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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Fire Losses Durine March.

New YORK, April 6.-The New York Daily Com
mercial Bulletin OF April rePorst the estimated
loss OF $9,M0oO1 by FIRE during March in the
United States and Canada. This in excess OF any
previous figures for the corresponding month o:
which any record exists. During the ten years
1S55-lss4 the average ffe loss reported
for March has been less than sL0O00C0. The Bul.
letin gives list compiled from its own flies OF 1So
nres where the reported loss $4,000 and up
wards and names fifteen fires of el00 600 or more.
aggTegating over $500 COO. or about one-third OF
the entire lire wak te OF the month The total loss
by fire in the first three months OF 1855 is shown
10 be S27.C00.00O at. which rate, il kept up the
result will be sH00000 0o0 for the year. even II no
extraordinary cOniagralions occur.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
African nfi..ionariss with ChiIdren.

WAsBISGToS. April c The United States Con-
sul at Sierra Leone, under date of the DIST OF Feb
ruary last, has informed the State Department OF
the arrival at Sierra Leone OF Dr. Vim. Taylor. the
American Bishop for Africa, together wit1 Dc.
somers and Mr.. Chetslaine on or about the 81 day
OF January. on their way TO Liberis, where tney
will stop for a short time before proceeding 20 ST.
Paul DeLoandO. There arrived also az Siecrs
Leone on February u another party OIL mission
ErieS. forty in number. on their way TO Loend0.
They intend to proceed toward the interior OF
Africa In hopes OF meeting party starting ir0m
the eastern coast
The Consul expresses much anxiety for he fate
of these people. sixteen OF whom are children,tne
two Youngest being fifteen months and the other
twenty-three months old. should they arrive a.
LoandO they will have made a voyage o. over
5000 miles from New York via Liverpool They
propose going thousand miles at least into the
interior. The Consul says he is constantly asked
what these missionaries going TO do with the
chi idren, and people who know the coasts do not
hesitate TO say that ii is absolutely wicked 10
bring them out here where they have many
chances TO die and only few To live. ''It would
no doubt be WE'LL" the Consul continues "ior
missionary societies a. home 10 consider well be-
fore contracting expeDsed responsibility OF send
iug expedition 10 the wilds OF Africa" lie
hopes for the best but says, 1--WE are prepared TO
hear sad news within year from this little
band, who go out with light hearts not knowing
what is befoI c them"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
GENERAL GRANT.
Ex-senator Chafree Says the General May
Live Two or Three Days Yet.

NEW YORK, April G.-senator Chsffee left the
house between 10 and II O'Clock. He says that
the Generals voice was clear at times and husky at
times, according to the amount OF mucou' and
that he may live for two or three days. The
family last night ana the night before slept more
than they have for good many days. u. s. Grant.
Jr., left the house at II o'clock. He said that he
had talked with his father and the General had
talked with him. He was very quiet. The situa
ton this morning was cheering. Jesse Grants
afternoon.
Mrs. Hamilton Fish called at the house about 2
and remained about ten minutes. DR.. Douglas re-
turned about , O'Clock aud Dr. Shrady left an
hour later.
that the patient mad grown much weaker. and
DT. Shrady was leaving he was Gsked II such was
the fact. de replied mo-" in manner which III
dicated that he regarded the question foolish
one,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
The kindergarten Easter Monday.

The Kindergarten Easter Monday.
The Easter Monday party at the South Side
Free kindergarten was scene long to
be remembered. A happier lot Of little
folks could nowhere be found. once truly the
words Of our blessed Lord-"Suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid them
not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
were verified. After one of Rev. E. A.
BTadly's happiest efforts in a story OF the
cross, TO the kindergarten children. they
sang beautiful Carol, and then followed
the distribution OF the out flowers, which
had formed g cross, present from Grace
Church Sundsy.school through their pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Prentice, and a bouquet from
Christ Church. After which a bountiful
lunch IVES terved.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Ohio.

CIN, INNATI, April 6.-The city election t9-da5
was remarkably cose. but the indications were at
~ o'lock thae Amor Smith, Jr., Republican canci-
date for Mayor. had been elected by g small ma
joTity. The balance Of the ticket is in doubt
COLUMBUS, o., April 6.-Tbe ma jOrity OF Nalc0tI
Republican, for mayor viii be about LOCO. Batne
carried the city by ST.. The balance OF the ticket
is elected nv majoriiies Of from 2G0 10 500. with
Council ard School Board Towns within a radius
of hity miles, which have been gOlpG Democratic
By small maiOrities. ere reported Republican.
DAYTON. O., April 6.-TRe Democratic city ticket
w8s elected by 800 majority 20 day.
TOLEDO, o ATrll 6-The municipal election
to-day was very close. AZ a mixed ticket is prob
ably elected. Mr.. Walbridge the Republican
candidate for Mayor, claims a small majority.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
THE APRIL ELECTIONS.
Michigan Claimed by the Democrats by
10000 Majority.

DErFoIT, Mich. April 6.-The election to-day in
this State passed of quietly. Besides the city and
township officers electors voted for Justice of the
supreme Court and Regents of the University
Less than half OF the full vote was cast IN this
city, and a very light vote was polled throughout
the State. In this city Moore. Democratic candi-
date for Justice, receivTd ority OF s. 292 over
Judge Cooley, Republican and ProhibitiOnist,
with one precinct 10 hear from which is strongly
Democratic. One hundred and eighty four pre-
cinCts heard from in the State. outside of Detroit
give emocratic majority OF I,207. at the cleo
uons last fall the same precincts gave majority
of 222s. At midnight tonight the Free Press
(Dem.) claims 10 coo majority, and the Post (Eep)
comedies a Democratic victory.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
rrnndnr,s RnIlatins-

NEw GoEK, April 6-6:30 a. m.-General Grant
has had sn undisturbed and refreshing sleep o.
seven and half hours His pulse is eighty and
fun, temperatur normal He has hsd no PAIN
during The NIGHT, aud has coughed very little.
he is incln ed TO be cheerful.
(Signed) GEORGE F. SHRADY, ~. ID.
l2:s5 p. r.-General Grant has had a quiet
morning IN his easy chair mapping and chatting
by times. His pulse is seVenty-clght and OF good
volume. he has had no pain for several hours.
(Signed) GEORG r. SHRADY, NJ. ID.
690 D. m.-The afternoon has been a very quiet
one for General Grant. lie has been free from
pain. and has dOzed most OF The time IN his easy
chair. He has taken his nourlshment regularly
and well. Pulse seventy-two, with a slight
fiucluation observable. j. n. DOUGLAS, NJ. u.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Brlsson Has Formed y aIinistry.

PARIS April en-. Brisson has completed a Cab
met. and although the names OF the members
have nos vet been,msde public, it appears certain
that the ministry viii be composed follows.
Brisson President OF the Council and Minister of
Public Instruction De FreyCiuet, Minister for
Foreign Affairs; AIlain large. Minister for the In
terror: Clamagern, Minister OF Finance; Goblet.
Minister of Justice; General Campenon, Minister
of War Sadi Carnot, Minister OF Public Works; /;
Pierre lie Grand, Minister of Agriculture: Herve
Mangon, Minister of Commerce. Cavinot, Minis
ter OF Posts and Teegraphs; Admiral Galiber.
probably Minister OF Marine and OF the Colonies,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The Caylor Colliery, near shensddoah, Pa, col
lapsed yesterday. entombiug ten miners.
The Chicago Opera Festival commenced last
night and was a grand success in every particular
The Mayor OF Philadelphia has prohibited spar
ring in the theaters and skating rinks OF that
city.
Governor Oglesby yesterday received dispatch
to call out the militia to quell the striking quar-
rymen, but. like Governor Martin OF Kansas, he
seems inclined TO investigate first and has taGen
no action.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
The Logan.HarrisOn Quarrel.

CHICAGO, April 6.-The morning papers manifest
an inclination to ignore the attack of Logan upon
Mayor Harrison Of Saturday nj ght's meeting. al
though the Tribune conspicuously reprints yer
batim report of Logan's remarks In It's editorial
columns. Harrison is reported as saying TO Her
aid reporter that ne mas not read the attack that
he does not propose 10 30 on the warpath; that as
in the last campaign he styled Logan "a falSiiier
and coward" the latter in styling him "a liar,
poltroon and coward" is only taxing schoolboys'
"yCur another revenge.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Rslicious Proce..lon yantonIr Attached.

LONDON, April Ga dispatch from Larnica,
Island OF Cyprus reports serious riotgrowing out
OF a wsnton attack upon a religious procession OF
the Greek Church. While the procession was
passing the English Club house party OF lOungers
began TO ieer and hoOt at the priests. Finally
they attacked the prOcessonists with stones aud
the troope had TO oe called out before the dis
tuI bance quiefed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Anril IL

WASHINGTON. April I'll a. m.
For the Tennessee and Ohio Valley-Light
rain and partly cloudy weather sOuiherlY winds,
slightly warmer in eastern portion, nearly station.
AIRY temperature in west portion, falling, followed
in extreme west portion by rising barometer.
For the Upper Lake Region-ClOudy weather
and rain, southeasterly winds, shifting TO north
westerly, slightly warmer in southeast portion
and colder in northwest portions. falling followed
" est portions by rising barometer.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Fire AT AIfont.

Special to the Sentinel.
FoETvILIE, Ind, April 6.-Fire was discovered
in the store OF a Mr. Gahen. at Alfont, village
two miles west of this place. at s:45 O'Clock this
evening. The origin OF the FIRE is unknown, but
is supposed TO be from a detective fiue. The
buildings adjoining that where the Gre broke out
are also burning. and the loss will be t0.al,
amounting TO s. 900 or So .o0e. There Is partial
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
GUN for tho New Administration,

First Gun for the New Administration.
Special 10 the Sentinel.
EvASsNIIIE. Ind. April 6.-The Democracy OF
Evansville sends greeting. At the city election to-
day they carried the city by LOO majority. carry
ing every ward in the CITY and electing every man
they bad on az thtIf .5tksts Rtfst gun fer the
new administration
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
The Penn Bank Conspirator-.

PirTSnUEG. April The trial of exPresldent
Riddle and Cashier Rieber. charged with conspi-
raoy TO defraund the deposiiors OF the defunct
Penn Bank, was called up in the Criminal Court
this morning and after a protraeted struggle over
tecbnicsl points. postponed until the June term
on motion OF the counsel for the defense.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Movements at suakim.

srARiN, April 6.-The guards and the Australian
contingent marched this morning in the direction
OF Handoub. with orders to build zereba a. that
point The British expect no serious opposition
on their line OF march until Wednesday, when
they will reach point where q large body OF
Arabs are reported entrenched.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

CAIcuTTA, April 6.-orders have been received
by the Indian Government from London TO act
lively tentinue the prepare lions for war, notwith
standing the pacific assurances OF Russia. This
action has created a good impression In India and
trOODg.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
They WnI Coma Back.

John White and John Harknsy were ar
rested yesterday for conspiracy to commit
felony, the intention, according to the
officer, being TO rob the stand OF Peter Gio-
vani corner of Illinois and Louisiana
streets. Merchant Policeman Powers made
the arrest. The two lads had q box OF very
nice plated ware, which is believed to have
been stolen. The boys were released from
lail only last week. They went to the Grand
Jurv.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
uIn.ive ANN unrn,isfactorY.

LONDON, Apfl 6,-The morning papers generally
declare the Russian answer regarding the Afghan
frontier dispute elusive and unsatisfactory.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

LoNDoN, April THE Government will arm the
fast ocean steamers. They will receive ten guns
each, and esch will have TRANSPORTATION for 1850
men. Two thousand men will Immediately be
drafted for regiments serving in India.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
osman Digna's Boa st.

LoSDoN. April 6.-General Sir Gerard Graham
telegraphed from Suakim 10 the Government as
follows: 'Oar march 10 Tama and our destruc-
ton OF that place after OSman Digna's boast 10
dive us into the sea- must greatly discourage the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

kuns Earned-LOuisvilIe, i IndlanapoIis, ].
Home Run-Kenan. Bases on Balls-Louisville
3: Indianapolis /. Slruck-By McKeon. 4: by
NeRgle, l. Three base Hits-McKeon. Moriari
", !. Two-base IIits--BrOwning. Passed Balls
keenan. 2; Whiting. !. Wild Pitches-McKeon. l.
Double Plays-keeBan TO McQuery: Mclaughlin
TO Kerins. Time OF Game-2:l5. Umpire-Bren-
1an
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
onicers Ordered TO India.

FRSprsI. April 6-sixty-ive British officers
have embarked here for India. having received
orC ers 10 Join their regiments in that country.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Gone toJak. Posseasion.

BIHIIS. April 6-Prince Bismack has gone to
Sohoenheusen to arrange for taking DO session OF
the e'ift, RS nted him on his birthday by the
II ople o. Germany.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

the oath OF Office and qualified as Sixth Auditor
OF the Treasury Department
dispatch received here this morning from
the home of ex-Sec retary Frelinghuysen say that
be is not expected to live through the day.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
The Heat Growipg Worse.

SUAKIN. April 6.-The heat grows worse. The
sick list is increased largely Osman Dignas son
was shot in the recent engagement.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
Indiana.

EvANsyuLE, Ind, April 6.-At the city election
to-day the Democrats elected the whole ticket by
largely increased ms jorities.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

Samuel McCurdy, of this county, yester-
day sold In this city six head OF steers that
weighed respectively , i2O, > $50, . 800, 2,l30,
2.040 and 1000 pounds. The steers were
raised by Mr.. McCurdy and fed on his farm
nine miles northwest of the city.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

WADY HAIFA. April 6.-Generai Lord wolseley
has arrived here. Prince Hassar VIII return to
Cairo,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

boundary, and with the assistance of American
troops in the department of the Dakota the rebels
escaped into Montana will be prevented.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
EQUAL Suffrage.
At its meeting yesterday the Equal Suf-
frage Society passed the following:

Resolved. That the Equal Suffrage Society num-
beiing some two buudTed citizens OF Indianapolis
do extend their heartiest thanks 10 Mr.. Best and
TO the gentlemen who, in the House, supported
the measure introduced by him, viz: The concur
rent resolution TO strike out the word male from
that article OF the constitution which designaies
the legal voters.
The Society will also petition the friends OF this
Just measure TO call up the resolution and bring
ii TO another vote, when pains shall be taken To
have all friends of the measure present. II being
believed that the constitutional majority VIII be
secured.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

NEW YORK. April 6.-General Grant received on
Saturday a letter OF sympathy from Jefferson
Davis. which gra'i6ed and touched him very
deeply.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07

LoNpoN, April 6-Blshop Coffin. Catholic, OF
Southwark, Enslsnd, is dead, aSed sixtysix.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-07
WHEN INDICATIONS.

ROR TJEsDAY.-Ltght rains and partly
cloudy weather; southsriy winds; slightly
warmer I'm eastern portion; nearly station
sry temperature In western portion; falling,
followed In the extreme west portion by
rising barometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-31

o. ]. Victor in Harper for November.
The country is densely wooded. No North
American forest can give any idea of what the
wood wilderness Is in Central America So i'm
passable are these vast stretches of commingled
trees, vines, and underground that to this day
whole regions are absolutely unexplored The
trees include mahogany, ebony, campeche and
cinchona, which, owing to their inaccessibility
are yearly rotting and being smothered in vast
numbers by the stupendous parasitic fora
One species, called by the Spaniards the mata
pdlos (tree-killer), begins a slender vine to
wind its way up some monarch Of the forest,
and in time its growth becomes SO strong that
it has squeezed and smOtnered the very life out
of the tree. This dying, rapidly decays and
leaves the now powerful vine to its own develop
ment. 1t then assumes most wonderful shapes.
not unlike the intricate st0ne-WOrk of Moorish
stairway or Gothic window.
These forests are also the native homes Of tho
orchids, whose variety seems absolutely end
less, and whose perfume Is oppressive.
gion is a race of Indians wholly dissimiIar in
habits, physical characteristics, and ntelIisence
from any tribe in the whole Cordilleras range
them with is the Papuan, and their existence
here Is an ethnographic problem of exceeding
interest TO o., many Investigators they have
the primitive people, the true aborigines The
men are OF medium size, going naked or nearly
powerfully developed chests and arms. and
strongly retreating facial angle that instnc-
lively make the observer look for q caudal ex.
tension OF the vertebral column, SO nearly
allied are they to the smian type: When TO
their physical appearance we add their modes
of life this to the ape is an almost
many little apes. They dwell in families. sci.
dom more than three or four in "viilage,"
which is always located in some very secluded
spot This village" it is which re-asserts the
tops; They select group OF cocoa-paims, and
thirty or forty feet above the ground build a
platform with a matched roof. On this plat
form form they reside.veritabe treedwellers. This
moor Is OF course reached by climbing, which
ieat men, women, and children perform with
the ease and celebrity of monkeys, although the
trees, after long use become as smooth as glass.
the great toe Is extraordinarily developed, and
climbing. This power, indeed, is such that thew
substitute the foot for the hand to q SURPRISING
degree.
These Indians will not take to civilization.
they are genuine savages-shy, treacherous.
and averse even to traffic. Their arms are the
weapons OF the pristine races, the bow and
arrow, which they use with almost marvellous
skill. These are the ''coast Indians"-the saw.
ages OF the terra caliente, as far removed from
the Indians of the highlands in Intelligence
and civilization as the Hottentot is nom the
Bedouin. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-31
The Brokers' Yachts.

From the Chicago Mail
When Mr.. w. r. Travers was at Newport last
summer great many fine yachts lay in the
harbOr.
"Wh-who-who-whosey yacht is th-th.tha-that,
th-th-tha-thatf" he asked, pointing to one of
them.
"That belongs to Mr.. Jones, the wellknown
broker" no""
MI: Travers raised his dexter finger SLOWLY
and brought into line another yacht "vh 81
difficulty. "isaA soAie
..0h, that's Mr.. Smiths, the broker
another "e oos Blu
THAT belongs to Mr.. White, another broker -
W.W-well, wh-wh-wheres the custornar.,
yacnG incurred the great Wall straet ioker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-31

An UNEXPECTED ExPLoeIoN.-prot p.-..
tein lexpatatinglyl-"Iife is hollow: s. rs 4
bubble; nothing y what It seems" Eve,wh -
on volcanoes which may at any noment ru ,1E
h. 2: Eesnng excatedE.i-mysek could explode
who habitually deceive their wives Thesr. n Z
man man neFe- sax msn ristngl-"Weii. pro
confusion, and elk women faint -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-31
A Wonderful Fish.
Lake View (ore) Letter to the San Francisco Exam

wonderful fish is becoming numerous in
Goose lake. 1t has the power to fill itself with
air until 1t becomes very much like q round
BAH. OF evenings, about shutdown they may be
seen playing on the surface of the water. They
VIII swell up by taking in the air, and the wind
VI, Wai dow them over the lake. They reflect all
over the lake are grand sight A hunter sew.
erai weeks ago saw . crane swallow one of these
nsn when In its normal condition, but before
the crane had got more than nifty feet up above
the lake the fish had taken in enough air to ex.
piooe the crane, which at the sound OF q report
NE tnat OF gun. new all TO atoms, and the fish
came lightly down on the water, no worse Oh
ior the short ride In the air. The fish Is great
curiosity, never having been found, / believe,
in other waters