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And the Grand Distribution of Prizes Will BE
Made To-Day, To Be Followed by
Holiday Recess.
English Qualification Because of Dem
ocratic Free-Trade Proclivities.
Bill for the Relief of Commercial Travellers
Pension for Jefferson's Grand
daughter-Capital Notes.
THE COMMITTEES.
The Speakers Arduous Task Completed
Two Indiana Congressman Recognized.
Special to the Indianapolis journal

The Speakers ArduOus Task Completed
Two Indiana Congressman Recognized.
special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec 23-Speaker Carlisle
succeeded, yesterday, in secreting himself in
the Capitol SO effectually that industrious
Democratic seekers for places on prominent
eommit tees were unable to find him. Soli-
tary confinement for twenty-four hours was
found necessary in order to complete the
construction of the committees for promul-
cation tomorrow, and the Speaker therefore
voluntarily immured himself in an unfre-
quented portion of the Capitol and assiduous-
ly devoted himself to the completion of his
arduous task. The last is now completed
although few unimportant changes may
be made before noon tomorrow. Two Indi-
ana members are given chairmanships. Ac-
cording to the present makeup of the list
Cobb leads on public lands, and Matson is
first on invalid pensions. Before deciding
on the Craftsmanship of he.committee last
named, the Speaker consulted Commissioner
Dudley as to the fitness and adaptability of
Matson for this place and Dudley endorsed
Matson as being in every way the proper
man to take charge of this important posi-
ton. Mr.. Holman is second on the appro-
priations, and some reports place him at the
head of war claims. Mr.. Brown will lead
the Republicans on invalid pensions, and
Calkins will be the first Republican on cleo
tions,
The committees will be announced imme-
diately after the House meets tomorrow,
when an adjournment will follow till JAN T.
The bowling of disappointed aspirants will
begin as soon as the Speakers frozen facts
are thawed out and will continue without
interruption until long after recess.
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The Situation at Hue.

PARIS Dec. 23.-The Governor of French
Cochin China reports that the council of the
regency at Hue has notified him that HE
phema has abdicated the throne of AMMAN,
and the new king, aged fifteen, was crowned
Dec. 2, under the name OF Kienphua. The
Annamite Minister of Finance, who is hos
tile to the French, then became the head of
the council. The crisis lasted several hours,
dnrina which the erates nf tho ntadol yvoro
closed and Hue placed in a state of siege.
When the gates were reopened the death of
Hiephema was announced. The country
was agitated, and armed bands occupied the
suburbs of Hue threatening the French lega-
ton.
Champeaux, the French resident has since
reported a better situation of affairs. He
advises that strong pressure be exercised
on the council, and refuses to open relations
with Kienphua until recognized by France.
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NEW MEASURES.

Relief of Commercial Travelers-A Pension
for Jefferson's Gran ddaushter.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-Under the laws of
several States of the Union taxes or licenses
of various kinds are imposed upon CONNER
cial travellers journeying from another State
and selling goods and merchandise by sam
pies, and in some cases heavy fines are i'm.
posed upon this class of persons for failure
to obtain the prescribed license. The Su-
preme Court of the United States recently
decided that such laws are unconstitutional,
but it seems that commercial travellers are
still annoyed, notwithstanding this decision.
To correct this, Mr.. Brewer, of New Jersey,
has introduced a bill in the House
which makes it misdemeanor for
any person, acting in an individual
capacity or as an officer of a State or
municipality to interfere with CONNER
cial travellers selling merchandise by sam
Piles. The penalty for violation of the pro-
posed law is fixed at not exceeding 500 and
cost of prosecution, or Imprisonment for
three months or both fine and imprison-
ment at the discretion of the court.
A bill has been introduced in the House
to grant pension of $1,000 per annum to
Septimia Randolph Meikleham, widow of
Davie s. Melkieham, deceased and the only
surviving grandchild of Thomas Jefferson.
1t is proposed to grant this pension upon
the sole ground that Mrs. Meikleham is
''the only surviving grandchild of Thomas
jefferson, author of the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence"
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WINNEPEG, Dec. 23.-A movement has
been set on foot here by the Baptists to Sc
cure a separation from the church of eastern
Canada, because of the apathy shown by the
latter in the mission work of the Northwest
1t is proposed that the church here unite
with the American Baptist Church, and in
this connection it is urged by the
promoters of the change that the
motto of the American Home Mission
society was North America is for Christi"
that catholic spirit, they say, can embrace
us, and however keenly we may feel the sep
the circumstances which led to it, the ne
cessity of the work and our duty to Christ
and our adopted land remain to control
these feelings and these regrets.
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THE AMERICAN BISHOPS,
Tho Last Andia'nnn -ritI, tho DAs>~
American Council.

The Last Andin"n4 mill. tho DA=>4 pl,s
American Council.
LONDON, Dec. 22,-The last collective au-
dIence of the American Bishops with the Pope
was held on Tuesday The result of the con-
ference will be kept secret until after the
archbishops have held council with their
colleagues of the American episcopate.
Two councils are to be be held in Balti-
more The first will take place early in the
coming spring, and the other which will be
great plenary council, in October. or No
vember when a general episcopal deliver.
ance will be issued to American Catholics
All reports of the appointment of a PapaI
nuncio to the United States delegate apos-
tolic or a president OF the plenary council,
are premature. Not the slightest official
communication OH these subjects has yet
been made to the American archbishops 1t
is also said the Pope will decline to make an
official deliverence concerning the attitude
to be assumed by the bishops on the Irish
OuestiOn
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FREE TRADE.
A Significant Editorial in the Manchester
Guardian.

A Significant Editorial in the Manchester
Guardian.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec, 23.-It is a significant
fact that the latest number received here cf
the Manchester Guardian, of England which
is the organ of the British cotton spinners,
has an editorial on the recent free trade
demonstration at New York, in which it says
the meeting alluded to was a spectacle
which bears evidence of rapid progress
toward free trade in the commercial metrop-
oils of the country, and regards it as GER
tain indication of a corresponding movement
il other parts of the United States. This
shows that the Democrats have the active
sympathy and support of British manufac-
turers in their efforts to break down the
tariff system, which has been found so eff
cacicus in developing American industry and
promoting the best interests of American
labor.
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EX-DOoRKEEPER BROwNLOw.
A Charge That He Was Dishonest in the
Administration of His Office.

Administration of His Office.
Washington Special
The statement is current this evening that
the ex-Doorkeeper of the House manipulated
the affairs of his Office in such q way as to
make pretty good thing of it for himself
financially. 1t is said that Hon. Casey
Young, of Tennessee, and Mr.. Finch, file
clerk of the House, have been looking into
the matter and find that Mr. Brownlow had
among other employees in his department his
thirteen-year-olds son as clerk, young man
who could hardly write his name and that
during the absence of one of his employees,
who was sick at home, he substituted the
name of his partner, who drew the salary for
the time the party entitled to it was absent.
1t is further talk that Mr.. Brownlow had
other members of his family employed and a
negro on the laborers roll who never made
their appearance here. A leading Repub-
lican of Iowa. Mr.. Jim Wilson, formerly an
employe of the House, says that Brownlow
obtained his Office on the representation to
many that he was son of the Ex-Governor
of Tennessee. The investigation that is
going on promises to develop an unsavory
state of affairs.
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THE WRECKED ST. AUGUSTINE.
Scenes of Horror Board the Inflated
Vessel-Pauic Among the Passenger.

Scenes of Horror Board the Ill-Fated
Vessel-Pauic Among the Passenger.
LONDON, Dec. 22-The survivors of the st.
Augustine rescued by the steamer John
Williamson report the scene Oh board the st.
Augustine as perfectly appalling Some.
thing fell from aloft cutting off one of the
captains legs. At his own request heavy
weight was tied around his waist and he was
thrown into the sea. Several sailors drowned
themselves in despair The fire spread with
such rapidity that everybody on board be.
came panic-stricken.
The John Williamson rescued six men, in;
Guiding the second engineer, with a life
boat, which was smashed by the sea as they
were drawn on board. People were seen on
the burning vessel, and several bodies were
seen in the water.
The second mate, after his master had
gone, became perfectly frantic, and pulling
his pistol he put the muzzle into his mouth
and sent the charge through his brain. He
fell dead in his tracks. These examples
were followed by the rest Some Jumped
overheard, others stabbed themselves, all
seeming to prefer some quicker mode of
terminating existence than the horrible tor
ture waiting them from the rapidly advanc-
ing flames.
1t is now said the object tied around the
waist of the captain OF the Inflated steamer,
st. Augustine, was nota heavy weight, but
lie buoy which was fastened around him in
hopes that it might keep him afoat. The
Captain attempted to swim to the vessel, but
sank owing to weakness from loss of blood,
after hard struggle of fifteen minutes.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Col. Dick Bright,
late Sergeant-at-arms OF the Senate, left to-
night for Indiana. His late subordinates
yesterday presented Colonel Bright with a
valuable watch and chain as a testimonial of
their regard.
Mrs. Kate Chase sprague is in town for a
short stay. She is changed but little, and re-
tains all of that fascinating manner for which
she was famous. She will return to Europe
in about two weeks, to be near her children,
who are there at school.
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star-route trial, then in progress. What his
reasons were in wanting to avoid the trial,
the Judge did not know.
Spencer says he contemplates bringing a
suit for damages. In an interview to-day he
said the Investigation of the star-route trials
by Congress would be urged the object be-
ing to learn why some persons were tried
and others not and why so much money
was paid the government attorneys Dorsey
was but small fry in the star-route cases.
There were Western men in them deeper
than he said Spencer.
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The Proceedings in Court.

To the Western Associated P1oss.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-In the Criminal
Court Judge Wylie rendered decision in
the case of ex-senator Spencer, charged with
contempt of court in failing to appear in the
star-route trial. The Judge held that the
subpoena was not subpoena, because there
was no penalty to it. 1t ordered the ex-Sen-
ator to appear, but limits the time to one
day. The subpoena, by an error of the court,
the Judge said, was for civil and not a
criminal case. The ex-senator had sworn
he was here before the time ordered by the
so-called subpoena. He remained here two
weeks and had sought an interview with
one of the counsel, but was unable to Sc
cure one. Under these circumstances and
owing to the fact that the subpoena had
been improperly served and returned, the
Judge held that the case was not one of con-
tempt, and discharged the prisoner. During
his remarks, Judge Wylie said that there was
no doubt that the object of the ex-senator
in going abroad last year was to avoid the
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France Not Disposed to Enter Upon Further
Negotiations Before the Occupation
of Bacninh.
Egypt Will Not Undertake the Sup
preston of Ell Mahdi's Revolt.
France VIII Continue the Decree Against
American POrk-Students Burned
in "A Synagogue.
THE TONoUIN QUESTION.
England Said to Have Entered Into a Secret
Treaty with China.

England Said to Have Entered Into a Secret
Treaty with China.
COLOGNE, Dec. 22.-The Gazette's Paris dis
patch says: During the recent visit to
England Marquis Tseng concluded a secret
treaty with England, the conditions of
which are as follows:
"Flrst-En gland engages, after the taking OF
Sontay, to offer mediation with France.
"SecOnd-China declares the furthest conces-
sion she will make is division of Tonquin and
relhquishment of the suzerainty of AMMAN. Bac-
mini must remain Chinese.
"Third-EDgland engages to mediate on the
basis of the above conditions.
"FOurth-If by Englands mediation treaty
in accordance with the desires of the Chinese
is arranged, China dertakes, within six months
of the signing of the treaty, to cede the island
of Hainen to England"
A Paris telegram says: "The evening pa
pers state that there will be an interview
next week between Granville, Waddington
and Marquis Tseng."
The London News says the statement of a
Paris paper that Granville, Waddington and
Tseng will have an interview this week is
untrue. 1t adds that such an interview has
never been even contemplated.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Prohibition Against the importation of
American Pork.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The Chamber of Deputies
debated Bert's Interpolation concerning the
withdrawal of the prohibition against the
importation of American salted meats. Bert
demanded that the withdrawal be postponed
until a special bill on the subject be dis
cussed.
Herrison, Minister OF Commerce. opposed
the motion, on the ground that the with
drawal responded to the demands of inter-
ested persons Experience showed that no
case of trichiniasis had occurred during the
time free importation of pork was permit
ted.
The adoption Of the order of the day, pure
and simple, was demanded by the govern.
ment, but was reiected-273 to 200 The or
der of the day proposed by Bert was carried
$50 to 22l
Herrison afterward declared in the lobby
that he accepted the vote, the result of
which will be the withdrawal OF the decree
permitting the importation of salted meats.
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MINOR MATTERS.

Death O Ex- Governor Love- Iowas Execu-
tive During the War.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.--Ex-G Governor Lowe,
of Iowa, uIeu Inls evening
The funeral will take place on Wednesday.
The remains will be inferred at Glenwood
cemetery. The Iowa State Bar Association
will attend the funeral in body.
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in cut of the river at the point where the
surface indications show a width of 800 feet
and height of sixty feet. Myer claims to
have travelled the lode twenty-five miles, and
in places found it 600 feet wide. 1t is free
milling quartz, and every pan shows pros
poets. Myer, his father, and uncle, from
Minnesota, have gone to the claim to de-
VelOn tn
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EX-SENATOR SPENCER.
Judge Wylie Dismisses the Charge of Con-
tempt.

tempt
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The discovery, be-
fore Judge Wylie's court, that bogus sub
p@na had been served upon ex-senator Spen-
Ger in the star-route case, bya person having
no authority, even if the subpoena had
been good, causes no surprise whatever to
those who watched theinsde workings OF the
trial. The court was disposed to deal very
severely with Spencer, but was forced to de-
eide that the paper served on him was of no
binding force
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The Lost Caben Nine Dis.overed

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. "A Billings special
to the Journal says: Jack Myer has redis-
covered the bed of the lost Caben mine, in
Montana, which is immensely rich. 1t is To-
Gated near the headwaters of the Big Horn
river This mine, which three old timers
discovered in early territorial times, two of
whom were murdered by Indians and the
Dther became insane could never be traced.
nee their discovery it had passed into ter
orial tradition. The lode is reported to be
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France Not Disposed to Negotiate.

LONDON, Dec 22.-France is reported as
not disposed to negotiate further with China
before the occupation of Bacninh.
The French government has telegraphed
Admiral Courbet to express to the troops
the satisfaction of France with their brave
conduct at Sontay
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Charged with Embezzlemeut.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 23.-Arthur J. Jennings,
married, book-keeper for VIM. p Howard &
Co., commission merchants, was arrested to-
day, charged with embezzling So, 900 from
his employers He was released on bond.
He says he can explain matters satisfacto-
rily,
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CLOTHING STORE.

That has already been seasonaby DONE and will be season.
ably done in the future, occasion may dictate
To innumerabe patrons whom it has been our
highest ambition their entire satisfaction whose &
the past duly recognized and appreciated and whose
continued goodwill and paraty shall be studious to de-
serve have the Christmas A d. 1885, the pleas
of sending in this way or the ninth time since the open
ING of the WHEN) a most cordial
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Reinforcements,

ToULoN, Dec. 23.-The French transport
Vinlong, with General Millot and staff
aboard has sailed for Tonquin. She will
take troops aboard at Algiers. The trans
port European sails for Tonquin tomorrow
with reinforcements
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A D1sHEARrENED COMMANDER.
Baker Pasha Conscious of His Inability to
Cope with El Mahdi.


LONDON Dec, 23.-Baker Pasha, before
leaving Cairo for Suakim, appealed to Sir
Evelyn Wood and Sir Evelyn Barring, the
British commander and British repre-
sentative, respectively, in Egypt, to give him
small force OF English volunteers to ac-
company his expedition. Sir Evelyn Barring
reported the application to the British gov
ernment which rejected it.
Baker Pasha says he has not the slightest
confidence in the fighting capacities of his
men, and unless force of Nubians or
Turks is put at his disposal he
must shut himself up in Suakim.
He holds the same opinion regarding
the fighting qualities of the Egyptians as
did Stone Pasha, who asked for525, 900 men to
undertake a successful campaign against El
Mahdi. Zebehr Pasha, who accompanies
Baker Pasha on his expedition, will assist in
the formation of the Nnbian contingent.
Colonel Sartorius reports to the govern
ment at Cairo that the country in the vicin-
lty of Suakim has been cleared OF insurgents.
The routes to Sincat, however, continue
closed. He doubts the truth of the rumor
that Sincat has been revictualed. Through
the aid of friendly chiefs he has opened COM
municaton with the sheiks of the revolving
tribes, The shieks ask, as the price of their
submission, pledges from the British govern
ment that their grievances against the Egyp-
tian government will be redressed. They
say they would oppose El Mahdi if the
pledges they ask for were given, together
with gifts of money.
Advices from Khartoum state that the
members of all the missions and other non
combatants who were there have left. They
have gone to Dongola or Berber. The garri-
son of Khartoum is in good health, and is
amply supplied with provisions
The English feet before Suakim has been
reinforced by the gunboats Phiiomel,
Sphynx and Dragon, making total avail
able naval force there of 1,0l6 men, with
British naval commander, has been instruct
ed to land his forces if Suakim should be at
tackled
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nies that England is willing to dispatch a
fleet to Alexandria or permit another power
to send an expedition to the Soudan.
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CHRISTMAS GREETING

sauaon with the expression Of most sincere wish
that they may and all, have "a merry Christmas and
enjoy many happy return of the benign anniversary Mean
while remain always heretofore the pubc obliged and
faithful servants,
OWEN. PIxLEY q 90.
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New YORK Dec. 23.-President Arthur ar
rived here early this morning from Philadel-
phia. He will probably return to Washing
ton to- o-mOrrOW.
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A GIFT to Premier Gladstone.

HAwARDEN, Dec. 22.-A deputation of Lib
eral workingmen, of Derby, to-day presented
Gladstone an address expressive OF the senti-
ments of the Derby Liberals toward the Pre-
mier The address was accompanied with a
Crown Derby service of porcelain. Receiving
the deputatiOn, Gladstone made an address,
He referred to the great progress accom-.
plished in recent years in the manufacture
of porcelain. He then referred to the extern
sion of suffrage, regarding which he said a
measure would ultimately, and he hoped
very soon, be presented to Parliament. He
had no fear of an enlargement of the suffrage,
as past experience had shown admission of
the people to the franchise gives more
strength to them, and such a law would con-
duce to greater union Of all classes among
themselves.
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"On Christmas Eve the bells are rung;
On Christmas Eve the songs are sung;
Power lays his rod Of rule aside,
And ceremony doffs his pride.
All hail with uncontrolled delight,
And general voice, the happy night,
That to the Cottage as the Grown,
Brought tidings Of salvation down."
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There time for all things. Christmas stands for
blessed ntermssion in the exacng and exhaustng employ
of Life and shall not ransgress the propretes Of
the Occasion by dwelling this time upon the Manifold At
fractions and Unequaed Bargains offered at the
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WHEN INDICATIO MS.

For Tennessee and the Ohio VaUyRaj, followed By colder,
clearing ueat1ey, moyeaser O"ds and rising barometer
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Egypt WIN Sol suppress the Rebellion.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-The Observers Cairo
dispatch says; THE British government is
explicitly informed that Egypt will not at
tempt to reconquer the Soudan nor permit
Turkey to make the attempt England
however, is willing that any other power
may do so at ESypt's request, providing the
Khedve iucurs no expense. England is
willing to send feet to Alexandria and as.
sst in the defense of strictly Egyptian terri
tory, if the same is threatened by El Mahdi"
Reuters Cairo correspondent, however, de-