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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

w-w YcGE. Dec 1.-THE opening Of the sock
msrket this IL orning was made at slightly higher
prices than those of last evening, the gains e1-
ter ding to % per cen.. and while the vo,ume Of
buziness was still very moderate, the same steady
purchasing power made itself felt, and prices
were slowly bnt lily pushed upward in the
early trading. As usual OF late. sptc'a! features
were lacking, AMI while there wa1 the same wide
distribution of the business DONE the bulk of the
trading was confined to less than dozen OF the
mora prominent shares. Late in the hour, how
ever, tho offarings Of stocks, brought out by tho
high prices increased snl corcsssions were made
al slong the line. though only in those shares
which have been advanced most during the last
two d.ys were they can ,picuous. Other move.
uents were insgnif; can't Ia sll cases ard the mar
Ike. at IL O'CLOCK WAS quiet and barely steady at
ab1C. opening fgures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

PERSONAL M. J. 2. WaIer, who has
been Oh shors v!eif 20 bis rais;i9e5 IN this
CITY, to DAY fetuyLsd 70 Atlanta.
Or. W. G. A5hhy aud his mo!hor ha7e re.
turned ftorn Paiiadeiphis
Raw. c. E. eni h;r5. WooGs7r. o; F'ank-
lin, are Visiting friends IL this c:v.
MI P n Brsd5hew aud Mise Bst,ie Mcr.
ray, daughter CT Mr Wa. Murray. were
married YESTERDAY e7eninc ct tae parsonage
OF the NJ E. Church Sou,a by Rev. My. Gar
son.
Mr.. II. NJ. Tiavars, Of New York, E
daughter {; the late Rsverdy Johnson, aid
sister of hits. Harry Dzi1cerde!6, offhIa
city, ws7 stricken ei.n pareiyais g. the
Mount Vernon Hotel ID Bsltimcse. yeHter.
day while Ia her 5oc1a. She vpe confined
to her bed, but wes considered ops c! dan-
ger last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

BA111lsoE1 Eeccmber IT Flour dull and
unchanaed. Wheat arm; No red tpot and Dec
1O4%; May 1Os.1o8A; steamer No 2 red Ola
a971a: Southern stesdy; utz 95s1O2 long.
berry 90 JOB. form easy: mixed spot and year
56hs569s; Jan 53a53E. Feb 52las52ss March
52A ssked South,rn steady; white snd yellow
51a56 Oats weak No white Western Al No
mixed do 80. Rye week ard lower; No 90
asked Hsy steady; cod to choice timothy S13a
Il. Provision stesCy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

n,a u.n your other resoln tions resolve to
W. W. o III kers Llaimen. 10 Gu: family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

T OsT-Missed from the yard 619 s. Lee street,
IL handsome HIND0O COCK, black with
white spots and heavy topknot. liberal reWs I'd
will be given if returned to the premises.
dec14 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

T Osr-On Monday last RED IRISH SET
Ii TER, six weeks old. A suitsble reward will
be paid fer his return TO 131 N Washington
etrnat dec1 6 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17
LOST.

r OST-Oo December 16, a BUNCH OF KEYS.
~ A suitable reward will be paid if returned 10
this Office dec17 35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17
DRY GOODS.
Appropriate Holiday Gifts,

For your greater comfort and
convenience, we suggest the hours
for shopping before l. in the morn
ing and after 5 in the evening.
The stores will be open every even
ing and brilliantly Illuminated by
electric lights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

ALEXANDRIA MARKEy. Dec. 17.-Tho market
is easy With little deing. Fr!ccs for Wheat arc
unchanged, but Corn is cent lower than yesteI.
days quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

NOR sAI.E[TWo.sToRY AND AT TIC, BAY.
L WINDOW BRICK DWELLING, 8 rooms aud
bath, situsted on 8. Washington street. Alexandria
Va price So, 800 terms 81, 500 c,sh, balsncn
ossy Apply to FRANCIS HUFTY, 1901
street p. W. Washington, D. G. dec14 St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

BALTIMORE Dec 17.--v'r.la:" eaasois =; do
1C..Cs So bid; 60 3B 69,7O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17

JSOR sALE-2 VERY DESIRABLE TWO.
{ STORY BAY-WISDOW 7.ROOM AND
BATH BRICK DWELLINGS, situate On g. Waeh-
i1gson street. Alexandr Va; price 81 400 each !;
terms, 81. 600 cssh on each. balance easy. Apply
to FEANCIS HUFTY, 1901 street, n. W. Wash
ington, D. c. dec14 ct
{IOR sALE-TWO TWO.sTORY FRAME
9 HOUSES on Q1eon street. Ale1spdris, Va !;
price $500; terms $500 caeh, talarcs stsume
building association claim. Apply to FRANCIS
HUFTY. 1901 street, n. W. Wa .hington, D. c.
dec17 St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-17
FOR SALE.

y1oR sALE-2 TWo-sToRY, GROOM AND
Z BATH FRAME HOUSES on N. Columbus ST.,
AIexandria, Va. price, 81, 800; terms, one-thiId
cash, balance $15 monthly. Apply to FRANC s
HUFTY, 1901 F street n. W. Washington, o. C..
doc14 st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
NO CANDIDATE YET SELECTED.

Malone. July 80 CspeciaD.-The Judicial Convention
was called 10 order to-day By Chairman Russell at
80 O'Clock. Captain Holland called the roll Of
counties all the delegates being present The twenty
nfrh ballot resulted follows: Badger = Cherltrco,
G. Kellogg G; Slower, A; TsppaIl, Ellis, Has
brouck 2 After taking fourteen more ballots with
10 choice on motion Of IL. q. Burelgh the convention
adjourned until p. IN. Kellogg and Cherltree com
bned their forces to-day aggregalng six votes those
Of Russell, Curtis, Keck Sisson, Mills and Ellis Stover
has six delegates that he depend upon and al Of
whom are favorable TO Tappan, but not to Kellogg
Tappan only has vote and seems unable get
any more. II the ST. Lawrence delegation would
unite slower and the man selected would Immediately
receive the nominations. All hopes of meeting
either Of these have vanished and they are now
looking for compromise candidate. Judge Russell
has declined the honor, and Louis Hasbrouck may
ultimately be the lucky man.
The convention met again at o'clock and fourteen
ballots were taken all resulting follows: Badger
:; Cherritree, o Kellogg, O; Slower. 7: Tappan, l.
Adjournment then taken TO 10 80 tomorrow
morning. Present indications point 10 Slower sure
with either Tappan Badger or Hasbrouck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
MASSACHUSETTS, DEMOCRATS.

Boston, July 3O.--A dispatch 20 " The Herald" from
Springfield Mass SAYS that secret meeting OF lead
ing Democratic politicians Of the western part OF the
state was held few DAYS ago. at which 1t was de-
cided that John W. Corcorn is not strong can
ddae for Lieutenant Governor as the party requires
next fall and that the second place on the state
ticket should 60 to Captain David Hill, Of Northamp
ton the old Democratic war horse Of Hampshire
County Elisha Burr Maynard's elevation to the SUI
perior Court having lost to the party its preferred
candidate for Attorney General the meeting voted that
Charles f. Hubbard. Mayor of Pittsheld and twice Dis
Attorney Of Iiampden and Berkshire counties,
'wonld be the best candidate for the place IT was
also decided that Springfield is entitled TO delegate
atlarge to the Democratic National Convention, and
as candidate for that honor Colonel VI. " b. Edgerly
was agreed upon.
Chairman Josiah Quincy, Of the state Democratic
Central COMMITTEE when asked today as 30 the pros
poets regarding the Democratic nomration for Lieu
cnant-GOvernor, said Il have doubt that the
general sentiment is overwhelmingly in favor Of the
renOm cation Of General COrcOran. All OF those with
whom have talked anxious that there should be
no changes in the first two places ON the ticket As
TO giving Western Massachusetts Of the delegates.
al large 20 the National Convention, have no doubt
that the Eastern Democrats will cheerfully concede
lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
HEBREW PERSEC UTION IN Russia.
STORIES TOLD BY IMMIGRANTS WHOLE
FAMILIES SENTENCED TO sIBERIA-TREAT-
NFNT OF HEBREW SOLDIERS


FAMILIES SENTENCED TO sIBERTA-TREAT-
MENT OF HEBREW SOLDIERS.
Boston. July 3o.-T7ie Russian Hebrews who arrived
on tile steamer NorSeman yesterday, many OF whom
were detained by the immigrant commissioners, have
pifu stories to tell of the credes perpetrated upon
them by the Russians. One lad, who refused TO give
his name for fear Of being apprehended and returned,
said that he from Slabotky The Hebrews OF his
town. lie SAYS were ordered TO vacate their houses and
take themselves away, matter where inside Of three
days. The much-harassed Gnd maddened Hebrews SET
fire to all their property and burned it, rather than
have 1t fall into the hands OF their enemies The Rus
SLAMS enraged at this set upon the refugees and mali
treated them by every in their power one man
was suspended by his wrists from telegraph post
where he hung for two hours.
All the families who had burned their houses vere
arrested and convicted and sentenced 10 Siberia Ia
young man and his father and brother were among the
victims, but, as they were being marched through tho
streets the narrator managed slip his hands through
his handouts and escape. He succeeded In reaching
a friend in another province, who gave him money to
come to America.
Others told narrowing stories of the general atoci'
ties pracsed upon the by the Russian soldley,
and Of the extremely unjust laws in force against the
Hebrews. Any Russian Christian, it was said, who
wishes to possess himself of the property of Hebrew
neighbor obtain it by paying Onetenth of It's value
TO the Mayor Government representative, who VII
thereupon give him authority TO expel the Hebrew
owner and install himself proprietor. II IS quo
an ordinary occurrence for Hebrews houses 10 10
burned over their heads, Hebrew TO be stoned On
the streets, and It has become common saving "a
parts Of Russia, 4" Kill Hebrew and pay 20 roubs'
No other punishment is ever inflicted for the mqc9
OF a Hebrew, and even this fine IS seldom lmp0sed
The Hebrews In the Russian army are 10 IS said COM
PEELED to the greatest drudgery and the most 90
Grading work one Of the immigrants said that tho
day before he left Hebrew soldiers In the RUSSIAN
Army, among them son Of the narrator, wanted 20
rebel because their families were matreated by tbe
Russian soldiers The Hebrew soldiers were al placed
under arrest and TO purchase his sons release, uA
Immigrant sold his house and all his furniture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31

o., ,hcre is no business reason for building more
ships unless there are more felghs. or less tonnage Is
cmployed In that particular trade - -.
ggTSis company has in its feet i've steam team
ships which fulfil the Requirements i eodTncerned
Iroo Of the steamships the Finance, 900 tons tne
Advance 1900 tons, and the Alliance 32VO lo nss
pbps The seguranca ard the vianca probably
cover fourteen knots but they large for third-cS
Edward G. Bliss, of the Red Line. said Our COIN
pany is contemplating inc BUILDING OF sno'er make sny
definite statement We have three months as. XS' no;
G1T Ss so s@t Es have
II. X. Thurber the former president OF the the
new law Of the most important passed IN Teoc "a
years and thinks that If IS Judclousy handled anu mn
s5Dpns has IN to s %CnGcrs 70 in
we'll in improving the trade With sonth AneriTtn TO-
time GS as = made IN the proposal for carrying malls to
Brazil. where the time IS limited 10 eighteen days
the steamship companies are not hampersd BY such
a stipulation, the law will have the good effect IN
tended. otherwise. he says, 1t will fail in its AIM
III wonld build up our American steamship lines
wonderfully GIVE rs good iar ma eCIrSc
service would be In condition to give trmontny
trips and within few years could TnSsb ef pt or
German ship that is now getting the benefit Of the
trade The Brazilian trade and the P0 oSdera t?G
need their rubber sugar and coffee; they need our
-four, oil, lard. preserves and everything else VIC can
SEND" r.
II was a master stroke Of policy when James 6
Blaine made the reciprocity treaty with Brazil ,
think reciprocity with that country IS worth moro INN
that with all Others As consequence OF the Brazln
treaty Spain had to make with u.s. or lose It's hold
ON our sugar markets. II would not take long ,tor
Draz 10 increase It's output Of sugar so as 10 interer
very seriously with the Cuban trade and the prontaDe
treaty with Spain followed the Brazilian treaty as
matter of course, .t rL 4o
But we must have fair mail contracts. The true
policy Is not 50 much increased speed as an increased
number Of ports Of call and lengthenlng the required
time for passage that freight cod be sent az te
rate n 10 IL TO 10 knots. Time down there IS not
the main consideration. Economy OF freight IS the
prime factor. 1t would do great good 70 get mai
down there In eighteen days. All important business
Is now transacted BY telegraph Mail business IS ar
ranged with margin Of time and not much Wtllu De
gained by faster mails, as IL only makes dhiee9co
of few DAYS at best. But II Is impossible to send
ship down there any certain schedule OF uHe.
The harbors are difficult to enter and many can DC
entered only on the food tide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
EX-SENATOR SPOONER'S PREDICTION.
HE THINKS THAT PRESIDENT HARRISON WILL BE
RENoMINATED.


Chicago, July 80 (speclal.-"My guess is not any
better than ones else. but am Of the opinion that
President Harrison will be renomnated by the Repni
lican National Convention" said ex-senator John c.
Spooner, Of Wisconsin to-day. ! know there is a
great deal Of talk about Mr. Blaine. and have read
that he is the choice Of many Republicans but that
does not affect or change my belief that President
Harrison will be renominated am aware too, that
the prevailing sentiment in the National Committee is
said to be in favor of Mr. Blaine and that the majority
Of the committee said TO be DESTROYS Of his being the
head Of the ticket What if they arol The National
Committee does not nominate the President That is
doDe by the delegates Of the people and believe the
people want Mr. Harrison. When President Harr
sons strength develops, there will not be many
anxious to oppose IT,"
"Wil the Election bill be revived, as to be made
an issue in the campaign7"
"There is no necessity for reviving II. u is an
Issue now. The Republican party is committed to the
principles Of the Election lii. The majority Of the
people Of this country honestly in favor of free
fair ballot. South "a well North and the Election
bill Is the legal ssiOn of that desire The plat
form adopted BY the convention can make this dec.
Iaratlon and bring tho principle into the issues OF
the campaign without calling the bill up In Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
THE INDIANA PEOPLES PARTY

Indianapolis, July 80 (SDeciaD.-The Peoples party
of Indiana, composed Of political remnants was reor-
gained to-day by about hundred men from different
parts Of the state II is composed Of farmers Green
hackers advocates of service pensions and Prohibitions
lists. 1t is their purpose TO nominate State ticket
year. and they will also try 10 get control Of the
Legislature. They relying chiefly on the support
that may be drawn from the farmers The leaders are
who have been Identified conspicuously with the
unsuccessful new parties organized In the last fifteen
or twenty years. general committee composed OF
three repcsen tavcs OF each comfy wg chosen today
This general COMMITTEES will elect he State comn,ttec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
PASSENGER AGENTS MEET AT CAPE MAY.

Cape May, n. j., July 30-The regular weekly meet
ing OF the general passenger agents committee Oh the
Trunk Limo Association convened here this morning.
All the lines of the association were represented d.
rcctly by their passenger agents or by proxy. The
entire mornings session Of the committee was taken
up in tho discussion Of special passenger rates. About
twenty-five cases of excursions were acted upon tue
most important of which was the fixing OF rate 10
the proposed National Grand Army Encampment at
Washington next year The committee decided to
authorize upon lines it represents onefare rate to
tho encampment.
At the afternoon session the committee decided TO
authorize tourists rates to the Pacific Coast ana 10
issue exchanges on Chicago, Cincinnati and 81 Louis
instead OF by the Mississippi gateway as heretofore
The committee also decided in future to accept half
rates from Western railroads for disabled veterans OF
National Homes The committee adjourned subject
to the call Of the chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
GOVERNOR HILL AND "BOSS' MCLAUGHLIN.
IT IS SUPPOSED THAT THEY HAD CONFERENCE
HERE YESTERDAY.

HERE YESTERDAY.
The state flag foated from the flagstaff OF the Hotel
Normandie Yesterday I'm acknowledgment OF Governor
HIPS presence as a guest at General Earles hotel
The Governor came TO the city from his inspecuOh
OF the manOeuvres OF the Naval Reserves at fisher
Island on Wednesday evening. After breakfast he re-
ceved some callers and then paid visit to the
Equitable Building, where it is understood he met
Hugh Mclaughlin the Kings County Boss ana
Mayor Chaplin, of Brooklyn. After the conference
the Governor returned to the Normandic stopping by
the way at the Hoffman House. where he met several
Tammany leaders.
Tie results of the Governors conference Win NC
Laughlin and Chaplin not made public, but the
opinion Is growing rapidly that Mr. Hill has dehnltey
declared himself candidate for reelection, ana that
il Is settled that both the Tammany and Kings County
delegations shall 1op to him at the proper
moment. Not only HIPS own supporter, but the
opposition TO him. In the Democratic party, are becom-
ing convinced that the Governor has determined 70
run his chances for the third term. Colonel Lamont
is quoted as saying yesterday that he is satisfied that
Hill means b take the party nomination again f0r
Governor and to have expressed his fears that, shouu
he fail of election his defeat will be laid at the door OF
Clcveland's friends. -. r.. w.
maDdie by -thc-Sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
COMMUNICATING MAJOR Mckinley.

Tie regular weekly meeting Of the Mckinley Kepu5-
Ican Club Of the XIth Assembly District held last
night at No. 107 West Thirty fourthSt. Resolutions
complmentng Major Mckinney were passed and elicit
ed cuio.lstc speeches from several Of the members.
committee OF FIVE including the president md secretary
was appointed 10 present to the regular district com
mites request that inspectors Of election or other
officers should at the polls on election day eX-
cept those who live In the XIth Assembly District.
II was also decided TO appoint committee Of twelve,
.Ix of whom should be cooed voters, to instruct the
voters in the district how 10 fold their ballots and how
f. cast them In tho proper form according TO the new
Ballot law. job F. Hedges was present and in short
speech urged upon the members present the necessity
OF bringing in recruits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

THEATRICAL MANAGERS AND THE RAILROADS.
Chicago July 80 Especially" The Evening Journal
SAYS: "Te managers Of theatrical companies are talk
ing seriously of forming combination AGAINST the
railroad companies especially those tied up In Dino
pools and thus get even with them for the manner ID
which they now treat this class Of patrons. Because
OF the fact that certain privileges which once made 1t
possible for travelling troupes 10 something out
Of their earnings have been withdrawn, and they are
now forced to pay full tariff rates both for fares ana
for excess of baggage the managers feel that they are
being imposed upon. Therefore they think, by COM
Inning and all agreeing to use enc line between New
York and Chicago Chicago and ST. Paul, etc.. the others
will very soon bc willing to thaw out and make terms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
SENATOR oUAY'S RESIGNATION.
HE GIVES HIS REASONS FOR WITHDRAWING
FROM THE SAI1ONAL COMMITTEE.


Philadelphia, july Ex-senator Quay arrived in this
city this evening from Washington. lie Is staying at
the Continental Hotel and after his arrival he
was bcseged by numerous callers. The Senator was
in excellent humor and in interview spoke freely
Of his resignation from the Republican National Com
mlttce. said he
al was mainly DESTROYS of relnqushng the char-
manship and in order TO do that IL was necessary
that should withdraw entirely from the committee.
had previously made several attempts TO resign: |
1rst made M my mind 10 withdraw on the Saturday
night following the Presidential election OF 1855 l
was persuaded not TO carry out my purpose at that
time. In March, $780, while in Florida, wrote Mr.
Clarkson asking him to call the committee together
10 consider my resignation. shortly after this TIC
attacks began on ME. and Of course could not resign
under fire Recently concluded that the time had
arrived when / could properly sever my connection
with the committee, and l did So
The senator Will leave for his home at Beaver,
Penn, tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
A REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

Clninnatl, July 3O.-The regular Republican County
Convention was held here to-day AT Central Turner
Hall. About 1900 delegates were present. J. b.
Cromwell chosen permanent chairman, and made
speech instructins The delegates rs to their duty.
The work Of nominating a ticket was then begun.
several of the nominations made by the Union Vet
esans' Convention yesterday were ratified by the con
vention to-day, but in the majority Of today's
ercncn 10 the choice OF the c. A. r. men Yesterday.
The platform adopted at ~. last state Republican Con.
venton was also adopted by the County Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
VIEW FORM OF OCEAN BILLS Of 1ADIyc.

A meeting Of leading bankers of this city was held
at the Office OF Barring, Magoun Co. yesterday 20
hear the reports OF the Liverpool Cotton Conference in
which new form of bills of ladlng was recon-.
mended. II was decided 10 issue circular stating
that New-York bankers would issue bills of export
on cotton. providing they approved by the Liver
pool Cotton Conference and had bills OF lading at
tached
Among the firms represented at the meeting were
Lazsrd Freres, Brown Brothers Co.. j. ". seligman
Co., John Patton d Co.. the Bank Of Montreal the
British Bank Of North America and many ~ the pro.
inent commercial houses OF the CITY
IL 10 thought that the new plan Of Issuing bills Of
lading Will afford partial relief from further gold cx
ports.