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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24

Tho Froe Lake Nsssacr- oontirmed-HOw
Fort PIT Was Captured.

WINNIPEG. April pa Battleford dis
patch 10 the Free Press says: mo signs OF
troops yet, and the delay 10 the imprisoned
people here seems irexplcsb.e. The report
OF The Freq Lake massacre is confirmed by
tire Fort Pitt garrison, who have arrived.
They state thst Mrs GowniOch was not
killed. The priests were beaten 20 death
and burned The Indians burned all the
buildings ut Frog Lake. and compelled the
people to attend church, victims and mnr-
derers going in together. After service the
lr aisns thot ten OF the helpless whites. The
guard fred on some Indians night before
last 1T Battle River crossing The Pilt
garrison, which hes reached here, gives
US tie first definite intelligence We
have received Of the fight at that pisc'. They
stale that the Insians made 8 demonstration
against The fort and that Factor Mclean
becoming alarmed, visited BG Bears capr
and had a conference with the chiei frow
whom he claimed protection. The chief
compelled him 20 write letter TO the ci7.t
ians, telling them 20 come in or be Eilled
and TO the police 10 surrender their arms
and leave. The civilians compiled with the
request and went into Big Bsar'o csmp, bul
the police refused 10 surrerder their arms
ard fight eusued. The police drove the
IEdiDps back, killing four asd wat unding
several. Policeman C0wan was killed, aud
Lonsby Was wounded. The police
men then fitted up scow, with
which they reached Battleford- They were
not followed. Bsfore leaving they destroyed
all the arms and ammunition they could not
carry. Factor McLean's timidity embar
Tassed the police and proved fatal to the
liberty of over TWENTY-FIVE whites, men,
women and children. The wounded police
man is recovering, II is feared that young
Quinn, q scout Is In hands OF the Indians
4 ert hn+
by Indians, while performing patriotic duty
last night,y There was general raid on the
town, ard Indians congregated about the
place. Considerable firing took place.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
FOREST FIRES.
Portions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Suffer Immense Damage by the
Forest Fires.

ATTICA, n. j., April 23.-Since the smoul.
dering remains OF the recent forest ire be-
tween this place and Cedar Brook have BEEN
so far extirgOished that they may be
trsversed over, the extent of the damage has
been found to far exceed what il wss at iirst
supposed 10 be. Not only haYe several
buildings been consumed and hundreds OF
scres OF wood bnraed, but orchards aud
small fruits have been entirely swept over.
The damage done is estimated st $50 GOO.
The flames, except in few places. are now
entirely extinguished. IN the vicinity Of
Absecomb, hundreds Of acres OF land,
hundreds OF cords Of cut wood, and hund-
reds OF bushels OF charcoal, has been con-
sumed. In some places the fire still assumes
alarming proportions. and is burning to ward
Egg Hsrbor City. The trains on the various
railroads are compelled to go for miles
through smoke, and for some time yesterday,
through flames.
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, April 23-within the
past forty eight hours thousands OF feet of
valuable timber have been destroyed in the
pine forests through this region. Dense
volumes OF smoke are now ascending, snd
unless rain Immediately falls the fire will
resch The more valuable tracts north. Some
Of the csllieries have narrowly escaped. In
3 number of instances the fires have been
started ey malicious persons.
wILLIAMsPoRT, N. j., April 23.-The forest
fires near this place, which were supposed to
have burned out for lack o. material on
Tuesday, spraDg up again yesterday and
spread towards this town. whicn, for a time,
was in danger. All the inhabitants turned
out and fought the flames by back firing. /.
LANCASTER, Pa, Apul %. - Forest 6res
stsT'ed last night en- the WEIGH Noun aims,
about three mi.es from New Holland, aud
were still burning at last sccsuntS. The ter
ritory burned is considerable.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
Curjeas Experience OF the Washington
Monument Watchman- Onions
and Chariiy-Arms for
Colombian Rebels.
transfer OF Gold Several Appoint
nents-Couuting the Cash,
ETC., In the Treasury
Star-aoute Trials.
TIRE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
the Vatchmah's Experience when Light
ming struck It.

Special 10 TIE Sentinel.
W.sgfNerox, April 23.-The watchmsn at
the washington Monument who was on
dutv in the shaft when it was struck by
ligsfnipg during recent thunderstorm,
has applied for permission to occupy
watch box in the adjoining meadow when
ever another storm visits that. locality. He
savs he wonld not undergo another such ex
periepce for the full value OF his position.
"Where were you when the shaft was
aruck? ?" oueried the Sentinel correspondent
upon meeting the watchmen yesterday.
"sitting on the elevator at the bottom of
the shaft reading novel;"
.'Di you know 1t was storming outsider
II knew the wind vas blowing big guns
Could hear it howliug through the peep
windows awsy up in the top of the monu-
men.."
What kind Of sensation did you ex-
perispce when lightning struck the metallic
pesh?'
"FiIst there was loud noise at the top.
Then it came rapidly down through the
shaft ike traiE of cars rushing through a
tunnel. as IO9htu Qulckly up tADeCslng
to see the monument tumbling down on top
of me, there was Kissing sonnd, aud the
interior was suddenly brilliantly illuminated
from base to peak. The light was of y BLUSH
color snd appeared TO linger for few sec
onds, while there was strong smell of
primstone. Did it stun mK? Not exactly.
but felt dszsd-j1st ss though l was in a
trance. You bet I got out OF there
right quick and stayed outside
unhl the last storm cloud had passed over.
Yes, that is one reason why prefer a watch
box to the interior of the shsft."
The lightning arrester On tue monument
is 592 feet above its ground come ction, wh ich
is at the bottom of an old well under the
shaft. Several interesting experiments will
be made this summer with the arrester by
scientists here.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
illinois Lreislatnre.

SPRINGFIELD, April 23.-Iu the House to-
day Dill's bill for the consolidation OF rail-
road corporations was passed by vote Of 50
to AZ. The bill provides that al railroad
companies il the State are empowered to
consolidate their property, franchises aud
capital stock with that of any companies
with whose lines they connect at the State
boun dary, upon such terms as may be
sgreed on by the directors aud approved by
the ste CT holders owning not less than two.
thilds of the capital STOCK OF the respective
compsnies becoming parties to suet consoli-
cation, provided that no such railroad shall
consolidate with any company owning u
parallel or competing line.
IN the Senate the Reform Election bill,
presented by the Citizsns' Association of
Chicago, was passed.
4 bill was introduced limiting The price
OF 'eieph re use 60 - month.
In the Joint Assembly iofty I've Senators
al l35 Representatives answered the roll
call OF these 100 Republicans were present
ard their entire vote IVES cast FOR Logan. O0
second call The vots was the sane as at
first, AID the Assembly adjourned.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
The Manhattan Club Dinner.

New YORK, April 23.-Secretaries BaysTd,
Manning and Whitney were all compelled
to remain at an important Cabinet meet
ing in Washington this afternoon, ard could
DOT attend the reception a. the Manhattan
Club this evening. Ministers Phelps, PEN
oleton and Cox were present., ns were Coy
eInor Hill. General Fiiz John Porter, Gener-
81 Horatio c. King, Oswald Otssndos.er.
General Roger A. Pryor, Roswell p Flower.
william j. Florence, John Boyle o Reilly.
end Congressman T.. a. Collins. of Boston;
Perry Belmont, Mayor Hutchinson, o
Utica, N. lex Senator W. II. Bsrnum. OF
Connecticut; Governor Albeit, of New Jer-
sey HeuIy Wstterson, Of Kentucky; ex.
Governor John r. Hoffman. Hubert O.
Thompson and 500 others. There were nc
speeches.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
INTERVENING NATIONAL NEWS.
Transporting Gold from san Francisco to
New ~York-Postmast~rs aod Other
Appointments Railroad
Protest.

WAsHsNGroS, April 22.-The Secretary O.
the Treasury has under consideration several
propositions for the transportation OF q large
amount OF gold coin from the sub:rressary
at San Francisco to the sub Treasury NJ New
York. The transfer ef about S35. 000.0 900 oi
gold coin Is contemplated Congress at It,
last session appropriated 100000 which was
made Immediately available for the trans
poriation OF this gold. The rates submittet
oy the express companies for the work are
sii In excess OF the estimates when the apprJ
priation was asked. 1t was estimated that
the sold wouls be transported at the rate OF
= % per II, eco. The lowest bid made by
t,e express companies, however, is 80 p pe
si,VVO In addition TO the bids irom the ey'
pIess companies there is one from the P@csnc
Mali Steamship Company. which offers TO
rlake the transfer ~ much reduced rate.
Ire Ire exact terms proposed bv the ) Sesmsnip p
company are not known. The rea-
sen ior the transfer is 70 re
'eVe the wants St San Francisco,
rnlch are taxed TO their utmost capacity ;
eho 10 have the gold ia New York. whsie IL
"Ccia De more needed IN case Of = sudden
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
The PRELLER INQUEST.
The Analysis of Preller's stomach Shows
That ChIoroform Caused HIS Death.

ST. LOUIS, April 25.-The Coroner's in.
quest in the Preler case reconyened this
afternoon, and the testimony of Dr.. Charles
Luedeking, who has been ansyzing the
stomach and lungs of the deceased, was
taken. Toe Doctor made len gIhy report,
detailing his investigations ard escribing
the death OF Prelier TO chloro,orm, and stat
ing that he will make further examination
for the presence CT slkalold poisons. After
hearing the report, Coroner Nidelet in
siructed Or. Lue6sking to continue his ir-
vestigation and make a supplementary re-
port upon his inding be used IN
The event of y triel, The jury then retired
and found verdict in substance that the
deceased. @. Arthur Preller came to his
death on April >. 1885, at some time after 3
o clock .. ~, liz room III at the Southern
Hotel from the effects OF chloroform admin
isteIed to him by Lennox Maxwell, the oc-
cupant of the above mentioned room, with
The intent Of taking the life OF said G. Ar
thur Pfelier. The remains of Preller viii
be placed in a cssket tomorrow, which will
be deposited in vault, subject to the order
OF friends, and the funeral services will be
held TO morrow or Ss urday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24

WAsmIYcToN, April 23.-The Colombian
Minister is in recent Of numerous COM
munica;ions cSarsing that certain steamship
lIes and sailing vessels are Transporting
arms d munitions OF war to the rebels in
bis country. Some of these papers are re-
ferred TO Chief LYMAN, OK the Navigation
Bureau of the Trsasury, who will inves,igite
them. An instance is cited where the Csr
tain OF a brig took several thousand sms
arms anc number OF cannon TO Colomb a
az ballast.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
Democratic simplicit, and Onions,
speciaI TO the Sentinel.

WASHINGTON, Arril 23.- A prominent
young society lady Of Richmond, Va, who
called On the President st HE last reception,
which caused Mr.. Cleveland and the by
ISLANDERS to indulge in hearty
lauEh. She was discussing several
phases of Hickory" Jackson's simp plicity
and complimenting the President on
the absence OF many of the tinsel decorations
which previously adorne d the White III )Dss
when the conversation turned to the sub
ject of public parks. Those parks" said
The belle, ARE pretty, Dut they are ver3
un Democratic. Why not convert them
into garden patches. Oaions are now selling
at 81 per barrel. Sow them In onions, sell
The products aud give the receipts 20 the
poor That is my idea OF Democratic sipo-
plicity beautifully combined with charity !"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
INDICATIONS.

wAsBISGroS. April - G-ia.51s. n.
Yor the Ohio and Tennessee VALLEY - i.oeal
showers and cooler clearing weather. wirds shils-
iug 10 west and north higher barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region-Es.r weather pre-
ceded in the southeast portion by local shosers,
ncstheas,erly winds hesou.Dg variable Fis.as :oi-
loved near Lake superior ey falling barometer.
slight rise in temperature. preceded in TIE exi's-e
east Dy cooler weather.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24

tended to General Grant and his family has
been accepted through the Generals son,
Colonel Fred Grant, who writes TO Mr.
Paige, manager of the hotel, as follows:
General Grant directs me TO answer your
letter OF yesterday, and say that it is his in
tention, If alive. 70 visit the Catskills during
the month OF August, and il convenient viii
accept your invitation for that month.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
indianians Ia Washington.
special to tne sentinel.

WAsHISGToN, April. - Thomas Rgan,
formerly OF Indianapolis and now OF Mis-
souri, was to day appointed a special aSen
IN Alaska The position pays 81 800.
Senator Jim Willard and vile arrived to.
day. The Senator is said TO have his eye on
Z consulship in warm climate.
Congressman BSnum. Senator Hoover aid
J. L. Ffeu Eel are also here.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
Salvation Army "a Nuisance.

AsBU1Y PARK, n. j., April 25.-The B ard
OF Commissioners Of this iowa has passed
retoIutious condemniug as nuisance the
meetings of the Salvation Army. AMI in-
struc,,ng the Chief OF Police to prohibit the
gathering OF crowds al the doors of The Bar
racks
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
Oregon MIL Burned.

EvANsAILLE, Ind, April "a soscisl to
the Courier from New Harmony says: The
Oregon Mill burned at noon to-day. II was
owned by Ford & Corbin, and valued at
S28 OC0; insurance 81 450.n
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
mnrd.r tn n saloon.

.WISosA. Mimi, April 23-ln q quarrel at
Marx Paulsen's saloon last night, Jesse
Neville shot and killed Psulssn instantly
He escaped, but the Sheriff 'is in pursuiI
The murderer il about twenty years OF age.
His father is respected resident OF Rich
mond, this county.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. April 23.-The follow
ing will appear in the Enquirer tomorrow:
The invitation to spend the summer at the
Hotel Ksaterskill, Catskili Mountains, ex'
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
Gle,

'Aa'lng' Tourist or Norfolk jackets
'a' suits. the nobbiest and na.tiess
garments ever introduced. We
nave them in Flannsls, plaid and
'1'cS ,assimeres and Jersey close
-'uns goods, for Boys and Men.
|our styles are different to apv n.
'''dncsd here, and as thew ara
'0Ond to be popular every one
mould see them.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
mgFy INDICATIONS.

,,.Y.-Local shoversand eools.
,oE ThiD1 ~fads shifting 20 west
I's''s s.shsr barometer
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-24
,.ss a IOak through tns
.,sn Department of tne
Clothing sora,

. 4 ga the class of fabrics
Ls,i ,s wa exhibit, AID the style
= finish tnat va develop In
[',nents manufactured to or
E.r You will then appreciate
h saving that we afford to
rsauIs who do not buy ready
made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
Moline Politics.

They are having a picnic in Moline
over the nomination of tickets. They
have peoples" party and citizens
party, both opposed to republican admin
istration. The people had called a
convention for Saturday evening, and the
"citizens" for Monday evening. The
"people" were for c. o. Mason for
MAYOR, and the "citizens" were in favor
of Martin Schillinger. The people" held
their convention Saturday evening, and
the "citizens" were there in such force as
to almost capture the convention fol
Schillinger. The convention broke up il
a row without either candidate getting
nominated. The people" then adj burned
to Monday night at Armory hall, while
the Citizens" convention was held a
Namur hall, so each elected a.ucket will
their favoritc at the head. FL. N. Taylo
for clerk, and W. A. Meese for attorney
were the favorites of both conventions
The republicans will hold their convention
to nominate mayor Saturday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
Nearly -Four and a Half Score

Mrs. Hannah Wolfertz died at her home
at 1928 Third avenue, at noon today, at
the advanced age of 81 years. The was a
German lady and had lived in this city for
many years. The cause of her death was
old age. She was out on the street about
two weeks ago, and was soon after taken
sick. Her energies seemed to give way
suddenly and swiftly. and she finally had
to succumb to inevitable death. HeI
husband, Mr.. Wolfertz, was soldier in
the Mexican war, and she shared with him
its hardships and dangers. A son was
captain in the late war, and daughter
Mrs. Charles Hengsler, survives her The
funeral will be held on Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
Water Convention

Mayor Mott has received a circular for
the information of delegates TO the con-
vention on the improvements of the west
ern waterways, to be held April and s,
1885, in the music hail of the worlds cots
ton centennial and industrial exposition,
at New Orleans. He says that upon ar
irving in New Orleans delegates should
report at once to George L. Wright, sec
retary. at the New Orleans Produce Ex-
change, register, and receive badges. On
and after April 3, the members of the
committee will be in daily attendance,
and Will be prepared to furnish such in
formation as may be necessary to The
comfortable and convenient location o.
delegates. The circular is signed by B
D. Wood, chairman, and twenty six gen
tlemen composing the committee. As ye
there have been no delegates sent iron
this city, and if none are to be sent by tn
Business Mems association or council, i
is possible that some one already Their
from this city might be commissioned +
represent this city in the convention, an
push forward the interests of Hennepir
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
SUBURBAN SETTINGS.

RURAL, April 1, 1885.
Farmers are busy getting ready for
spring work.
James Mcdonald has bought another
farm.
Lee Wilson and lady spent Sunday at
Mr.. Caldwell's.
Sheep shearing time is at hand, and we
see some that need it badly.
Mr.. Campbell is laid up with a sore
foot, he lives with his daughter, Amanda
Wilson.
There is young man in Rural that
says he has been in every state but one,
and that is the state of matrimony, but he
will talk different this time next year.
Cal Valentine left for Iowa last Thurs
day. He expects to engage in the dry
goods business there Cal is an energetic
young man, and We wish him success.
Frank Wilson has purchased a section
of land in the far west, but has no motion
of gong thither himself, and we heal
from credible source that it is no place
for farming. One man tried it five year:
and failed He says that everything wa
promising till about the first of July
when the south winds burned everything
up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
This space reserved for
,JOHN STRFCKFU
Grand Flour Advertisement
sept -S-eodly
RASMUSSEN'S OFFER.

1t is now over month since the McCabe Bros became Of
the Photographic Gallery established by Mr. Gaylord 1t to
suppoe that during month of ownership they have made great
many Photos yet about tenhs of the Photographs they
play made by Gaylord and about threeenth by Miller Co.
Woud not be more honorable and would they deal h
" with the public (Which they mead by coaxg orders with
dpay of Photos they made) they display only
such work as they made That would be fair and honest
on of their ability. LET PUBLIC SEE WHAT THAT ABILITY
AMOUNTS TO- To bring about beg to make the following
1st If McCabe Bros will withdraw the display of Photos made
by GAYLORD and Miller Co., and display only such work has
during their McCabe month of ownership will give $3.50
the money TO be donated the st. Lukes Hospital
end IT, doing they will permit me to display
beside theirs at door, will give another $500 the money
to be donated TO the ST. Lukes Hospital
am confess that my last offer is one OF exclusively
sona interest The McCabes have sought TO introduce into ]
pby the Bankrupt Remnant tricks of notion store m
mating they Photos for $O0 dozen equal any made
in this vicinity anxious let the public Judge to what extent
that is true at any beg less esteemed competitors
samples made by Others and thus not sail under false
colOrs. Dc y. hA0Ml0'EN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
Apr1l l, 1885.

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned have this day purchased, at
private sale, of Gen. Manager Danforth,
all the stock. material, fixtures, goods,
chattels, assets and liabilities, of the late
concern in this city, doing business under
the firm name and style of National
labor greenback- workingman's Butler>po-
liticalSinstitoot." The stock in trade will
be under our immediate charge until after
the city election, when 1t will de disposed
of at retail to suit purchasers; we have
bought cheap, and can and will sell
cheap; if sold in one lot, six month S
credit will be given with approved Sc
curity. (SigneO G. o. T.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
A Months Villairy.

Marshal Miller's record of arrests made
by the Rock Island police for March
shows the following: Assault, l. assault
with deadly weapon, 2; abusive language,
2; burglary, 2; drunk, 2; drunk and dis
orderly, 8; false pretense obtaining mon
ey,) /; larceny, 4; perjury, 1; peace war
rant, /; peddling without license, ?; tota
81. Of these, 10 were state cases and II
city cases. The number of meals fur
nished was 20, at 90 cents each, amount
ing to 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
River News.
The river is falling.


There is but very little floating ice IN
the river now.
The deck of the ferry, where the teams
drive on, hes been laid with four inch
plank.
The Nellie, Captain Whitney's boat
came up from the boat yards, and depart
ed for Keokuk yesterday with the captain
on board.
The Sam Atlee which has been on the
WAYS at the boat yards all winter came
up yesterday, got some freight, and de-
parted for Fort Madison.
The West Rambo was the first oos'
through the draw at the bridge. Inc ara"
was swung by ropes, as steam had no
been gotten up yet.
The ferry dock has been brought VI
from the boat yard. Previous to Its ar
rival coal was carried aboard by hand
but now the wagon can be driven aboard
The dock on the other side is not II
place yet, so that none but foot passen
gers can cross on the ferry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-02
RURAL, March 81

RURAL, March 81.
Foster Wylie has quit school.
Mrs. j. Mills Wilson is gaining in
health.
Hemer Caldwell and bride are expected
home this evening.
Miss Title Simmons, of Rock Island, is
visiting at her uncle's, Perry Cheneys.
James Coulter will work for J. Hutchi-
son this summer.
There was charivari at Trainings last
Wednesday night.
Frank Baird's dance was success even
| if some had the pleasure of walking part
way there, cause, an upset.
II. P. Wilson will start for his home in
Nebraska, where his school is waiting fol
him, Thursday.
Rush Wright is building barn. james
Hutchinson has the contract for hauling
the lumber.
Wilson school opened Monday with
Miss Sallie Hitler. of Rock Island a
teacher; Miss Maria Simmon, of Rock ISL
and, will begin school next Monday a
Rsmsey school; Miss Mary Fitzpatrick
will teach at the Washington school, AMI
Miss Crazy McElhaney will teach tn,
Center school.