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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-06
MILLION-DOLLAR FIRE.
One-BsIf of n Block ia the Business Heart
of New York Destroyed.

New YORK, Feb o The Wooster street
fire vas not got under control until nearly
half the block had been destroyed. The
stocks were all valuable and as near as could
be estimated this morning the loss would
reach fully 81, 900 600 Tne fire started in
toe liquor store Of Steinhsrdt Bros and
spTesd quickly among the inh3mmsbie
stock. The police, upon arriving upon the
scene found il necessary TO drive number
OF German and French families out of the
ten three.storY tenements across the street,
and 100 balf.naked men, women and
children sought shelter where they could.
The flames from the oil alc1hol aud chem
icals which made part of the fuel, made
flames OF many colors shoot ar for hundreds
OF feet, presenting brilliant and beautiful
spectacle visible for many miles. At 2:l5
o'clock there was a general cry and the fire
men drove back the crowd as the north wall
fell crushing in the adjoining three story
building occupied By Gill < Geoghegan.
steam filters. A moment after tbs front
wall fell tearing down long section Of tele-
graph lines.
The FIRE spread through to Green street to
the buildings occupied by J. s. Ellison and
Goldman Bros, cloak manufacturers. IN
addition to the firms already named, the
Goodyear Rubber Company lose $50 600;
Restfenner, Smith 4 Co., canes, lose $50 600;
Ullman Co., straw hats; A. Dalton, fringes,
and 6 number of other 6rms sustaiu prob
ably equally large losses. The buildings in
Wooster street were owned by Drummer &
Moore and were valued at S250000. The
fire is supposed TO have started in the s1b
cellars
AUGUSTA. Ga, Feb. 5-A destructive ire
occurred st Lsurens c.. this morning
Eight stores. with merchandise, were con-
sumed.
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How the CIV Mas Captured.

LoND IN, Feb. Native eports say that
the Mahdi had go, 900 men in the vicinity of
Khartoum, aud be introduced 5 number of
his emissar.es into the city. These ennis
series mingled freely with the native troops
under General Gordon, and by bribes,
threats and working on their religious feel
ing. induced them TO mutiny. Seven thous-
and of the garrison deserted ID the rebels,
leaving Gordon only . 500 faithful soldiers.
With this small force ne attempted to hold
the city against the Mahdfs great army, but
after severe fighting. in which large nun
Der of rebels were killed, be was compelled
to surrender.
When Sir Charles Wilson reached Khar.
toum he found the Mshd's forces had occu.
pied both town and citadel He tried to
land and ascertain the fate of Gordoa, but
this step he found impossible. The euemys
guns were turLed upon him in full force
He was, therefore, compelled to turn his
back upon the fallen city aud return to Gu.
bat. without finding out whether Gordon was
dead or alive.
3D.. m.-The news of the downfall of Khar-
toum has created grave apprehension in
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-06
KHARTOUM FALLEN.
Great Excitement Over KhariOum, and
Anxiety as to the Fate Of
General Gordon.
England Will Avenge the Loss of
Khartoum and Humble the
Arrogant Mahdi.
THE FALL OF KHARTOUM.
Colonel Wilson Finds the Arab Hordes in
Full Possession of the City.

LONDON, Feb. 3, 10 q. m.-Intelligeuce has
Just been received here that Khsrtoum has
been captured by the Arabian rebels. The
whereabouts of General Gordon are un-
known. he is probably a prisoner in the
hands of the victors.
The Daily Chronicle says telegram was
received at the war office last night from
General Wolseley announcing the fall of
Khartoum.
1915 a. m.-General Wolseiey telegraphs
that Khartoum has fallen. He says that
temneh to Khartoum, reached the latter
place, he found 1t in the hands of rebels.
He returned to Metemneh under a heavy
fire from both banks Of the river.
1920 a. m.-The Daily Telegraph, on
official authority, confirms the report of the
fall Of Khartoum. 1. says the rebels secured
the city by treachery.
NooN.-The morning papers issued extra
editions in which they continue to affirm
the fall of Khsrtoum, but the War Office, as
yet has given out no official intelli gence ia
regard thereto, and refuses to state the char
scter OF the dispatches received from Gen
eral Wolseley, or to declare whether the re-.
port is true.
The report that Khart1um had been taken
by the rebels reached Kort by messeD gers
fIom Gubst, bat it is said no official dispatch
from Colonel Wilson, confirming the report
has been received by General Wolseley. 1t
is possible that Colonel Wilson was unable
to reach Khartoum, owing to heavy fire Of
the enemy, aud his return gave rise to the
At this hour no Official confirmation of the
report has been published and so far it rests
wholly on the statements contained in the
Chronicle and Telegraph.
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A settled Policy wanted.

Special to the Sentinel.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. well, the Republi-
cans have been in power for twenty years,
and if they have not fixed themselves in
Office il is their own fault" observed Gen.
ersl Scoield, the distinguished President
the Swain court-msrtisl, in conversation to-
day. "If the Republicans are made to wax
out after their long period of power" con-
tinued be. they ought not to complain, for
they have had the opportunity to
make themselves invaluable. What we most
need in this country. it seems to me, is 3
permanent political policy. II party
would adopt permanent policy, the people
would conform to it and indorse it finally,
and it would be the bes; for everybody. We
need permanency OF leadership, too. II We
had permanent leaders ct the head of q
party, with definite and permanent policy,
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regard to the whole Egyptian problem among
members of the Cabinet. Mr.. Gladstone and
Earl Granville started for London as soon SIS
the news reached them. A Cabinet council
will be held this evening.
Military authorities are Of the opini ion that
General Gordon sent the greater part OF his
trooDs down the Nile TO meet Stewards
forces, and so depleted the garrison in the
town and citadel of Khartoum, and that an
attack by the enemy from Omdurman was
thus rendered much easier. The greatest
activity prevails at the War Department.
Many officials remained on duty all last
night.
Up. m.-Lord Wolseley telegraphs that he
does not consider the British position az
GubRt in any danger.
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EDglish Talked of for the TreasuryshiP.
Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, Feb 5-There has been
good deal OF comment here to-day upon the
announcement that the bankers and capital
lists of New York are circulating petition
asking President-elect Cleveland TO invite
Hon. William H. English, the candidate f.
Vice President with Hancock, to take char
of the Treasury portfolio. The commeu =
have been very favorable to Mr.. English for
the position. The only opposition 10 him
seems to come from those whose first choice
for an IAdianian for the Cabinet is ex-Sen-
ator Mcdonald.
Mr.. English bears sn excellent reputation
as a inancier. He is Endorsed In New York
most cordially, it is said, by the leading
moneyed men. His views on the subject
given from time to time through the press,
and his ability as demonstrated by his man
sgement of banks and his own affairs az In
dianapolis, have given him place in the
history of fnanciers and public men
Should President-elect Cleveland for any
reason not see il proper to invite ex-Sel
ator Mcdonald into the Cabinet, there are
Democrats here high in authority who be-
lieve that Mr.. English will be chosen. 1t is
understood that he would accept the Secre-
taryshIp Of the Treasury if 1t is offered him.
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The Nows Fully Confirmed.

LONDON, Feb. 5, 1890 p m. The War
Office has issued the following telegram from
General Wolseley, announcing that the fall
of Khartoum took place on January %.
He says Colonel Wilson arrived at Khar-
toum January 2S, and was greatly surprised
to find that the enemy were in possession of
that place. He Immediately started on bis
return OWN the river and proceeded under
a Beayy FIRE from the rebels. When some
miles below the Shubluka Cataract Colonel
Wilson steamers were wrecked. but he and
his whole party managed 10 reach an island
in safety we're they are secure. A steamer
has gone to bring them back to the British
camp near BIetemneh.
General WolEeley ssys he has no informa-
tion regarding the fate of General Gordon.
snd does rot know whether he is dead or
alive.
2p Sr.-Thsrs Il no longer any doubt
that the Mshdi hoids possession OF Khsr-
toum. Some hopes are entertained that Gen
eIal Gordon may still be holding out in the
citadel OF the town.
Meanwhile the excitement In London and
everywhere throughout the British Isles.
where The resul. is known, is rising to fever
heat. Clubs and public resorts of every de-
scTiption are tbroDged with crowds Of pe0Dle
eager TO catch the least syllable OF intelli.
geBce from the distant Egyptian desert.
Through Fleet street and the Strand it is al
mOstimpossible 10 make ones way, so crowd
ed are those thoToughfares with throngs of
curious and excited citizens.
Most people take a gloomy view OF the
position OF British troops in the S0udau.
The jubi ant gladness which has character
lied England in regard to Egypt, ever since
the welcome news of Stewards successful
arrival in the neighborhood of Metemneh
was received, has given way TO universal de-
preston, and expressions OF dismay and
foreboding come from lmost everybo
lt is too early to estimate the influence of
the news on the political situation. The
Wsr Office is besieged with army Off GERS ten
dering their services for active duty in the
So1dsn. Numerous kilograms are being
received from officers throughout the c)un-
try, Sc king assignments to rescue the expedi-
ton, shoHld the Government conclude to
take such action.
The capture of Khartoum created grave
fears, especially III army circles. for the
safety of General Stewart and his army. A
number OF military officers OF repute even
express the opinion that unless reinforce
ments are hurried forward to Korti, the fail
of Khartoum NAV lead to disasters 70 the
forces under Lord Wolseley and General
Earle.
A cabinet council has been announced to
meet at once. Mr.. Gladstone is fearfully
disturbed by The news, and some people be-
lieve he will resign.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-06
/" Windows for Rent."

Special 10 the Sentinel.
WAsHINsToN, Feb. 5-At almost every
step on Pennsylvania avenue now one sees
the placard, windows for rent" It means
windows for viewing the procession on the
4th of March. They rent at from s. to $50
each. There will also be number OF am
phitheaters constructed along the avenue
for that day The thoroughfars is almost
au hundred feet wide its entire length and
the hundreds OF thousands of people can
look upon the parade from the immediate
vicinity.
So many tickets. are being sold tor tue
inaugural bail that there will be no pleas
ure in attending 1t. The crowd will be
almost suffocating, and the accommodations
VIII be very meagre. Altogether the inaugu.
ration arrangements are progressing in such
a way as to attract an enormous attendance.
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We would have a regularity Of things, and
there would be better satisfaction with the
Government"
there should be nothing like rotation OF
parties, and that one party and one set OF
leaders ought to adopt a policy and force it
upon the people, "for it is this unsettled
condition in parties and policies which
brings about dissatisfaction and the IN
stable sffairs in butioess," said be.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-06

been exhausted and the representatives, the
Department at New Orleans has been
directed to discharge the employees. The
postofice exhibit, therefore, remains incom-
plete unless additional funds be provided by
Congress The Third Assistant Postmaster
General denies the published statement tha,
the agent of the Department exceeded the
sum appropriated In his expenditures.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-06
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The First Work or the New Congress
VIII be TO Stop the New Slave
Trade i'm Paupers.
Logan and the Illinois Senatorship
Mr.. English for the
Treaeury-Notes.
The New Congress to BreaE Up the slave
Marts at the Seaports.
Special to the Sentinel

Special to the Sentinel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-One of the first
things the next Congress will try to do, it is
is said, will be to break up the slave agencies
IN this country. In New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and probably one
or two other large seaport cities there are
agencies for managers CT slaves in forei gn
countries. They ship slaves and paupers
here and hire them out, and deal generally
in contract labor.
The labor organizations OF the East have
protested against this system of bemeaning
labor in this country and have petitioned
the legislators for q Law on the subject.
They have been referred to Congress. There
is bill looking toward the abolition OF the
systems OF importation of labor under con-
tract, but it does not reach these agents.
Laborers in this city had taste of this
evil last summer. A large body of Italians
were brought here through these agents to
work on a sewer. 1t is said they were paid
as low as sixty and seventy cents day and
bearded themsel yes They carried thsir
earthly possessions on their backs, and were
oeggsIly looking crowd. They demorslized
the working force of the District. aud the
contractors were at last compelled to take
them away. There is an organized raid get
ting ready for this matter.
LOgan's Prospects for the senatorship.
Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, Feb 5-"Do you think SEN
ator Logan will be reelected by the Illinois
Legislsture?' was asked of distinguished
Republican OF Chicago this afternoon.
'T have hoped so a. along during this
squabble," be replied, "but l have given it
up now. don't think there is much show
for General Logan to be returned to the
Senate. The matter is in the very greatest
uncertainty at best"
"What would be do If defeated2"
~ presume he would practice Law. Bat
in that he would be ike fish out of water
for he has been in public life almost con-
siantly for nearly thirty years. He served
in the Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh Con
crosses before the war. When ne emerged
from the army he was sent to Mexico as
Minister, and re entered Congressional life
sixteen years ago. In 1s77-7S he prsciiced
law little at Chicago, but he would have to
go more on his reputation now than any
thing else"
us he popular IN Chicago"
Ter. very popular among Sl classes
there, and would get good deal of GER
tain kind of law patronage. no doubt,
through his acquaIntances. He would
doubtless represent good many railroad
and other corporations. Yes. sir, l have
given up all hope of his being re elected
and expect to see him back at Chicago
sooD.'
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evening frame shanty. occupied by ne
gresses, in the oil No. 106. East Sixth street,
was burned. When an entrance was gained
the dead body of Matilda Lee, colored, was
found on the floor burned to . crisp. 1t is
supposed she was drunk and upset the lamp.
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Continued on Fourth Page.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-16
RAILROAD STRIKE.
MEETING OF ENGINEERS.
A Conference Called for To.day-rhe Strike
In silssoari and Kansas at an End.
Strikers Taken Back and the
old Rate of Wages Restored.

ST.. LOUIS, March 15.-special dispatches
from sedala say the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers held along secret ses-
sion there yesterday afternoon, but the
precise nature of the proceedings is not
known. it is asserted, however, that after
the session adjourned Mr.. Fitzgerald,
chairman Of the Grievances Committee Of
the Brotherhood, telegraphed to the mem-
bers Of the Executive Committee Of the
Brotherhood at st. Louis. Little Rock,
Atchison, Parsons, San Antonio, Fl.
Worth, Palestine, Marshal. Denison
Big Springs and other points on
the Gould system, to meet at the
Laclede hotel, st. Louis, tomorrow,
monday for conference. Mr.. Arthur,
chief engineer OF the Brotherhood, was
also telegraphed. Thisaction is regarded
as an indication that unless the present
trouble with the shop men is speedily ad-
justed the engineers will join them In
formal manner.
The brakemen and flremen also held
formal meeting but they keep their pro-
ceedings secret. II is believed, however,
they have matured plans TO cooperate
with the engineers when tue latter decide
to take action.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-16
TT LOOKS LIKE WAR.
ArenAXs FoRrlFY1Ne nERAT,


TEnRRAS, March l5.-It is reported that
Sir Peter Lumsden has arrived at Hefat
and the Afghans are actively fortifying
the city. Small bodies OF Russians hold
the wells and roads between Sarakhs and
the Murghab river. There are several
hundred Cossacks near Pul-I.Khatun.
The most southerly point nearest Herat is
occupied by Russians. Russian forces oc.
cupying Mety consist Of a battalion Of In
fantry, a regiment q dragons and some
Cossacks. AT Askabad there are about
eight thousand troops Of all arms. Ono
Russian brigade and convoy OF military
stores are en- Ioute from Caucasus 10
Askabad. The Aighans here believe that
an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween England and Turkey would have
the effect Of alleviating the Turcomans
from Russian authority.
A letter from Aska6ad dated February
24th says: Communications between
strangers and the people in the outside
world are closely supervised. Troops and
stores are going forward daily enroute to
MefH. The soldiers arc blessed by priests
wko tell them to fight vallantly
aFainst thu Cars enemies. Civilisnsand
military men openly di cuEs the likeli-
hood ot q declaration of war againet Eng
land. Great excitement prevails here.
1tis stated thtt 10000 troops have been
ordered 10 Aierv. Work on the railway
from Kizli-Aryat to Merv is being pushed
with the utmost rapi,lity. Great difficult
tY is experienced In inducing workman
to goto Merv, as they fear they will DO
killed by the British or Aghans.
A letter from saakahs, dated March 9,
states that five battalions Of Russian in
tantry and three batteries Of artillery were
enroute from Bokhara to Merv, and q
small party Of Cos;acks recently attempt-
ed TO trayene Zulfkar deiile, bat were
prevented by free.
CALCUTTA, March 15.-Repors here
state there has been m actual collision
between the Russians and Airhans. The
Government is very reticent concerning
frontier news.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-16
THE BIG FIGHT

Over the Commissiunership OF Internal
Revenus-Buw st Stands.
WAsnISaroS, March l4.-The contest
for the Internal Revenue Commissioner
ship still excites very general interest.
Tho friends OF Mr.. Miller, OF West virei-
mia, assert most positively that ha has
been selected for the position, aud that his
name will be sent to the Senate on Mon.
day next. The friends Of Mr.. Thompson,
of Kentucky, do not admit this. On the
contrary, they seem, or at least some Of
them do, to be more hopeful than at any
time during the last few days.
Is said that the President has been
Inclined TO favor the appointment OF Mr..
Thompson, but adhering to his rule to
leave questions OF appointment u the
heads OF departments, respectively, he
would not otintefere with Secretary Manning.
It was also stated to-day that Secretary
Manning had said he would yield and
withdraw all objections to Sir. Thompson,
II the President preferred his appoint.
ment. Senators Beck and Blackburn ap'
parently have not abandoned hope, us
they were still pressing Thompson to-day.
The friends Of Miller have procured the
assistance OF ViGs President Hendricks
and the latter has Joined actively in back
ing the West Virginia candidate As SEN
ator Voorhees, and the Democratic mem.
bets Of the House from Indiana are among
the most earnest supporters OF Thompson
the attitude OF the Vice President was
commented upon as another straw going
TO show that Mr.. Hendricks and the other
Democratic leaders OF Indiana are not In
harmony upon questions Of patronage.
Some OF Mr.. Thompson's friends, how
ever, are almost discouraged, and among
those who feel that his prospects for the
Revenue COlleclofship are not flattcring,
it has been suggested that he ought TO be
made Railroad Commissioner. They argue
that as Thompson was tho author OF the
bill which passed the House requiring the
Pacific Railroads TO meet their obligations
10 the Government under the Thurman
act, his appointment as Railroad Commits
sioner would be q most forcible declara'
ton Of the Administration status on this
A prominent Kentucky Democrat said
that Thompson could have tho Railroad
Commissionetship il he woald take 1t:
Senator Blackburn and large delega'
ton called upon the Secretary OF the
Treasury and the President to-day, again
to urge Mr.. Thompson's appointment az
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue. Mr.
Blackburn used all the power OF hi.
eloquence upon Mr.. Manning, but or
coming out, he said he had no more idea
how things were going than he had q day
or two ago.