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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
HE Ms. OF DON GIOVANNI.
From The london Daily News.

Prom The LOlUOn DlIIY NcWs.
Nine VlariOt Garcia who has already by VIII
bequcathed AOzart's manuscript Of the opcra OF Don
Giovanni to the Paris Conservaoire. lately resolved
To expedite the gift, and yesterday the precious score
was handed TO VI. Ambrose Thomas and was dult
placed In the COnseryatolre Library The authoftl2s
OF the British Museum once. we believe" had chance
of securing this valuable document. which Is In Mo
zars handwriting throughout but II ultimately passed
into the possession OF the once famous prma donna.
whose collection Of autographs likewise includes Men
deissohn's Psalm xiii. O cantata by sebastian Bach.
and other treasures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
A NEW CLUB IL a NEW DISTRICT.

The United Republican Club Of the XXlNth Al
scmlly District has been organized In that new d.
,at with seventy five members. Following are the
oncer.: Joseph r. Belts. president: William Hunt
vice precedent: Alfred J. Cooper. recording secretary
BENJAMIN Newman. corresponding secretary; H. ".
Iuler financial secretary; Edward Bdizinsky, ued,
,;r.r. Mr. ShumIn sergeant at arms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
TIE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN.

Washington. July 25.-Dy Instructions OF the ES-
ocutive Committee Of the Republican National Con
grcssiona Committee. senator Higgins. chairman %
day appointed the following subcommittee. who III
conjunction with the chairman. win manage the com
Ing campaign so far as the Confessional contests atc
Concerned John A. Caldwell. Of Ohio Binger A. Her
man. OF Oregon John G. Houk. Of TENNESSEE H. T.
Chatham, Of North Carona. Any two Of TINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

committee Of five viii constitute quorum TO do
business. The subcommittee will have its Offices
With the National Committee SeveDteenth1gt
near the War Department. this city. Nearly all the
f;ankabc literature Will be prepared and sent out
ram OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES IN KINGS COUNTY.

The Republican representation In the nominating
conventions OF the party this fall win be based up)n
the vote cast for j. sloat Fassctt for Governor last
fail. Tie table Of votes allotted 10 each ward has
Just been made up ~ Secretary Tredwen, Of the Gen
era Committee The recent changes Of ward boun-
diaries AFFECT il somewhat The comparative figures
OF Int renr ard tn. az. given heroMith:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
COTTON MARKETS-BY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool, July -, y. m-Cotton-Futures closed
quiet but stedy American middlin2 mldd;ng elsa
July delivery, j5-0id, uyer July and August de-
livery 3 61e+d, buyers August and september
delivery 55tA d3 50otd September delivery, IS 3D.
byers Septemb Dor and October delivery, $500, buyers
october and November delivery, 6loid, sellers No:
vember and December delivery, I'd sellers December and
January delivery. 2o4 ~ 364d; January and February
delivery, 5-o4d. value
Lolaon, July 25. p. m.-Produce-Sp,r,ts Of turpen'
tine, 22s lid per ewt
savannah. July 2o.-Coon stesdy; middline. 7c; low
mddng Osc good ordinary. 6ic net and gross receps.
lG1 bales, exports to the Continent SoQs bales coasS
,i.lvesson. July s3NCotton dull; mddins &c; low
middng Che good ordinary &c net and grosz recepts.
:! bales Including bale new crops sales. 80 ba'es'
Norfolk, July 25.-ootton steady mddiins. 7rc low
New orleans. July 25-Couoa dull middling q isw
niddlng 0iac good ordinary, g. net receipts !o oaieei
gross 40 bales expos Great Britain 1913 bales %
France 2$S! bales TO the Contincnt 2e2 baies COAST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26
THE PETROIEUN MARKET.

There were practically dealings in crude petroleum
Yesterday No sales recorded at the Stock Exchange
and nj the Exchange the sales amounted only
900 barrels a. 52L cents without fluctuations h price.
t.Hnrd oil ln barrels unchanged at cents, IN BULB
~ 10 and In cases at $50; crude N barrels at $40 and
in bulk at $50. . ,o. go. -,
Foreign quotations were AOtwerp 1873 francs Bremen.
: q, MARKS: London, iSsdiJs Pence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

93d New.York Volunteers John Ra:erty Goth Nev.York
Volunteers Daniel j. Hogan. 43d United States Infaot-r
John r. Mullane 18th New.York Volunteers and Ian %
McGrath 4od New-York Volunteers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

dition that the Republicans now count on electing
two thirds OF both branches OF the Legislature and on
gaining five members Of Congress and giving Harrison
A larger majority than Blaine had In 1854.
what Is done is done: and can only appea!
to the Democrats Of New-York not TO allow an event
so disagrceable to them to cool their ardor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

Tho Executive COMMITTEE Of the Soldiers ana Sailors
and Veterans Sons Association organized on the evening
Of July g. appointed last night subcommittee OF I'VE
members consider and repor plan OF campaign thai
shall promote the election OF Harrison and Rid Tie SUD-
eeumitsse appointed consisted Of Alexander McAvany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

suggest receipt OF communication you a. once
call meeting Of club and elect appoint sue" ueo
gates a. Will be sure 70 BE- present on the goth Instant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

.ward, Twenty.sevcn and Iwcn,yelght were formerly
part OF the Eighteenth Ward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-26

DAYLIGHT ROUTE TO CHAUTAUQUA.
Only IL IL hours to Chautauqua Assembly Grounds
by New.York Centrsls Empire state Express. Psrise
cars 10 Buffalo. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

A license TAX SUBTITLE city OF
Norfolk imposes u tax OF 500 on
wholesale liquor dealers. For some
time Mr.. Palmer, the agent otthe Fort
ner Brewing Company, of this city, has
contemplated making q test case TO dc
iermine the right of u city TO impose q
license tax upon wholese dealer who
handles exclusively goods manulac-
tured in Virginia On Saturday ne
went before the police justice and
stated that he had been doing business
without taking out license. He also
declared that he would not pay the
5000 required lie was fined SO. Tins
he refused to pay, and was ordered to
iail. He was not sent to jail, but de-
tanned in custody and writ Of habeas
corpus carried him before Judge
Brooke. The points at issued were ar,
eued by City Attorney Duncan, and
Sir. John Vi. Johnson, OF this city, rep
resented Mr.. F6rtner. Judge Brooke
reserved the !papers. This is an I'M
portant case in some cities. The courts
have heretofore decided that manu-
facturer's agent cannot be required to
lake ont a special license.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

THE DEIs CoMPANY.-The directors
of the Deis Manufacturing Company
have been in consultation to-day, but
came to no definite conclusion as TO
their intentions. 1t is said that action
by the River and Land Improvement
Company is awaited, rs it cannot posi-
lively be determined to rebuild at New
Alexandria until some concerted ac-
ton between the two organizations
can be arrived at. In The mean
time it is said the company is being
offered inducements 10 locate else
where. 1t is thought, however,
by many that the Deis company will
rebuild at New Alexandria, and there
are many reasons TO suppose they Will.
The Improvement company us has been
stated, own $4,000 worth of the Deis
company's stock, and should the facto-
ry lie in ruins New Alexandria would
be given q decided set back. But moth
ing positive in regard to the intentions
of the Deis company is known. As
viii be seen, a suggestion is made that
public meeting be held at the Opera
House on Wednesday night in order 10
enlist AleXandrians in the enterprise
The theory entertained by the officers
of the company that the fire which de
stroyed their factory was of incendiary
origin is said by them to be strength
encd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19
DRY GOODS.
WHAT SHALL WE BUY


1hls absorbing question can be readily answered in
by visit to our establishment and an inspection of the
stock of useful and attractive articles which we exhibit
In our department of goods for the furnishing and beau-
flying of the home than usually we'll equipped
For the expensive class of gifts mention slcovered
cider down Quilts sllcovered down Pillows sancovered
down Quilts and Pillows chenille velour and damask ab.
ard Stand Covers Towels for USE Towels for decoration
Tray Covers Dressing Table Scars Docs Napkins fable
Linens soft eecy Blankets from the moderate priced and use
full the fine products of the California and Minnesota looms
Good warm Comforts from 75c $3.50 each Rugs in all sizes
and qualities Fur Rugs wool and fur Carriage Robes Art
Squares and Carpets.
Dainty little Fur Robes for the little ones lined in silk and
fine sanes and covered either selected goat or aneora
sheep skins, in prices from So to S.
large line of Travelling Bags from the cheapest to the
really handsome club and Gladstone leaened goods Prices
range from soc Sc and ST. Umbrellas from s25 to So
The neveraling demand for Handkerchefs finds supply
fully up its requirements many choice goods from
useful hemstched the really choice embode
res ranging price from 25c SI25 each Nice handke
chiefs in fancy boxes Silk Handkerciefs. All classes of
gentlemens handkerchies
Gentemen's Neckwear-We offer in this line much the
largest variety have ever had stock Tecs Pus Four
n1ands Ascots &c. also fancy and plain Suspenders and
all kinds of Shirts and Underwear.
Pocket Books Gard Cases. Ladies and Gentlemens Kid
Gloves urtopped Gloves and lined undessed Kid Gloves
The celebrated Centemeri Glove at New York prices.
Cloaks and Fur Mus many varieties and low prices
This season we have added full line of Fancy Screens
Wood Screens in cherry oak and white enamel with daperies
suitable Japanese Folding Screens paper and CLOTH price
ranging from 75c to SIS.
ONE PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19
Christmas Holiday Rates.

The Rcna. d and Danvile Railroad will
sell cxcuaslo. tickets for four ~ cents per
mile one way for the round trip to all points
on the Richmond and Danville system within
300 miles OF Alexandria. Tickets on sale
December Odd to 10Th inclusive. also from
December 31st 10 January 2nd inclusive.
limited to January 4th. 1893. For school
and college students presenting certificates
signed by the principal or superintendent,
these tickets will be sold from December 10th
to 26th inclusive. limited TO January 18th,
1895, to any point on the Richmond and
Danville system within the States of Virginia,
North Carolina, Sonth Carolina and Georgia.
For further information apply to THOMAS
MOSS. Ticket Agent, Alexandria, Va
doc16 t jan1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

The WRONG PIcTURE.-A letter
from Warrenton says: Colonel John S.
Mosby is in town fora short while. The
Colonel was laughing and telling few
ofhis friends day or two ago OF a fun
ny mistake that occurred in connection
with him and an FL Paso newspaper.
1t seems that he had written an article
for the paper, when the editor wrote 10
MIN for his photograph. which, how
ever, was never sent. But some one by
creless mistake took up n picture of
Joe Jefferson and enclosed ito the pub
fishers, who never discovered the differ
ence and printed it accordingly. Col.
Mosby was quite shocked on picking up
the paper and seeing such u good like
ness of magnificent old Joseph Jetler-
son with his own name attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

COLLISION ANo FIRE.-Frcight train
l06, that left the Baltimore and Poto-
mae depot, in Washington, Yesterday
afternoon at 4.50 o'clock, dashed into
three gasoline tanks standing on the
main track at the eastern entrance OF
the Navy Yard tunnel. The col
lision was followed by an ex-
plosion of the gasoline. The
ire attracted about 5,o09 people from
all sections of the city, who watched
the flames shoot up, reaching over 100
feet into the air. No damage was done
the freight train or locomotive, but the
three tanks were wrecked and the gaso-
line flowed out oyer the ground, form
Ing a huge pool 4 wrecking train was
at once sent to the spot, and in the ef-
forts TO clear the track a spark was
struck from piece Of iron with q
sledge, igniting the infiammable oil and
causing sheet of flame to spring up
from the lake OF gasoline. The fire was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

THE BASKET FACTORY SCANDAL
The excitement caused by the story of
Miss Finnell, who alleged that she was
outragausly treated by her fellow en-
ployees at the basket factory at New
Alexandria last week has entirely sub
sided and it is now generally believed
that she greatly exaggerated the affair
and that there was much smoke, with
very little fire. The whole affair seems
to have been the prank Of some rude
girls teasing Miss Fihnell who got mad.
Her story is now generally discredited
and it comes to light that she has been
employed by several persons in this city
during tie past lew years. and her
former employers refuse to vouch for
her yeracity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19
DRY GOODS.

OPPORTUNITY is a 90
thing, and no sens.
person, not even the sni4l
boy, ever misses a good chanfe
There are opportunities eX-
listing now for people to St
cure bargains, and the chance
may not present itself again
for a long time. All we ask is
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices before
buying. We claim that our
goods are the finest and most
varied ever shown in this city,
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest weaveS and col
orings. We are exceptionally
strong in our IS and soc lines.
Our Black Goods stock is
also beautifully supplied.
In selecting our stock Of
Dress Goods we have NOT
omitted to buy appropriate
trimmings and can supply your
wants with as large a variety
as can be found in stores in
large cities. We have also a
large variety of wash fabrics,
one especial bargain being one
(D case, 5000 yards, of assort-
ed Aprons and Dress cling
hams at 6Hc, regular Ioc
goods.
The season of the year is
now upon US when housekeep-
ers who anticipate identifying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
inc themselves where to find
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpetlng, ETC., at the
right prices. We can answer
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you vii
find we have surpassed all 70
mer efforts, and can safely sa)
we can suit the most fastidious
ISAAC ElCHBERC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

PERsoNAL.-The engagement is an
nounced in Washington of Miss Lidy
Elliott, daughter of Maj Elliott, of the
Engineer Corps, to Mr.. Fielding Lewis,
of Virginia. !; descendant Of the
Washington family.
H. II. Young, county clerk, who for
a number Of years was an active work
or as Il Rechabite, has again entered
the order and is now actively engaged
chartered tent at Carlin
1ir. Thos. Goekrell, of Norlhpmber-
land county, is visiting Mr.. l.. c. Bar
Miss Boyd Faulkner, daughter of
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia, is
visiting Mrs. kemper in this city,
Bishop Randolph preached at the
Church of the Ascension in Washing
ton yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

TrDGE KEITH'S DECGslos.-Mr Hill
objects 10 the way in which the GA
ZErrE noticed the decision III the case
of Hill and Warfield Us. Vincent IN It's
local columns of Saturday last, because
he claims it is misleading. He says
that Mr.. Vincent was both the contract
or and a member of the committee on
repairs with himself and Mr.. Wariield);
that in this way, by reason of his rela-
lation to the committee. the note refer
red to was obtained by Mr.. Vincent
IRON Mr.. Wariield for the specific rur-
pose for which il was made that TIE
note was not for the amount due Nir.
Vincent. but for larger sum, and that
/, was not rendered to him in payment
of his claim. consequently could not
have been so accepted by him. The
nate WAS made by Mr.. Warteld and
himself. says Mr.. Jill in accordance
with plan Of the quarterly conference
of thc church. for the settlement OF ali
debts due upon the building, and was
rs much for the benefit Of other credit
ors lis of Mr.. Vincent, vito was the
largest creditor. The connection o.
Nh Warlield and himselfwith the note
was purely incidental; any other two
persons might lust us well have been
tpon ii. since the trustees protected
he note by deed Of trust upon the
property. The Injunction proceedings,
Sir Eli says. were instituted not to
deprive Mr. Vincent Of his Just paIiicl-
patton in the proceeds of the note, but
because Mr.. Vincent threatened to use
the note in way not contemplated by
thc,church. the drawer Of the note or
the cndorser of ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

ENDED HIS OWN LIFE.-A man of
massive frame, with physique which,
with care. would have detied the scythe
of time beyond the three-score and ten,
stretched upon floor with bullet in
his brain. a disconsolate wife shrieking
and beseeching him to open his eyes
once more upon her, and a son and
daughter sharing the distressed moth
cr's anguish, was the sad sight present.
Cd to-day in q humble dwelling on
Queen street, near Henry. The victim
was a well-known citizen, Mr.. James c..
Watkins, whose parents and grandpa
rents were alike well-known to us all.
Tie diving man had deliberately sent a
l,uiet through his own brain, and while
his agoniZed wife and children, sorrow
ing relatives and sympathizing neigh
bors were bending over him, his difficult
breathing. closed eyes and inanimate
form proved too truly that the suicide
was in the very article of death. In a
lew hours his respiratiOns had grown
feeble. the intervals between them long
or. until four o'clock when the wheels
fife stood still. Leaving the family
with their loved dead, and extending
heartfelt sympathy for them in their
great afiliction. the details of the sad
occurrence are quickly given. The ne
ceased. who was Al years old, WAS q
son Of Mr.. James c. Watkins, and
crandson of the late VIM. Biers, who
died in 1872. and who for many years
lived in the first house on the north
side of The road in West End During
his Younger DAYS lie was q butcher,
and was employed by Mr.. Oscar Bag
rett for a time. For several years
was a member of the police
force. Later he worked as a
laborcr. and was one Of the men who
Aelped construct the Royal street
sewer. Good-natured, quiet and gen
tlemau!y. he. like so many others fond
of conviyiality had occasional excuses
aud the subsequent rclapses cast him
into dismal reveries from one OF which
il Is believed he WAS suffering this
morning. when. about half-past ten
O'Clock he drew y pistol from his
pocket. His family. grew frightened
and fled precipitatciy TO the yard,
which they had hardly reached when
TWO shots were fired by Mr.. Watkins
through the window. not, however, at
them. 4 few minutes later third
shot followed, and upon looking into
the room The desperate man was seen
living on the floor wcite.ipg in his own
blood which flowed from a wound III
the head. The frightened family gave
an alarm. neishbors rushed in, and Dr.
O'Brien was summoned. Upon an eX.
animation in was found that the ball
had entered over the right eye, and
lodged in the left side of the head. hay
mo cone almost through the brain;
After the doctor had probed the wound
he pronounced it mortal, and, as stated
above. death followed few hours later.
Tie deceased took a heavy dose o!
!andaaum few years ago with suicidal
intent while IN fit of depression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

THE LONG BRIDGE RAILROAD CUES
is a substantial unity in
Washington against the proposal made
by the Pennsylvania railroad to Con-
q ass that the Long Bridge shall be
given up to the railroad company and
the United States or District build 3p-
other bridge for ordinary travel. The
District commissioners will report to
Congress against the increase of railway
tracks on the Long Bridge, and will adj
Use that # the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company desires railroad bridge over
the Potomac it should unite with the
other railway companies seeking en-
trance to the District from the South
and build one suited for all railway pur-
,No-aa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

SHOT THROUGH THE WINpow,-Ear,
~ on Friday morning last Mr.. George
Petty, who keeps restaurant on Union
street, heard some one attempting to
get in his back window. Mr.. z. Sc
cured pistol and firing through the
window heard some one fall. Suppos-
ing he had shot man he fastened to
the spot and found Bev. Carter, ooloTed,
living fat on the ground much frighten-
ed but not hurt. Carter pretended that
he was drunk and was trying TO get
into his own house, but many believe
that he was trying to break into Mr..
Petty's house for the purpose ofrobbery,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. December ia irmcr
tone characterized the opening dealings at
the Stock Exchange this morning, and few
stocks showed fractional gains. The selling
was renewed, however, ten minutes after the
opening and several stocks showed declines
The market after II o'clock developed in
creased tirmness for the railways which made
further fractional advances, but the market
later lost the improvement owing to fresh
onslaught on the industrials. At mon the
market was Irregular, the railways being
firm and the industrials weak There was
biz break in the industrials shortly after mid
day and the Stock Exchange was the scene of
the widest excitement.
BALTIMORE. Dee. 19.-yirginia consols :;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

DTsoRDERLY BEHAvIon.-Near the
corner of Gibbon and Columbus streets
on Saturday night Il row occurred be
tween some white and colored men
which resulted in VIM Madella, color
ed, striking Jos. Higgins, white, on the
head with stone carried in shot bag
aud severely wounding him. Later
Madella secured pistol and threatened
to Kill Higgins. All the parties were
subsequently arrested and to-day Ma
della was fined $50
Some excitement was caused at the
corner OF King and St. Asaph streets on
Saturday night by the disorderly be
havior of several young men, between
whom a fight seemed imminent, but
friends prevented a collision.
Yesterday Washingtonian, under
the influence Of liquor, caused some ex-
element at the corner Of King and Pitt
streeta by asserting that he was q bet
ter man than any in the crowd, none of
whom, he said, could arrest him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-19

put out after long struggle, without
involving the destruction Of any other
property. The rails, however, were
warped and traffic was stopped for sew
eral hours.