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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
THE SHORT.PHELAN CASE.
An Examination Before Justice Patterson
at the Tombs-The Case Adjourned
to Next Saturday,

New YORK, Feb 1.-THE examination in the
Short Phelan case began to-day by Justice Patter
son at the Tombs The court was filed oy spec
tators. Captain Phelan's arm SILL hung in
slinp. The Police Sergeant took charge OF the
Captains revolver, which Phelan carried In his
pocket. Short came in later accompanied by his
counsel. He looked a trihe pale The prosecu
lion called Phelan to the witness stand After be-
ing sworn, he said in respon 70 the questions OF
his counsel: my name is Thomas Phelan and
live in Kansas City. On the 9Th OF January I was
sitting In o. Donovan ROssa's office VITA my left
side to the table and my back TO the door,
Richard short came IN with iong
knife in his hand and said, Nov have got
you, and then he plunged the knife into my
breast. He then pulled II out and stuck it into
my neck. I tried to get away from him by rum
ing around the table, but he managed 70 strike
NE three times. Two men, who were in the room.
ran out and tried to escape. I got out at length
and made my way TO the street, l bacame &C
quainted with Short last July"
On cross examination Phelan said: 81 have re-
sided in Kansas Clty twenty eight years. with the
exception OF the time l was in the army, aud the
three years in lived in Washington took
three months trip abroad in 1883. visited Ire
town., and from there l went 10 Cork
/ did not meet any person knew
at either of these places. l never was
IN the employ OF the British Government
l never made the acquaintance of a1y govern
ment officers while abroad l mad a conversation
with British detective, but didn't know ne was
At this point the counsel for the prosecution OBJ
ected TO the scope OF the cross examination, and
suggested Il be confined only to the assault on
Phelan. The Court decided the examination m ust
te confined to the evidence Of the defense OF wit
ness. The cross-examination continued. He
said, came to New York last January for two
purposes, one 10 visit my sister, Mrs Levy, a.
Northampton, Mass, and 70 explain to certain
persons an article In the kansas City jour nai, "
/ had talk with Kearney about the article, aud
my purpose in coming here. 10 had told ma the
boys down 10 the office were angry with
me for talking TO reporters IN the
way the article represented I did. de also said
something abent an article in O'DonOvan Rosa 5
paper. I told him no man could publish a lie
with out my bringing him 10 an account for IL
When went down to ROsSas ofie I had my lit
tie boy revolver with me- I placed il IN ny over.
| coat rocket. don't know whether 10 was i0a led
| or not. ! have been arrested twice in Kansas
City-Oncs for tearing DOWN, on 81. Pstricks Day,
\ picture ia q store representing Irishmen as
apes. end the second time for carr ing concealed
weapons. / was charged once with
| stabbing man named Trout Norton
cid not boast about this affair
| or say would do Il again If anybody insulse1
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
steamship subsidy Proposed.

WASHINGTON, Fen. Ex-senator Frye to-day in
troduced the following amendment to the
Postofce Appropriation bill, and asked its refer
ence to the Committee on Postoflices and Post
roads:
For transporting mails OF the United States for
the fiscal year OF 1SsISs6 between any ports of the
United States and any foreign ports, or between
ports of the Atlantic and ports OF the Pacific
through any foreign territory, an amount not ex-
ceedng SEQ GOO OF the net revenues OF the United
States Postofice Department on mail matter sent
% foreign countries during the fiscal year 1850.
The Postmaster General shall contract for said
service. after legal advertisement with the lowest
responsible bidder; provided that the rate thereof
shl not exceed fifty cents mile for one trip each
way actually travelled between terminal points.
and that the mails contracted for shall be car.
ried on American steamships
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Congress Refusing to Pay Thompson.
Special to the Sentinel.

Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, Feb. III never saw Represen-
tative Randolph Tucker. of Virginia, in such i'll
humor as found him IN this afternoon, - said the
venerable statesman. Judge Poland, OF Vermont, TO
your correspondent "Mr. Tucker is very much
provoked" said Judge Poland. "oyer the objec
tons of Randall and Townshend TO passing the re-
port OF the Committee on Judiciary to pay John G.
Thompson's expenses In the Hallet- Kilbourn dam
sge suit He says II Is absolutely outrageous, and
! sgree with him most heartily. Thompson.
while Sergeant-atArms of a Democratic house.
imprisoned Kilbourn. 1t was on the peremptory
order of the House. and IL he had not obeyed
would have been impeached After he re-
tired from his Office Kilbourn sued him
for false imprisonment. Three suits
followed and three successive judgments
were secured-Sio0.0 600. SEQ 600 aud s37 600.
spectively. The Court scaled it 20 go, CO., Thomp
son expends his own money in defense. His
health falls and he is financially wrecked. He
can not live long, and now Democratic economists
refuse 70 pay the damages they have wrought.
They won't psy the personal expenses OF Th0mp-
Tucker thai he win die with that judgment hang
ing over him.
Quite feeling has been worked mp over the re-
fusal OF Randall and Townshend 10 permit con-
sideratien of this matter. They push il away
with appropriations, which have the privilege.
Dense. working for reimbursement OF his ex-
penditures. He looks very wan and weak. and 1t
Is evident that unless he is paid pretty soon he
never viii be PAID. The matter would not be set
tied with an administrator. and IL may be Con-
gress Is waiting for him TO die.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
E.eLted over a Farmer,. piseoverr of ON


PARRERsBURG. Feb. 14.-The quiet ana staid peo-
pie OF this borough and vicinity have been thrown
into fever OF excitement By the report that oil
has been struck on the farm of J. G. Ellis, in
salisbury Township. Mr.. iEllis very recently
bought the property from tn Bisckemore estate.
One day last week be found a substance closely
resembling oil oozing from the ground and cover.
ing the surface OF the small stream IN mis- place.
He took a quantity OF the oily matter 70
Philadelphia and hsd an OIL expert ex-
anime the sample. The result WIS that Mr.. Ellis
was Informed that he bad very excellent quality
of oil. BE then placed himself in Communication
with the Tidewater Oh Company. who seat experts
to the farm, and, after q careful examination,
MADE proposition to Jesse the land tor the term
OF ten years The Ohsr was promptly accepted By
Mr Ellis. The same compsny have leased lands
from Andrew Dick, Hon. r. r. Monaghan. ex.
Clerk OF Courts Edward Paist, K Black burn, Roo
ert Owen and John Patrick, the entire leased tract
being about 200 acres.
Experts say that the geological condition OF the
locality is much the same as that of the noted
oil regions of Bradford. A number OF test wells
ere to be sunk and some SIS 900 will oe expended
In developing the new oil region. The lands are
in salisbury and West salisbury, along the line OF
the Lancaster pike, snd but short distance from
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Some six miles way
separated from The oil lands are the pipes of the
Underwater and Standard Oil Companies, but the
experts say that even il there had been burst in
the pipes 1t could not have produced the ltrge
flow of oil developed on the farm OF Mr.. Ellis
alone.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

ne The article In the Kansas City Journal did
not call me an informer: IL said l gave the in
formation that dynamite was concealed in the
Queen. gave that information, and would do it
Benin under similar circumstances. II Is true 20
a certain extent that an English detective got into
ny confidence I t0sd him my name ana where
csme from and where L was going. The reason I
u q Kearney's name and told what ne had said
and done was because he openly boosted OF what
he had done in England.
The defense then asked an adjournment until
SATURDAY. next and the request was granted Cap
tain Phelsn aiterward denounced the adjourn
ment a. unjust. he said Il cost him loss Of time
and money.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
DYNAMITE NOTES.
Policemen Cole and Cox Receive Numer-
Gus Presents.

LONDON. Feb. 1A-Policemen Cole ana Cox. who
were dangerously wounded while endeavoring to
prevent the recent dynamite explosion in West
minister Hall, have received a number OF valuable
presents. Gladstone has given each of the gallant
officers $50 from the Royal Treasury fund.
Sir William HsrcOurt. Home Secretary:
has given Cole. who pluckily picked
UP the bundle containing the dynamite and at
tempted TO carry 1t out e127; Cox, who went 20
Coles assistance, so. Sir James Ingam. the Mag
istTate presiding at the Bow Street Police Court,
presented each OF the wounded officers with %.
and the members Of Parliament cOlIscted $500 for
their benefit Numerous private individuals do
mated various sums for the same purpose
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Voorhees, aud CObb's Visit to Cleveland
An albany Rumor.

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. IL.-President-el elect Cleve-
land to day received United States Senator Daniel
W VOORHEES,, OF Indiana, and Representative T..
R. Cobb. OF Indiana. who urged the claims OF ex-
Senator Joseph T. Mcdonald OF Indiana for a
place in the Cabinet. They represented the move
ment fO- Mcdonald was an earnest and spOntsne-
Gus one that had taken hold OF a large element of
must. IN some way, be satisfied. They were we'll
D essed with Mr. Cleveland. and their visit was
Ia every way enjoyable.
GOSSIP here runs entirely on the subject OF
Daniel W. Manning for Secretary of the Treasury.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The CounciI Of vVar.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-At a council OF war TO-DAY Al
the War Office, II was resolved to increase the Ia.
dian contingent, TO be dispatched TO the SOud Al
for General Wolseley's relief. to $500 men, in or
der to raise the total effective force which General
Graham is to have for his S1akim expedition 10
Il. SEQ men. The council also reconsdered the
previous decision OF the War Office declining the
colonial offers of military assistance. Both the
Earl OF NOTthbrOOk and the Marquis OF Harting-
ton urged the War Office TO assent TO the requests
70 embody the colonial cOntingents in the expe-
ditiOu
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
ParIiamentnr, PrnhahiIities.

LONDON, Feb. A.-At the approaching session
of Parliament the political conflict against the
present Government viii open on the presenta-
ZION OF the Governments demand for vote Of
credit or E25. 600 on account OF the Suskim expe-
dition. II is understood that the Conservatives
will support TIE request for the new credit but
win accompany the vote with a vote OF censure
against the Government. An early dissolution
and appeal to the people is now expected aud
discussed. 1t is believed a majority OF the lib
erals, Conservatives and Parnellites alike concur
IN the desire for an early dissolution.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

LONDON, FEB. IA gigantic trading c0TpOr-
alton. to be called the ROYAL SOudan Trading
Company. is being formed in London and Alex
sndIia upon the same lines as those upon which
we're conducted the East India Company. IL
the corporation succeeds in obtaining the charter
II has already applied for, it will claim one OF
The privileges the right TO build q railroad be
tween Berber and Suakim.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
More Threatening Letters.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE authorities have again
received letters containing warning that st.
Paul's Cathedral and the Bank OF ENGLAND VIII 6e
attacked with dynamite Detectives Roper aud VIII
son, two OF the Governments principle witnesses
against Cunningham and Burton, are annoyed by
the frequent reception OF threats against their lives
Recently these threats have been written on pa
per stamped with skull and cross bones, and
apparently issued by some murdeTous organiza'
ton. Detective RopeT received letter advising
him TO order his coffin, and assuring him that he
would meet his tate before next Saturday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Stems Down and Ont

LONDON, Ontario. Feb 1i.-Sentence was pro
uouncsd to-day upon Rev. Timothy O'COnnell
found guilty by the Board of Trials OF scandalous
and diEorderly conduct in becoming intoxicated
The Bishop Withdraws his license and removes
him from the position OF assistant minister of the
Cathedral OF the Holy Trinity. O'Connel en-
tered protest.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
More Dudieyisms.

wAsHTSGToS, Feb. l4.-Mr. Clark, Commissioner
OF Pensions. was before the Committee on the
Payment of Pensions. Bounty and Back Pay to-
day. and testified that while he WIS acting Com
missioner. during October last. RalhbOne and ia
cobs. Special Pension Examiners. were abseat from
their WORK and In Ohio without his knowledge or
permission; that they had no right 70 leave their
work without his permission He said. further.
these Special Examiners were acting under orders
.0hfo
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The IIlinni- senatorship.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-THE Chicago Daily News
Springfield. H.. special says: "The senate and
House met IN joint session at noon and the roll
called for vote for United States Senator.
The Speaker voted for Morrison, which was the
only vote cast. twenty-five Republicans and
nine Democrats were absent.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Innocent Sufferers From Dynamite Out
RACES.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-There is growing movement
IN the docks of London. and among the builders
and other tradesmen. to dispense with the SER
vices OF Irish labore-s. Fifteen thousand Irish
were dismissed from buildings in the course of
construction in East London, their fellow-work-
men, other than of Irish nationality, being un.
willing TO work beside men whom they regard as
possible dynamiters. Reports have been received
that similar movement has started at Manches-
ter, Liverpool. and other provincial cities.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The Distribution bnl-Keporsers aud the
New Rules.

LoSDos. Feb. i4-John Morley, a member OF
Parliament for Newcastle on-Tyne, proposes that
a special act be passed allowing the new electoral
registration TO take effect in autumn next instead
ofposiponing the operation OF the new franchise
act until the spring OF 1856. In the debate on the
Redistribution bin the Irish party will oppose the
allotment Of two members 10 Trinity College. Dno.
lin, and Will object to the red uction of the
siitUe ncies OF Carlow, Limerick and Drogheda
The n enbers of the press, holding seals in the
press gallery, are greatly excited over the speak.
er's new regulations abOlisning the rule granting
press represen taves admission to the inner lobby
OF the House OF Commons, and foIbdding report
10 go into the leading corridors the con-
miitee rooms The reporters will ask the Speaker
20 Tesciud the Objectionable regulations, the re
ToTiers urging that managers OF uapers will SUD-
press The reports OF the dehates unless the re-
slricli0ns are modified, as Happened ia Austria
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

KANKAKEE, IL, Feb. 14-Mrs. Andrew shreaier,
vile OF a welltodo farmer at Deselma, H., is
lying at the point OF death from injuries received
from q tramp who was arrested ana is in jail.
The Sheriff added extra guards at the County
Jail tonight. Word was received at 10 O'Clock
that the woman was still alive. Threats are heard
that neighbors of the injured woman from Desl ms
and Wanteno should she die, would visit KanKa-
kge tonight 10 lynch the prisoner Talk that the
sheriff may remove the prisoner to Chicago for
safety keeps the feeling at fever heat.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The New Regulations.

LONDON Feb. 1.-THE new regulations for the
admission Of people to the House OF Commons are
so stringent as to amount almost to prohibition.
Members who ask permission from the Speaker to
introduce persons win be held snswerable for the
conduct Of persons so admitted. Strangers are not
70 De allowed TO promenade on the terrace even II
G. cOrted by members.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The Gnards heviewed.

LONDON, Feb 1L-Earl Northbro First Lord
OF the Admiralty; Childers, Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, and Hsrcourt the Colonial Secretary. at
tended the council at the War Office this after
noon.
The Duke of Cambridge, Commander in Chief
OF der Majesty's Armies, to-day. at Aldershot,
reviewed the guards who have been ordered to
Egypt He pronounced them thoroughly efficient.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

Mr. J. II. Hunt, grocer, northeast corner
Paramount avenue and Aun street, Balti-
more, Nd. states that he had severe attack
of acute infammatory rheumatism, and his
pains were such he could not walk. After
one application OF St. Jacobs Oil, the con-
auerer of pain. he experienced immediate
relief and was able TO walk as well as ever.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Hostile Tribes at Tamaio.

sUAKIM. Feb. 1s.-sPies report large assem-
blsge OF hostile tribes from the South gathered at
Tamaio. The Mahdi's men, the spies say, are per-
fectly acquainted with the details of the British
victories at Abuke and Gubat, but they consider
them unimportant compared with the PROPHETS
success in capturing Khartoum. The story of this
success has been spread and magnified everywhere
among the Arabs sympathizing with FL Mahdi,
and all are apparently great elated.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
The standard,s Oorrespondeut.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Standard this afternoon
publishes dispatch from its correspondent at
Korti stating that messenger had just arrived at
Korti. he declares that Kbartoum has not been
captured by the Mahdi The messenger asserts
that he left Khartoum six days after Colonel Sir
Charles Wilson appeared before the city in the
boats sent from Gubat, and when he (the messen-
ger) left, General Gordon still held Khartoum.
Government officials do not believe the messen-
gers story. and state that no official information
cOnfrmatory of it has been received.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
THE FAVE OF KHARTOUM.
Statements Concerning his Fall Rather
Contradictory.

LONDON, Feb. IL - Another dispatch from Kort
states that messengers who have arrived there
from Khartoum profess ignOronce regarding the
fail OF Khartoum and the death Of General Cor.
don. The Murdir of DoDgola refuses to credit the
reports of the capture of Kharsoum By the Mahdi
and the massacre OF General Gordon and the gar.
rison. The authorities here announced this after
noon that theg do not believe the m ssseng gers
statement rests on satisfactory basis.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Queen Victoria Suffering From q Gold.

LONDON. Feb. l4.-Dispstches from Osborne re.
ceiyed this afternoon state that Queen Victoria is
suffering from a severe cold, and has been unable
to leave her been for the past two days. Her
Ma esty. IN consequences. mas postponed the time
for her return to Windsor.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Lorne,sL Letter.

LONDON Feb. 1.-THE Marquis OF Lorne, ex-
Governor General of Canada writes to the Times
to advise the acceptance OF the profered services
of Canadian regiments in the Soudsn campaign.
he believes they viii prove valuable coadjutors
as the Voyageurs and declares il will be but an
act OF justice to give them the right to prove their
Devotion.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Denies CongratnIating ItaIT.

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE Official Gazette denies
that Crown Prince Frederick William has sent a
dispatch to the King OF Italy congratulating him
upon Italy's action in the SOudan.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

main, sharpers cut certificates In FIVE pieces. and
then, BY taking one piece from dve different GER
ttficates, made sixth one. OF co irse the doc
tored notes are made of fragments Containing
numbers which DO not correspond. Il WAS this
discovery which ex posed the frand.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Report Not Made Known.

KoRTI. Feb. Il Messengers have arrived from
Khsrtoum. They were six days on the journey.
The news they bring OF recent events at Khsrtoum
has not yet been made known.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Rumored ATTACH of Kassala.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE report that FL Mahdi's
troops were marching TO attack Kassals, has led
to renewal Of the negotiations with Italy for the
dispatch of an Italian expedition from MassowRh
for the relief of that garrison.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16

In view of the falling OFF in wedding pres
ents some young girls don't know whether
to marry or not, but those suffering with
dyspepsia should get Victoria Pills-surs
relief
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Moderate Socialists

VIENNA, Feb. 1.-THE moderate section of So
cialists has resolved, in view OF the new law
against anarchy. to dissolve their committees
and cease publishing the journal, The Truth
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Reforms to be Introduced IN the Judiciary
OF Ireland.

DUBLIS, Feb 1.-THE London correspondent OF
the Dublin Freeman's Journal states that the gov
eminent has decided to reform the present system
of the judiciary IN Ireland A bin for this pur-
pose, the correspondent says, is already drafted.
Among the chsnges which this measure introduces
viii be a considerable reduction in the number of
Irish JudRes and In the number OF officials com
prising the judicial stats.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
Prince Hassan.

CAIRO. Feb. Alt is reported here that Prince
Hassan has been appointed Governor General OF
the SOudan,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-16
..sweated. Oertiiicates.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-Under the law permit
tins the Treasury Department to redeem multi
sted bill at its face value II threedfths Of II re