
gf5ry For a time it seemed that it would be a
drawn battle, but under a fierce and
final charge made by the old veterans,
the cadets were compelled to retire,
losing one cannon, but escaping with
rhe other battery, and retiring in good order
to thescover' of the woods, where they intrenched
themselves, and could not be disiodged. But few
accidents occurred, and the battle was witnessed
by at least 1000 people. Among the visitors
werss Lieut.. S. y. 3.arpe, q. s. A. Capt.
James Ross, of the Indianapolis Light Infantry;
Colonel johnson, of the State Infantry; Lieuten-
ant Kitz, of the indianapolis Light Artillery,
Lieut.. S. K. Fletcher, quaftermaster of the
State Artillery. and Lieutenant Robbins, adj
jutant of the Artillery.
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THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.

Tabernacle Church, Rev. j. Albert Bond thayer
pastor. Services morning and evening.
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rev. Il. A.
Edison, ID. D., pastor The usual services
First Presbyterian Church. Rev. nj. I.
Haines, pastor, will preach tomorrow at 1890 A.
NJ. and 7:45 p M
Meridian-street Methodist Episcopal Church
Services morning and evening. Rev. John Ala
baster, ID. d., pastor.
Central Christian Church-Rev a. r.. Benton
will preach on Sunday morning at 1890 No
services in the evening.
Ballard at Pfafflin's Hall to-day, at 1880 A. n
Subject: ''Creeds and Confessions.
Second Presbyterian Church. Rev James Nc
Leod, d. D., pastor. Preaching at 1890 A. NJ
aud 7:45 P. M. by. DIR. Rev. Dr. Roberts,+of New
York
Plymouth Chureh-Rev. Oscar G. McCuIloch.
pastor. Sunday services at 1890 A. M. ands7:45
p. NJ. Evening topic, Wars and Rumors of
Wars"
Seventh Presbyterian Church Rev r. "
Hunter, pastor. Services at I0.30.A N! and 7:3o
P. NJ. Subject for morning: 1.-THE Revision"
Evening: "AlGood King
Centralavenue Methodist Episcopal. Church.
Rev A Marine, d. D.. pastor. Morning sub
jet, The Defenders of the Union Evening
subject, Sowing and Reaping.'
First Presbyterian Church-Rev Reuben JEFF
ferry. d. d. pastor AT 1890 Al. M the pastor
breaches to the George III. Thomas Post. No IL,
OF the g. A r. At 745 p M, subject, "Tha
Good Soldier"
ST Paurss Cathedral is handsomely decorated
to-day in observance of Whitsunday Special
musical services will berendered in the morning.
ana In the afternoon celebration of ali the
Episcopal Sunday.scheolsi in the city,
Roberts Park Methodist Episeonal Church
Rev. ]. I'll. Mcconnell, pastor Preaching at
1870 A M. and 7:30 p. NJ Memorial sermon a.
the evening service Soldiers of the late war es-
pecially invited to the evening service.
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MINOR TOPICS.
Acts of Petty Meanness on the Part of Sec
rotary Manning.

Acts of Petty Meanness on the Part of Sec
rotary Manning.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, May 23-Secretary Daniel
Manning has the reputation of an adroit politi+
clan. Those who know Daniel, say, that he is
thoroughly versad in all the arts politics, and
that he can pull wires with more skill than any
other member of the administrations. Daniel
has certainly shown himself thus far, to- be- a
statesman of remarkably small bore. Hescan.
notdismiss all the clerks in his department. to
make room for Democrats, beeausei there is an
equal chance for the admission of. the same men
again., under civil-seryice' rnless Mr. Manning
cilafes under the restraint, and shows his an
uoyance by acts of petty meanness. He has
issued a, circular which practically prevents
clerks in his department from taking their usual
summer leave of absence until thesnmmer'is
past The onlyreason for thiseact ON the part
of the Secretary is his desire to exhibit his
craftsmanship and to1annoy those overswhom he
has authority.
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Frank McDonald.s Office.

Washington Special.
Frank B. Mcdonald, of Indiana, is borne on
she register Of the State Department asscom-
mereial agent at Cohijab, Bolivia. Mr.. MELON
ald.is a SON of ex-senator Mcdonald. He never
went to Bolivia. Some years ago, when his
father represented Indiana in, the Senate, the
young man desired to- visit Rio Janeiro. The
Alaska was going to the Pacific station, and the
commander invited Mr.. Mcdonald to accompany
himifitcouid- be shown that'hei was bound on
government business. Secretary Evarts kindly
Commissioned him q commercial agent at Cobb
iah. The fact that there no salary at
tached to the position'did not concern Mr.. Nc
Donald. What he desired WASP 4seavoyage on
a naval vessel, and he got ii, the only expense
beiug his share of the mess. These facts were
recently disclosed by a gentleman who made
application for the. same position upon the sup
position that if ex-senator McDonald's son held
it it must Of necessity be asremunerative one.
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Riel's Citizenship and His Crime.

WINNIPEG, Man, May 23.--Attorney general
Hamilton in an interview as to how Riels al
legged American citizenship would affect the lat
tried by military court martial just the same'as
if he was British subject No right of citizen
ship gives protection in the case of such an
offense. Riel could also be tried in the civil
courts and condemned, and in either case the
sentence could be executed with perfect safety,
even if he were an American citizen. He for
feits all protection by violating the law of the
country i'll which the act providing for punish
ment in such cases was passed. A military
court-martial is likely to be adopted in Riel's'
case, and doubtless in any event, the sentence
will be executed"
I The train conveying Riel arrived at Regina at
ll:30 to-day. Riel was at once taken to the bar
racks. His original destination was Winnipeg,
but orders by telegram met Captain Young at
Moose Jaw to hand hisprisoner over to thepolice
authorities at Regina and await orders. Rieii is
well, but showed some nervousness at being
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The Cumberland Presbyterians.

BENToNv1LLE, Ark, May 23-The assembly
spent the morning in hearing corresponding del
egatesT from the women's board of foreign mis-
sions, and from the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, colored Mrs. D.. NJ. Harris of Nash
Vile, presented the interests Of the
womens board, making a very deep impression.
Her address responded to by the moderator
A delegate from the colored church made an
address, setting forth the needs of his race, and
particularly the necessity for aiding the school
for colored ministers, at Bowling Green, KY.
+ The organization of a. Cumberland Presbyte-
rian presbytery in Japan was authorized when
ever the board of missions and the missionaries
shall deem it advisable.
In the afternoon JohnM Cant, of Nashville,
president of the board of publication presented
report suggesting that the board submit
to the assembly the question whether it desired
to hear supplemental report relating to the re-
moval of Dr. V. r.. Brown one Of tho editors
of the Cumberland Presbyterian. After a long
discussion the assembly decided to hear the pa
per.
The work of the assembly is now under full
Roadway. The discussion to-day has awakened
great enthusiasm the subject of missions.
The attitude of the church toward the colored
people is very gratifying to the friends of that
race. All the churchesof Bentonville and vicinity
will have preaching tomorrow from members of
the assembly. Four churches are filled every
night with devout worshipers.
At the night session the matter of complaint
because OF the changes in the editorial arrange
ments was, after protracted debate, laid on the
table, without reference, by a large majority.
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Drowned is the Wabash,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HATTIE, Ind, May 23.-Grant Richard
son, asyouth who was boarding in this city and
attending the high school, was drowned in the
Wabash tonight. With a'companion, he under.
took to swim across the river and back. He
cramps, and sank. His companion also failed in
his strength, but. was rescued by others who
were bathing at the time. The body of Richard
SON has not been recovered He was about
twenty years old, and was much liked by his
fellowlstudents.
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Base Ball. with Cards.

Providence, May 23.-The second game in
the tournament series Of the new game with
cards between. the National League Base Ball
Clubs, for cash prizes, aggregating, $1,000 in
gold and trophies, consisting of a silver bat and
ball valued at $780, was played in this city to-
day. The contestants were Irwin and Radford,
representing the Providence leage team and
Hanlon and Guest, of the Detroits. Umpire
b Decker aetedas referee. Irwin won the lead,
ana it was evident from the startthat the Provi-
dence men had the upper-hand. The following
is the score by innings
Providence. .3 8 3 8 3 1 3 O 5-24
Detroit, O. O. O. o. o. o. 3 o. 3
The next game will be played in New York.
June l. between the New Yorks and. Phila-
delphias.
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Lady Hayward Runs a Fast Six Furlongs
and Defeats Pearl Jennings.

Lady Maynard Runs Fast Six Furlongs
and Defeats Pearl Jennings.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 23--The ninth days rae
ing of the Louisville Jockey Club was well at
tended, and the fine sport was much enjoyed
The events and surprises of the day were the
running of Lady Hayward in the first race and
the victory of Ed Butts in the last. Lady Way
ward ran the three quarters of a mile in 1:13i,
within half second of the best time, by Force,
and defeated the favorite, Pearl Jennings. The
track was dry, but little stiff
The starters In the first race six furlongs
purse $500, 500 to the second horse were Pearl
jennings Grismer, Helianthus, Highfiight, John
Davis, Walter A., Lady hayward, Aleck Ament
and Pat Dennis Pearl Jennings sold even
against the field, and ran from the start. At
the head of the stretch. Jennings and Hayward
were neck and neck! Corrigans mare could not
keep, the pace, however, and Maynard ran in
amid great cheering length ahead, Jennings
second, John Davis third. Time 1:l34:
The second race,5 the Moat e. Chandon stake
for threesyea olds, one mile anda furfong, had
as starters, Bonanza. Lizzie Dwver, Lord Cole
ridge, Keokuk, Volante and venisti. Joe Cotton
was scratched amt Lizzie Dwyer won, closely
pushed By the California horse, Volante;
Bonanza third. Time, 1879.
z In the third race, the Emendorf stake, for
two-year'olds three fourths of nile,, the
starters were Pixey, Edgefield, Bordeaise,
Asceola, Brookfull, and Bankrupt. Bankrupt
outclassed everything, and won without an
effort; Brook full second, Bordelaise third Time,
1:16.
The starters in the fourth race. one mile and
a quarter, purse $500. $500 to second, were: Re
woke, Stonington, Hiilsboro, Martindale, Pow
hatan, Red Stone and Ed Butts. Ed Butts ran
at the tail end until the finish, and then whipped
in and won byca length. beating Powhatan, the
fayorite; Red Sten4 third. Time, 20la
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Corbaieyl Convicted.

Thejuryswhich tried the case against w. H
Corbalsy, the claim agent, charged with having
collected afee'of $50 from am applicantfo PEN
sion, inviolation of law, was out eight hours be-
fore agreeing upon a. verdict He was found
guilty upon one of the two counts in the ndict-
ment. His sentence will be fixed by the court
after the criminal docket is disposed Of The
penalty is a fine of from 800 to $500 and inn
prisonment for as long as two years. .
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Manager Murray,s. Benefit.

The maayrfriends Of Mr.. Geo. Murray, ex-
manager of the Meridian Rink, have made ar
rangements to give him benefit next Saturday
night Mr.. Murray has made many friends here
during his short stay, and to show their appre.
citation of his kindness to them the Meridian
and Halcyon polo clubs have decided to take the
matter in hand and make it a big success. Be-
sides the match game Of polo, therewiil be fancy
skating, speed race in which all the fast roller
experts in the city will participate. Every lady
present will be presented with a boutonniere.
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Receptions to General Logan.

BLcoMINsToSs Ill, May 23.--The train leav.
ing General Logan from Springfield to Chicago
YVES met at. the Union Depot this afternoon
by avery large procession of citizens, mostly
old soldiers and army comrades, accompanied by
a. brass band. An informal reception was
rendered. the senator on the platform, the
crowd rushing forward congratulating him, and
shaking hands Similar receptions weae held at
Lincoln, Atlanta and other places. General
Logan Is announced as the orator of the day
here on Decoration Day.
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Apaches. on. the yyar-Pash.

Tucson. A. r., May 23---A passenger just ar
rived from Georgetown reports that the .Apaehes
Killed aman in Billiards. mining camp, eighty
IAfies north of Silver City. Advices from Lords
burg state that Captain Lee, who islin pursuit of
the Indians, was obliged to remain two days at
anada rancho, owing to the scarcity of rations.
aptain Pierce's company of scouts left Gala this
orning for Mule Springs His train consists
ls2 mules, carrying provisions for thirty-two
en-, out the cavalry are short of supplies The
VS. reached here to-day that the Indians were
IN between Carlisle and Silver City, going
s1I1th.
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wages OF Steel and IRON worbers

PfTrsBURe, May % After an all. day session.
the scale conference of the iron manufacturers
again on Monday. The question Of wages for
the ensaing' year ID still unsettled, bat it is
understood that matters So shaped themselves
thata'gettlernent at the nextmeeting is assured.
It is stated on reliable authority tliatthe 10 per
cent reduetionproposed blythe Amaigarnated AS
rotation viii be accepted by the manufacturers.
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Theprolonged trial of VIM. c. Whiteheads
suit against the L, B. S'W. Railway Company
came to a.close yesterday, in the return of the
jury's verdict. It gives plaintiff ST. 500 dam
ages, the amount sued for being $40, 900. No in
timation as to a. new trial was given by defend
ants, butamotion tothat end Twill probably be
made In afew days.
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Earned Runs--St. Louis. 3.
Two-base Hits-Nichol. Bushong.
Passed Ball-Bushong l.
Wild Pitcf--Porter, /.
Struck Outs-Isys Porter 2; Caruthers q
Double Plav--1ayes and Phillips.
Umpiae--John q. Valentine
BALTIMORE 0UTPLAYED BY PITTSBURG.
PfTTssgRe, May 23-The Pittsburg out
played the Baltimores at every point to-day, and
won as they pleased. The,visitors only made one
hit off of Morris's delivery. About a 600 persons
witneSsesi the game. Following is the score:
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The United Brethren Church.

To the Editor or the indianapolis JournaI:
In last Sundays Journal under the
head Indianapolis Churches the mem
berships of the United Brethren Church,
in this city! is given at ninety eight
the number of churches, two, and
the average attendance, l189 The actual mem.
bership is 1885, the number of churches, one, and
the average attendance about three hundred
per Sabbath d.
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To Settle. an Account.

Yesterday Alexander s. Bryant fled his COM
plant against James E. Outland, William W.
Irwin and William FL. Hamilton, commission
merchants. He seeks the settlement of an ac-
count in which he claims defendants owe. him
1916. This debt was, incurred in the course of
trade, plaintiff buying Of and Ceiling to, defend
ants. With. interest," he wants Judgment for
al 250
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Steamship News.

New YORK, May 23.-Arrived-B riteanic,
from LIVERPOOL; Calico, from Hull
LONDON, May. 23-Ths steamer Italia from
NewYork, May Is, for Bristol has arrived at
Avonmouth. The steamer Annie, from Balti-
more, has arrived at Queenstown. The steamer
Cairo, from Philadelphia. has arrived at Queens
town. The steamer City of Chicago, from New
York, May IA, for Liverpool, passed Fastnett
to-day