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SESSION OF THE LOYAL LEGION.
Results of the Late War Summed Up by Ex-
President Hayes.

CHICAGO, April 1s--Immediately before the sd-
iouInment of the Congress OF the Loyal Legion
here last night Ex President Hayes adjourned the
session with the following remarks: Companions,
this will close the business of the Congress. am
greatly Obliged to the representatives CT tae
various commsnderies for their kindness sni
charity toward me during the performance OF un-
familiar duties trust that the acquaintanCes now
made the frsternsl regard. which may date back
ID the meeting OF ths Congress. are continue as
long as we shall live. feel pleasure that al who
shall be made acquainted with the facts viii be
satisf ed that there has been among MS q degree OF
harmony, OF good temper, and Of fairly good udg.
ment in our action, which is entirely worthy Of
the order to which we belong trust IL will be dis
covered that this is true Oh er OF our work. snc
TO be worthy of this order is ne highest certainly
the highest possible praise. for we believe we be-
gin to feel sure that the order that established
in 1855 on the 18th of April. doubtless in the
midst Of the dee gloom that then fell upon tue
country that the order that was then established
is TO be entirely worthy OF the good cause in
which IL had lis origin lapplausei-a cause which
may be said 10 be. and was said OF
the Revolutionary war by Emerson. the
sublimest cause, the best cause, the divinest
cause for which men ever went to war. iAp-
plause cause which we ourselves d not ap-
prt ciate when We were engaged in the great COZ
fict. For this is certainly true: IL is certainly
true o; h:s war, that IL stands al9ne IN The warn
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Meeting of the Representatives of the Ma
tioDal Base Ball League.

NEW YoRK. April 1s.-A special meeting OF the
base ball clubs belonging to the National League
was held 10 day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel TO de-
tel mine whether or not the players who jumped
league contracts to Join the Union Association
club one year ago should be reinsated. The rep
resentatiyes of the several clubs were J. 3. Day.
OF Nevada; A. S. Sedan. OF Boston; J. L. Allen,
OF Providence; ]. |. Rodgers. OF Philadelphia;
A. g. Spauldipg. OF Chicago, and y. G. Young
representing Western club. Everything bearing
upon the question had evidently been considered
beforehand, for there was little or no opposition
MADE TO the first resolutions adopted. The first
resolution proposed lated TO the violation OF the
reserve rules, adopted in March, 1884. LIS sub
stance was. In effect. that the penalty OF expul-
sion should pot be maCe to apply TO dugh Daily,
f. ". Goss, FRED Dunlap and George 6hade. I'm
der the resolution fine OF 500 was imposed on
each OF the above players on payment OF which
the Will be Ieinstated IN the League. The
second resolution referred to tho, players who
broke League contracts last year TO join the Union
AS ociation Club. 1t provides that O.. w. Glass
Geek, G. 4. Brfody, Charles s. Weener, James Nc
Cormick and F. L Shaw should pay fine OF 81, 900
each, and on payment OF whiel they should be
reinststed again In the League. There was long
debate over the new rules for pitching, but IL
finally decided that no change should be made
until after more extended trial OF IL had been
n ade. The amendment TO the National League
agreement, submitted at the meeting in Philadel-
phia few months ago, the purpose OF which is TO
make the union between the clubs more COM
pete. was also adopted. The meeting then sd-
iOurned.
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Two Railroad salts settled.
epecial to the sentinel.s

COLUMBUS, Ind, April ls.-Two cases against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. in which Hiram
weddle and John Ferguson were defendants-
were settled here yesterday. some two years $50
weddle was arrested here by detective named
J. n. Mowatt, who in the employ
OF the company for completely In the r0bbing OF y
railroad car. the particulars OF which were pub
lsh ed in the Sentinel at tie time The porters
were put in jail and allowed 10 remain there Tor
ten days, and the discharged peddler Brought
was appealed to the supreme Court and sent back
for another hearing and was In that condition when
the Ferguson case was tried. The plaintif got
iudem ement against thes company fore 81 900. Both
css.s were then compromised. and the peny
paid the plaintiffs 81 coo. besides paying all costs.
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He is Still Feeling Much better-The Fam
lily saDguine-His Chances OF Recovery
One In Thousand.

NEW YORK. April Is $50 a. ni.-General Graut
fell into quiet sleep Immediately after 10 O'Clock
and slept well until a. m, when he awoke and
took nourishment. He soon fell asleep again un-
I'll O'Clock, when he awoke. aud nourishment
was again given him. He then slept lightly until
c, when he awoke fully, took his coEee. dressed
and is low moving quietly about the room. His
pulse and temperature are normal
Lsst nights refreshing unbroken sleep was
other stride toward the Generals recovery. From
10 p m. TO a. 10. he slept without being troubled
with The cough which has hitherto caused MIN so
much pain In his throat. The General appeared
at the Office window, which adjoins his bed room,
and noticing the reporters walking up and down
the opposite side OF the street, graclousy returned
much improved in personal appearance and will.
il is expected take drive out to-day or to.mc.-
row, should the weather permit.
Door old man in seedy garments. who said he
hf travelled on foot from Galena, Ill, and had
fought under the General, paused in front OF the
house at 6 80 this morning and dofing bis weather
beaten hat pray ed loud and fervently for his re-
covery. When he turned TO go the tears were
etnrsing each other down the veterans face
When DR.. Newman left the house this afternoon
Re said the family bad consultation this morn
ing, and decided that as soon as the weather would
Iermit the General should be taken TO the Cats
kills DR.. Newman said The doctors mad told him
The Generals chances OF recovery were one in
thousand.
AT IL oclccs The curtains behind the part OF the
ASIDE. and the General himself appeared at the
window, His face wore a strained expression that
was almost pitful. he stood erect. excep, for the
SC of bis cane.
AS Dr. Doup las was leaving the house between
and O'Clock, he was asked when the next bull
letin would be Issued He stated that no further
bulletins would be issued to-day. because the pa
tlent was 20 comfortable that there was no neces.
sity for one. incidentally the Doctor remarked
Il at the Generals throat had cleared up fuely.
and that there was bright, clean appearance Of
the parts.
The doctors had talked over the situation with
the General and the family. and they were told,
though there was at present lull, it must not be
taken for granted that the cause for apprehension
was passed. Dr.. Douglas remarked that the Gen.
eral wss the best patient that he had ever had.
BE did all that was directed. and Just as directed
and his will power was surprising. Ii has not
been determined 10 take the General TO the Cat
ssills. There viii be q full consultation To-
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mains possible that may be wiser and better
in the long run than peace"
says the Chronicle: Russia IS really aiming az
Herat, and no man in his senses can doubt Il.
Concession may avert collision for Ike moment,
but only defer il to season more fofmi dsble for
tits reported that wsddington, French Minister
st London, has telegraphed De Freyc1nct that
there need be no fear OF war between England
and Russia, the two countries have agreed
upon plan for settling the Afghan frontier ques
ton.
IRE Times says: Nothing has happened in the
last three or four days TO justify change in the
public attitude. Even If the Government is pre-
pared 10 give Russia the territory already occu-
pied; II by no means follows tia the trouble is
The standard speaks IN a leading article. to the
following ehect Nobody who has the honor
Of England at heart can help feeling that
the Government is paying a disastrous price
FOR the respite IL is proposing 10 secure.
Continental critics are careful 10 hold up the
mirror so as TO show our oontemDtole ngure.
Russia has once more gained triumph a. our
exIeDse She has gained the credit which we
have lest. We, on the other hand, have not
secured peace. That degree OF Illusion is simply
conflict has only been postponed 10 some future
time, and period of great defensive armament
has opened for the British Empire in India"
Dispatches received here this afternoon from
Vienna and Constantinople state that Austria and
Germany have warned the Porte that the Berlin
treaty viii be annulled If either English or Rus
sian war ships are allowed TO pass through the
Bosphorus, in the event OF war between England
and Russia.
The Journal de ST. Petersburg regrets that the
English press has not initiated the moderation OF
the Russian papers, and hopes that courteous. II
not amicable, tone will govern the press OF both
countries In the discussion OF the differences be
tween the two empires, which the Journal believes
viii be settled if kept free from party passions
and violent language.
The Berlin press generally expresses the opinion
that Russia is humbugeing England.
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Of AL history as the one war that accomplished
completely and exactly what the friends o, rhe
right sought In that war; accomplished. COM
pleted while they were living. IL es-
the full supremacy of the
general government il abolished slavery. This
wss al that we tseA thought Of but Il can be ssid
further II wars sre 10 be judged by their results,
that II Nas the greatest war In all history. Judged
by its results we may say that these results have
Ianscended immessurably the most sauguine
expectations OF any man that waged IL and that
took part in II II Is our good fortude 10 have
rlsked our lives during those years in
that war; they were our golden days
Those four years sse the berf four years
OF our lives. The Inheritance which that
service enables rs to leave 10 those behind
Us Is an inhe iance greater than the best success
IN aooumulsting wealth. IL < the highest graf
ihoaiion OF mbition for civil horors that is pos
slbe. Think OF the war and its results. The van
quished now admit thai il in every form that they
have gained by this war more than IL can be
shown that the victorious in any other war ever
gained IN any similar strife !applausel, and they
now, with us. are ready TO stand guard around
the couch and At the home OF the man by whom
they were beaten az NickEburg. st Mission Ridge,
az Doneleon, and 81 Richmond and at Appoint
lox. and 10 say with us, Goa bless Grant. Ap-
pleus But, COupsnions, am constrained to
too r ch talk. l trust you viii have pleasant,
81 e and agreeable journeys home. and that you
VIII ind your families have all been under the
care OF Divine Providence that has chsrge Of the
interest Of all lives and the fortunes of irdiylcu uals
and OF nations. Enthusiastic applausel
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GENERAL NEWS.
TIE Nations Militia - Congressional
Predictions Secretary Manning Is
sufs q Circular Appointments.
Commander Kane, Of the Galena,
Reports TO Secretary whitney
Grant Still Improviug.
MILITARY APPROPRIATIONS.
army omcers Want Them Increase /.
Special 70 the senanel.

Special 70 the sentinel
WAsHISGToS, April Is.-A group OF army officer,
inclEdir General Benet. Chief OF Ordnance. were
discussing the Anglo Russian imbroglio yes
terday in the Treasury Department,
and making comparisons OF the several
militia Tces of the European countries,
when General Benet said our standing army
is 9 small one. For the defense OF the country
our main depeDdenes is on our militia. The
militia should, therefore. be kept in the best con-
d,tion possible for actual service. Volunteer or
gsnizations in every State and TeIi-
tory should be encouraged aal every
effort made TO promote tneir efficiency
IN drill and discipline, and make them skilful in
the use OF their srms. II is the best way and the
only way to render them e sure and safe reliance
on the breaking out of war. and before a little
campaigning bss Injured them to hard service
and discipline, then into old soldiers. The amount
appropriated by the act OF lSOS s2o0 600, TO move
completely ann and equip the whole body OF the
militia. should be largely increased, and l think
the special attention oil Congress should be in
vited 10 this very important subject The Off
GERS present heartily cJncurred with General
Bennett in his conclusions, and expressed the
hope that the Forty-ninth Congress take needed
action in the premues.
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SENTINEL SPECIALS.
Coroner's verdict-A Terrible stOrm-A
Serious Accident.
Special 10 the Sentinel.

Special 10 the Sentinel.
kUSCIE, Ind. April Is.-Csroner Dr.. c. ".
Smith has Just returned his verdict in the Bruck-
ner poisoning cas-. the psrtculfr rs OF which have
been given the Sentinel, 20 the effect that Mrs..
May dclen Bruckner came to her ceath from TIE
effects OF poison administered BY her own hands.
Ii was suspected that her husband had some
guilty knowledge of her death. which seemed
wrapped in much mystey. Indeed. shs stated In
her dying breath that Bill had poisoned her. Bat
the most searching investigation failed to fn& any
ground for this statement or the eions which
might appear to criminate Bruckner. What the
Grand Jury has done in the matter can not now be
known. but SIS the Coroner exha rsted every means
Of information, IL is not presumed they could fnd
a bill OF Indictment against him.
An account OF the killing OF William
Haines by Bishop Scott, near Eston. .ppesred
Win be remembered that Hail e. was prowling
about sc0trs chicken coop for the purpose OF
playing joke on him, when Scott discharged .
frightening him. The charge took effect i'm
Hsines' head. and he died from the effects OF the
re0dassd re her snd s .e bee n the
county jsil here. The Grand Jury has Just CON-
peted an investigation OF the case. but refuse 10
bring in 6 bill Of indictment, believing that the
death of HaiDes was accidental rather than inlen-
tionsl. This was the view taken by the Coroner,
who had previously investigated the matter.
evening Rain and hail fell in torrents. Light
ming played upon telegraph and telephone wires
in fris htful manner, and completed It's work oy
striking TWO houses-one OF Wilson X. Smith ana
a Mr.. Brsdburn. Smith was seriously shocked.
and doubts are entertained a. 10 his recovery
HIS suferings have been very severe. Bradburu
wss also badly stunned but is not seriously hurt.
John Current. brakeman on = freight train on
the Fort Wayne Road, met with quite painful
accident lew miles north OF this City yesterday,
one foot being caught beneath the wheels and
terribly maDgled. He fell beneath the cars and
lay lai upon the track while some six cars passed
over him, and, miraculous ss IL nay appear.
crawled out between the wheels as the train was
moving and made his escape.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-19
Nominations.
special 10 the Sentinel.

WAsHIy CToS, Ind, April 1.-THE Democrats o.
this city held a convention at the City Hall last
night to nominate candidates for the various city
Offices. Henry Walters received the nomination
for Mayor. and VIM. z. Thompson fer Treasurer
TIE convention bsloted until nearly
midnight for candidates for City Clerk
and Marshal, but could make no
nominations, owing TO delegates refusing TO
change their votes 1t was finally decided to leave
the selection OF candidates for these two latter
Offices 10 a primary election. The candidates for
the first- named Offices are both good men. and IL
IS thought they viii have walk-over in the eiec-
ton. The Republicans " III hold their conventio1
Saturday night
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Prospects of Various Bills In the Forty
ninth Congress.

prospects OF various BillB IN the r. orry-
ninth Congress.
Special 10 the Sentinel.
wAsHISGToS. April 1s.-Speakiug OF the pros-
poets OF the passage OF important bills by the
Foriy-ninth Congress, representative Ward. OF
Indiana. said this evening 20 the sentinel CORE
srondent: a big effort will be made TO pass
the bill stopping the co. mage OF silver. The
South and Wekt will present solid
front against such q measure. The fight will be 4
bitter one but have idea that 1t will hurt the
Democratic party. The Educational bill viii
probably 90 through. A River and Harbor bill
of some kind viii be passed; the last one appro-
pristing sli.0 00.000, was too large. The chances
for the passage OF q bankrupt law are very good.
Tarin bill. reducing the tar
81 upon g Discriminating basis. the
diserimira ration beipg in favor OF
the necessaries of life, as sgai-s luxures, can be
passed. think. without much trouble. The Nor
rison bill was faulty, and therefore defeated"
1t is ssid that Randall man will come to the
front in the early pant OF the session with bill
10 reduce the tariff, nothing resembling hori
zontal bill however, Other important bills which
ere likely pass are one defining civil service re
TORN; so bill smendstory OF Edmunds' Polyg
amy law.
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Central American News.

Ia LlBERIAD, April ls.-The published reports
OF the battle OF Chslchuspa on March 81. say that
the Guatemalans left 1.6O0 the battlefield
The Gua.emalsns admit loss OF J. 500 men. Sal.
vador lost so killed and $50 wounded including
many officers The sslvadorians' fire was directed
by French officer, who was killed in the action
lie Guatenialans say that 10 obtain the body of
General Barrios cost upward OF twenty lives.
The body was conveyed 10 Guatemala City and in
TERED there with military honors. Since peace
was signed by Salvador and Guatemala general
coLfdeHee IN commercial circles is returning
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-19
SUICIDES.
A Former Rabbi rakes LaudaDum.

WnKEsBARBE, Pa. April 1s.-Rev. DR.. David
Stern. Of New York, formerly Rabbi OF the Jew
ish Temple In this city, committed suicide this
morning at the Wyoming Valley Hotel. He ar
rived here from Philadelphia last night, and re-
tire about II O'Clock At O'Clock this after
on the door OF his room was broken open, and
he was found dying on the bed. A glass Contain
ing laudsnum was on table in the room. Let
ters were found, addressed TO friends and rela-
tives, bidding them good bye. A paper was found
beside him on which was written: ~ took poison
at 10 O'Clock this morning" F" He is still alive but
unconscious, a"d at the at gasp. He can not
pOsSibly recCver.
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What tho English Press Say on the Subject
-Varfous Stat ents.

LONDON. April notwithstanding the ad-
vance inEngish and Russian securities Is still
in the London air. as witness the press opinion Of
this morning. The Times says: "Are we then 10
leave the Ameer to his own devices after engaging
him in the conflict with Russia for what his un-
aided forces are inadequate? and If we do so can
we expect that the Aighans viii not deem them
selves betrayed and throw themselves into the
arms Of the stronger power?'
Says the Telegraph: I'VE don't know that the
two governments have yet established anything
like sufficiently powerful conductors to carry OF
the electric feeling OF the nations. As matter OF
fact nothing, We be ieve, / a. been ettled II the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-19

JAMESTOWN. OAK, AprIl Is.-Tbres weeks ago,
ex-Caief-oi-Police Lewis. OF this city, and James
Connolly. OF Miles City. started for tee Moose
River country in search of Bill Smith aud the no
torious Charles r. Hodges, alias Dutch Charley"
who guilty Of many terrible murders This
afternoon Lewis returned with the prisoners and
lodged them In jail. The prisoners will be taken
to Miles City for trial II was rumored that an at
tack would be made on the train by band of des-
ments have been sent to assist the officers.
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All Parties Talking Piece, Yet War Prepa.
tions Still Go On.

PARIS. April ia Russian Prince, at present
In this cisy has received personal telegram from
the Gar in which the latter conveys the express
sion of strong hope that peace twill be establish
ep between England and Russia by means OF mu.
tual concessions. NJ. De Freycinet read TO tie
Frer ch Cabinet meeting to-day q number of
dispatches concerning the Afghan dispute be-
tweee Russia and England. All the dispatches
indicated that peaceful ideas prevailed among
those occupying positions OF control on both
sides, and that the powers not directly engsged
in the quarrel are actively exerting their inh1
euce to secure maintenance of peace.
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British Legation Inquiry-PreIler Photo
eTaphed at tho Morgue.

ST. LOUIS, April ls.-Circuit Attorney Clever to-
day wrote letter to the British Legation al Wash
ington, detailing the facts far as known OF the
the Preller murder. and asking II the British Gov
eminent will defray the expente OF bringing Max
well back TO this country.
The body OF Preller was photographed at the
NorRue to-day. This was done for the purpose Of
Identification after the body is disposed OF.
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Bridge Contracts Awarded.
Special to the Sentinel.

sHELBYvHLE, Ind. April ls.-The County Com-
mssioners awarded the contracts for thr ee bridges
to-day as follows; One ninety four feet long
iron), 70 the Berlin Bridge Company at ST. 60 per
foot One 25j feet long two spans. irob). 20 the
Indianapolis Bridge Company at Si6 so per f3ot-
One 125 feet long (woedl TO the Kennedy Bros, Of
Rushviile, Ind., II SIC per foot
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-19
Lord MAYOR sottage,s Funeral

LONDON. April ls.-The remains OF Lord Mayor
NoItage were buried in 81. Paurs Cathedral to-
day. The civic procession to the church and the
funeral ceremonies were very impressive. The
Duke OF Cambridge and the Duke OF Edinburgh
attended the funeral. The guard OF honor around
the bier was composed of British volunteeSs.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The British Government Still Chsrtering
Steamers.

HoNC KoNG, April is The British Government
is chartering stesmers belonging TO the Peninsula
and Oriental Line and Transforming them into
armed cruisers. Vice Admiral Sir W. N. Dowell.
commander of the British feet in Chinese waters,
has gone 10 Point Hamilton Island, the island re-
Gently annexed by ENGLAND in the Corean ATchi-
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Ipherifs n Hfi5Iiou

CINcISSATI, April ls-Mrs. Henrietta Morgan.
OF this CITY, inheriis fortune of 81 0co oOO by the
death of the Baroness De Fsnnemberg at Cannes,
France, April II The Baroness was born mere,
ana is the daughter of Colonel James 5trother.
Mrs. Morgan, who is her nearest relative, is the
mother OF the Confederate General, John Il. Nor.