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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
MINOR OFFICES IN THE HOUSE.
Scores OF Applicants BesIeging the Appoint.
Ing Powers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Snow that tho elective
Offices OF tho House have been filed, and
Speaker Crisp. Clerk Kerr. sergeant-at-Arms
Yoder Doorkeepcr Turner. and Postmas-
ter Dalton are duly installed. tho usual
lively scramble for the subordinate places
has begun. and al the new functionaries are
bescged and importuned for share of the
political patronage at their disposal.
Aside from clerks and messengers to
committees. who are appointed by the
respective Chairmen. there are 100 Offices
Immediately in the gift OF the doorkecper.
nity-hve In TINT OF tho Clerk OF tho House.
nineteen under the Postmaster. fifteen In tho
engineers department. eleven under the
Speaker. and seven under the sergeant.at-
arms.
The best paying places In tho lot are those Of
chief clerk. the highest subordinate under tho
Clerk OF the House. and two reading clerks
and journal clerk. each OF whom receive
$4,000 year.
In addition to this the journal clerk gets
per1uisites averaging 81 500 year. The tally
clerk receives $1,000. as does tho cashier In
the ScrGrant-nt-Arms's Office. The printing
md bill clerk and the dlsbursing clerk eacl, get
s35gg9: the alc clerk and the enrolling clerk.
saS s " s%sh rs Ss5 & the aspa ss''ts sr
SSisn"rains Clerk asss,ant esroins St eierh.
clerk. index clcl k. House librarian. supcrin-
tendent Of the clerk : document room and Of
the doorkecprrs document room, assistant
superintendcnts, department messenger. as
sistunt postmaster. and Superintendent Of the
folding room. each receive $1,000.
There are two stcnogranhers to committees
at - 900 each appointed by the Speaker. In
addition to the regular reporters Of debate. who
gct 50 900 but heir places are hard ~ and AS
In the case Of the official reporters few changes
are ever made, and these only for cause The
present incunhents arc young men: who were
appointed by Speaker Carlisle and were not
disturbed by Speaker Reed.
Henry il. smith, fpmillarly known as "Har-
~. is the. present journal clerk. He poets
t9staY. although the place y much ,desirsdby
successful cand date for Clerk Of the House.
who served as clerk to the Speakers table un-
der Speaker Carlisle In the Forty-ninth and
Fiitieth Congresses. aud also BY Lee Chalmers
q Tennessee. formerly special agent OF the
Department II Justice.
Thomas ;. Petit OF Kentucky, rcnding clerk
under tn" last Democratic regime. Is Tack II
claim his old place. but candidates Tor the
'"urun;on nincU nave not Yet shown tnrnI-
sc.Ers In any ruG siderable numbers. the ,rcii-
liar qualifications uf Voice and training ron
derns Y difficult to get satisfactory men to
occupy these places.
Maori. o. rowles Of Missouri Is striving to
secure his old-time place as Chief Clerk. an
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Little Prairie Fire on the Harlem.

A mimic prairie IRE burned luridly along the
shore OF the Harlem River one night last week.
1t YVES one OF those broad reaches OF low
ground between the tracks OF the New York
Central and the waters edge. There were
several acres in this particular reach and It
was covered with tall grass which was now
brown and DRY.
Sparks from locomotive started the FIRE.
which quickly spread across one end Of the
In II long flrcy limo westward, Tho night was
Very dark. and rs q train slowed down and
s'nplmd opposite IN" IRE. It was easy for tho
awaiting the ,rrprJsch Of u great fire. Tie
iiainas rose three or four feet. black smoke
cracked 4nd roared mcrIily all along the long
irregular Hue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. S.-Willlam ]. Thomp-
son. "Duko OF Gloucester" and President OF
the South Jersey Jockey Club was tried to-day
before the Camden Criminal Court on the
charge OF keeping disordery house in main
tanning race track.
Tho trial occupied both sessions OF the court
and was not concluded on the adjournment.
All the evidence was submitted and counsel
argued the case, butJudge Hugg. who presided.
has to charge tho case tomorrow. The prin-
cipal Witnesses against Thompson were the
Church Gnu and tho Rev. D. j. b draw. members Of
the Law and Order Society. They testified to
selling carried, on. and many disor-
derIy scenes. They were corroborated by
number OF prominent citizens Of Camden and
Gloucester testified to visiting the truck and
not seeing any more disorder than would be
warranted by the large crowds. Several witt
nesses stated that there was not as much
noiso or disorder as would occur ut many
camp meetings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
The A,p.. De,t. Phi, Club Election.

At the annual meeting OF the Alpha Delta
Phi Club last evening the following governors
wcro elected to serve for three years; Collin
Armstrong Robert T. Morris. Robert s. Rudd.
and Nelson q. Spencer.
DR.. Charles T. Quimby was also elected to
All vacancy. The new Board organized
by electing Joseph ii. Choate Pres
tdent: Judge Edward. Paterson. Vice.
President; Bcninmin W. !, Frankln. Seq
ond Nico-presillcnt: Alfred J.. Mnpicrre.
secretary and Nel.on =. Spencer. tretsurer
year, The Executive Committee appointed
consists Of Arthur j; Graves. Chairman; Chas.
Robert T. Norris. and Alfred l. Municne.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Labor and Wages.

A strike was ordered yesterday on the new
school building ut Forty-siXth street, between
Second and Third avenues becaus IL Is alleged
Contractor Mocs!ein. who is doing thc work, Is
using ornamental iron work made by II firm
which employs non-union men. Eishtyilr"
men are out. Strikes are to be ordered on all
other buildings where this non-union iron
work Is used
The mlltsters in the mailing house Of Alden
brand Scitn. North sixth and seventh streets
MISUNDERSTANDING on strike YESTERDAY fnIin
advance OF wages from Si3 I" So w"ch'
overtime. and the abolition Of rule wlnrl!
compels them to leave 50 II week until ia" end
OF the season as u guarantee Of their rcitalh-
ing at work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
A Watch for y Compass.
IrDra the Loafon E1eki.


Some time ago It was pointed out in weekly paper
that due south could always be found by the aid of
watch and the fact was regarded interesting
discovery. II was. however. MAIDS known that the
81 fact" was by means new. and. indeed formed an
item in the subjects touched IN army exsninatio
Last week the fact" 10 again brought forward In
Irr ~ thing not generally known. and believe
this II correct-sa knowledge OF the fact-we pro-
lIce the rs follows Point the hour hand
direct to the then south viii be at the half distance
bst ween the hour hand and MI Thus II the hour
hand be At w. due south will be in the direction
GATED by and the sun WILL Of course b. At due west
Some ys.ts ago Mr.. John Dunsn Lee, when he was
Or the New Thames Yacht Club made u.e
OF this knowledge aud set ont watch rs &C mpass
the points being outside g. hour numerals: hut use
II the sun must DO visible. or due south known.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
lark, FROM THE TONES!
Opinions or Massachusetts Lugwunps on
Mr.. AnIs's Defeat.


Mr.. AnIs's Defeat.
BosroN. Dec. s-Boston Mugwumps are in
the depths OF despair over the defeat Of Mr..
Mills, but they are trying to make the best OF
the situation by declaring that Mr.. Crisp is.
after all. a tariff rcformcr, though they admit
that his views arc not quite SO pronounced rs
they would like. The Mugwump policy in the
present Congress and in tho Presidential fight
Is outlined by the leaders in the following fn-
terviews. Mr.. Josiah Quincy. who Is virtually
tho Democratic party OF Massachusetts. aftor
EXPRESSING his regret at Mr.. Mills's defeat
said:
Mr.. Crisp has, think. been unfortunate in
some OF the support which he has received.
but his emphatic declaration that his electlon
means no step backward In tarin reform
should be reassurins. l trust that Mr.. crisp
will BIO found as friendly to tho idea OF free
raw material as Dir. Mills has already shown
himself to be. and that. now that he Is elected.
his policy in dealing with the silver question
the policy OF Mr.. Mills would have been.
Mayor Matthews thus maps out the Mug
~aPn he'd hoped to sc see Mr. Mills
IN GGnsiTssis Tas
nos h%nSdn that that MAJORITY Under tho
leadership. OF Mr.: Crisp. will be backward in
pressing the low tAIin c4use. thSS ~ "a
recent rer% '' letter 10 q New FORK newsparer:
namely placing raw material on the free list
and constructing tariff on finished manu-
facturers' products for Tevenue only; IS
p ps the nts ssssnelss tho nxa
party in this section OF the country. and Is
likely. as far as the action OF tho lower House
OF Congress Is eoncsI!ned. 70 pe caraleG ouL "A
pressed PREF I through the House Of Rsprssentatvss
early in the year. This Is understood TO be
Mr. MiIlss idea, and.he undoubtedly. received
the support Of the members OF the New Eng
land delegations for the reason sS thas ne Waf
should hope that this policy would be en-
ecuted Just tho same.
The Hon. i. A. Collins thus expressed his
"The Democrats have selected a capable
Speaker. Mr. Crisp Is ut least as we'll e1uiDped
as any Of his rivals for service IN that dimcut
place. The contest is over. and it will not take
long to convince those who most sharply OPP
posed his election that he ia az maa no
an aOle.- cool. dignitied. and safe man. ! hope
come Of our hot friends have cooled on: The
country never was In danger during this con-
test. It was and is absurd TO doubt Mr.. Crisp's
is just as sound as every other Democrat: no
more. no less: l look for the early passage OF
u bill by the House. not to thoroughly revise
the tariH-for that Is a great work but bill
to put raw material on the free re- list, .h ot,vo
spirits OF tho Massachusetts Mugwump Club.
says that while he regards tho result ms a set
back for the cause Of tariff reform. he fully be-
lieves that the cause will continue 70 make
GGTsp, he SAID i'd Us thai crisp IS moro
moderate reformer than Mills, but he is dis
tinctly upon the tariff reform side"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
THE MAIBRICK INSURANCE.
II will Go 10 the Executors or the Murdered
Merchant,

LONDON. Dec. S-The Court OF Appeal has
handed down decision in the matter Of the
Maybrick insurance case. Tho brothers Of
Mr.. Maybrick sought to recover on policy for
$1,000 issued by tho Mutual Reserve Fund
Life Insurance Company on tho life Of the de-
ceased man. Mr.. Maybrick made over this
policy to his wife. and she in turn made It over
to her lawyer. Mr.. CieayeT. to cover the costs
Of defending her against the charge Of murder.
policy. and action was brought II com pci it to
do SO BY the brothers of Mr.. MAVERICK, who
were the executors OF his estate. The Master
insurance company must pay the amount Of
insurance to the executors OF Mr.. Maybrick.
tSem and not "e 70 the WIGS Tbo
money must be paid to the deceased man e ex-
ecutors. who must first Ray the creditors OF tho
dren: Tho wifc's assignee. owing to her crime.
could receive nothing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
THE TWO M.fHDIS.
One or Them Is Little Heard Of but Is a
Great Power In Africa.


Major Wlngatc who for years has been chief
OF the Egyptian Intelligence Bureau. and has
had an opportunity to collect much informa-
ton about the Egyptian Soudan. says 1t should
always be remembered that there are two
3Iahdis in the field. Ono is the famous Moham-
med Els Senoussl. who has such wonderful in
fiuence over tho fenatical tribes OF the Sahara
and Central Soudan. Mohammed Is Senoussi
Is about 40 years OF age. and Is said
to be very affable and Intelligent man.
He is q vertitaole yelled prophet, for
he always wears n cloud OF fine muslin
over his head. and his followers never
gaze upon his features. He breaches that tho
Mahdi of Khartoum Is IL terrible impostor. and
that Mohammedanism as practised in Turkey
and most Oriental countries Is far from the
true faith that Nohammed taught. He claims
to have restored the religion Of Islam to its
on Il Is TO sds ns Mal whoss
BY the sunni sect Of nohammed ans. His In
nuence ms extended nearly as far south In
The other Mahdl. who wrested the, eaua.o-
Ta ppg n on a II @ m h. wns
defeated Hicks Pasha and put Gordon to
death. There are various stories told as to tho
some time that no had died Of smallpox.
Ma!9r MGingats says hoTeyet that no was
had wr0nged. There Is no doubt" says
Major Wingate. that until he was ruined by
un6ridled sensualty this man had the strong
est head and tho clearest vision OF any one in
the 100000 square miles OF which no had
lie was succeeded by his Khallfa, BaHgnra
Egyptian Souian. Signs are multiplying.
hESi , that hts reign y coming to an end.
amy. and would gladly welcome any t settled
despot OF the worst Oriental type. His most
trusted followers are employed In finding out
Whenever the Khaifa hears OF one her hus-
band Is secretly advised to divorce her and she
husband objects no IL executed No man Is
allowed to look ON the KhalifR' u face Anyone
ard when tho holy man mounts the pulpit In
t tho great mosque the congregation must bend
ground; Recently hs is said to have received
fakub. as his SUCCESSOR Yakub. at present
commander in-chlefo Of the army is described
as a short man. ptted with smallpox, not
much Of a warrior. but celebrated for cunning"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Read the Bible Through 100 Tine..

EARLvII.LE. Pa. Dec. Slew Herbein. rich
Pennsylvania Dutch farmer. who died near
this place recently. had done practically moth.
ing for the past twenty years but read the
Bible from beginning to end Systematically.
his task being to read i five times 9 year. He
had read the book entire exactly 100 times ut
the time OF his death. and the New Testament
separately siXty.three times. This latter task
he accomplished during the last two years OF
his life. Another rich farmer. John Guirich OF
Annville. who died few years ago. started in
with the intention OF reading the Bible through
fifty times before he died. He had read it
forty -four times ut the time of his death.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
The Old City Hall Fire Bell

1t is little more than thirty years ago that
q big fire bell, weighing about ten tons. was
supported by tower on the roof Of the City
Hall. 1t had deep. sonorous clanR that was
startling. and could DO heard throughout the
city on clear night. For many years it was
cracked. When the City Hall was aiire in tho
great celebration ut the laying Of the first At
lantic cable. the supports OF the great bell wero
and for n time It did service on u temporary
tower in tho City Hall Park. 1t rang not only
and yP VI. When tho Judges Of the Supreme
Court com planned of it US a nuisance 1t was
sold for old metal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

CHICAGO. Dec. s. - Tho Union Stock Yards
managers have decided to erect horse tarn
which will excel anything of tho kind IN TIE
country. II will be- erected close to thD u,i
Dexter Park grounds. will bc IOuN25n fc,t.HLi
will have u track thirtyry" feet wide ~.
circlins the building. the bed being q art Il
will 10 lighted ly electricity aHd heated V
steam. The building is part uf Il nlan g. ma 4"
Chicago u Formidable rival Of New York Tor tie
sale OF thoroughbred horses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Collarsaad cus. VIII Wed ON Mare. 10.

LONDON. Dec. Sat the desire OF the Queen
the wedding OF Princess Victoria Mary OF Teck
and the Duke OF Clarence and Avondnla Is be-
ing arranged for March 10, the twenty-eighth
anniversary Of the wedding OF the Prince and
as II & Gss Te cRaSsIs Will E ss
Queen has invited the Duke and the Princess
TO visit Windsor ON Thursday next.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. s-Judge Arhcson fled
an opinion In the United States Circuit CoIn
this morning, granting new trial in tho las
hat training case in which the Government
WAS victorious, The new trial was granted
morning newspapers. most OF them despaschas
from Washington. which. II wa- hrld. lrrr.d'
cd the chance of u fair trial. and were ralcd'
lntod to prejudice the minds Of the lnry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
.INTOLERABlE' ECZEMA.
Two Boys Seriously Affected. Doctors
and All Remedies Fail.
Cured by Cuticura.

Two Of my boys were seriously, affected with
eczema, so that Il was intolerable to bear.
had tried all remedies by physicians. who
failed TO relieve US: but N 2ne month tTGm nc
we were all well. Ono Of my boys had 1t about
Ave months would recommend thom to all
pe CALEB XBER. Vienna. Warren Co., Nj
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
BIG Fro In ~. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. "a FIRE started in
MoskatelnlSs street this evening and Is stili
burning furiously. Several chemical ware
houses have been destroyed. The whole city
fire brigade is lighting the flames and has sue
cceded In stopping their progress. but the ilra
Is likely TO burn for several hours yet. The
adjacent streets are flooded with water and the
air ~ !llei with chemical fumes aud n dense
smoke: Crowds Of people Rrc Watching tEe
fire. No fatalities are reported.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Note. Of Foreign Happeu,ne..

King George Of Greece is suffering from an
attack OF chicken poS.
Tho Pope has anticipated Frances warning
disavow the present action Of the French
Bishops in the affair Of the Archbishop OF AK.
An Associated Press correspondent in France
has been 70, interviewing merchants n VARIOUS
Worlds Fair. As u rule they say they will not
participate. as they see no advantage in en-
hibiting their goods in u country whose tariff
kills their trade
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
EuEiand's Extremity In IreIsuds Oppor-
tuuity."

tnt amfie capital md large business have enabled =
!" lhE" ""Ni uiagr II the uNrTruicton sn cA,h ~
i'itNre "ih 'H.pcts this tan aud Ne urrc,'i'"' ~
ri6uhiLc'uirr re- !ting tt,rirrL ". h.ie
sLy.i ,.s.Iau % 1rel paIIicar't urgro Nd c",'
treh IN u@s'ry hfurat..ie or F-r: II dihg beds Upk
chamhsr snits. aud noguvtte and tapestry brd'sel,
tAtnsts FROM the large auction sale. Lack Of yooin
conpsls VS. 10 force the ras az these goods tgsh
credit y. u; cowPerthwAlt Co.. iyJ " soS rark
row. N i,-4iR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
The Uprising In M..ch uria a. a, End.

SHANGHAI. Dec. a-Advices from Pekin say
that the rebels are in full flight, and that Man.
churia is entirely controlled by the imperial
troops, 1t Is expected that the fugitive Mon.
probably be welcomed by the Russian Govern
ment. which is using every effort to strengthen
its frontier against the Chinese. The Man
darins who welcomed the rebels at Tayou and
Sanchi arc to DO severely punished.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
ANNOYING Eczema

A gentleman In the house Mr.. Thos Carterl
had what was called letter or. salt rheum on
his hand. and IL began spreading and annoy
your CUTICuRA REMEDIES and they, en-
tjrely cured him. so he has never had anything
wrote that he thinks it the best cure for skin
diseases Mrs. VAN WICKLE
So2 Atlantic Nv. Brooklyn. n. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
The President Of Switzerland Resigns.

BERSE. Dec. 8.-Dr. Wclti. President OF Swift
zerland. has resigned. owing to the plebiscite
taken few days nGo. which resulted In q ma
jority OF the electors voting against the Coy
way The President is also Chief OF the Rail
WAY Oepartment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

rpe :" Southwestern Limited', Of tho New York Cen.
trial affords travel 10 Cincinnati aud ST.
LOUIS unsurpassed faci!iies --AdA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Aggrayating Eczema

Having had On aggravated case OF eczema on
ankle and knee Of two years. standing was
induced to try your CUTICURA REMEDIES:
with confidence recommend them 70 othery
similarly afflicted. CARTER.
4O4 East 1881 St. New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Where Yesterday. Fire. Were.

=. M-l2:o5 47o Sixth avenue. Major r. Ppole no
damage; $3.50. 100 Mott street. Mrs Hilbert. damage
slight 49, 313 East seventyhfth street. damage $780,
500 60 Mulberry street. Gennsro Petshareo. damage
$50; $40 81 Macdousal street Joseph Goyinie 7;l5
pier foot Of East FOrysiNth street, damage slight;
t;lO. 5SI second avenue, owned by James Coogan,
damage 81 900; II lb. 200 Enst Ninety street.
David Uppenheimer. damage 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

Tho New England Society nominated these Officers
last night: pr-sident Daniel u. Rollins: First Vice
President, Elhu Root; Second vice'fresident c. c.
BeAmAu,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
WHY Suffer. One Moment

From torturing and disnguring skin diseases.
when a single application OF the CUTICuRA
REMEDIES will. in the great majority of
izing of itching. burning. scaly. crusted,
pimply. and blotchy skin. scalp. and blood
diseases. with loss Of hair. and point to u
Sold everywhere. Price, CgTICURA, 5OS.:
VENT, 81. Prepared ~ the POTTER DRUG
AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. boston.
az Send for "IIow to Cure Skin Diseases.
TIN akin cured by curICCRA SOAP.
q HOW NY SIDE ACHES!
RGA Aching sides and Back. Hip, Kidney and
kIN Uterine Pains and Rheumatism felleved IN
~ 0ae mluute by the (ulieur0 Antl.P a1n
N:A Plaster. The hrst and only instantaneous
- ID painkillinE plaster.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Nonotuck SiIkCo.
% and Is Greene Street, New York.

sole manufacturer Of FLoRkSclsILK Mir EMS and
SILK UsDkRwkAK for both Ladies' and Gentlemen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

For WAK!ng, Riding,
or Driving In cold wea.
Their, no covering yet
devised for the hand
equals these desirable
goods for Com fort or
Elegance. They arc
Double-Kpit through
out; are extremely
Son and Elastic, and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09
Gents
Florence
Silk
IVIittens.

take but little room in the pocket when not In
use. As y Holiday Gin they are useful and
acceptable. CoIors Black and Seal Brown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-09

Services Held In the Church OF the Made.
nne-Taklng tho body to Madrid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

WANTED, A YOUNG MAN TO
w keep stock. Apply at once 20
THALHIMEk BROTHERS,
~, oO.gts Fifth and Hroad streets,