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VOL. VII—NO. 233.

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CHANGED HIS MIND.

President Cleveland Orders Congresa to Meet

THE EXTRA SESSION TO BEGIN ADG. 7.

Full Text of Rli Proclamation—Ho Feels Sure of the Repeal of the Sherman Law—Comment ou

HU Action.

CALLED BY CLEVELAND.

WABniNGTOS, July 1.—After carefully going over all the details at the cabinet meeting the president Issued a proclamation Friday afternoon calling an extra session of congress, beginning August T, 1693, as follows: "EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. O., June 30, 1893.—Whereas, The distrust and np* prehension oonoernlng the financial situation which pervade all buntnos* circles have already caused groat loss aud damage to our people and threaten to cripple our merchants, stop the wheels of manufanturc, bring distress nnd privation to our farmers aad withhold from our worlclngmen the wage of labor and "Whereas, The present porllous condition 1s largely the result of a financial policy which the executive branch of the government finds embodied In unwise laws which must be executed until repealed by congress "Now, therefore, I, Orover Cleveland, president of tho United States, In performance of a constitutional duty, do, by this proclamation, doclaro that an extraordinary ocoaslon requires the convening of both houses of the congress of tbe United States at the capital In the city of Washington on the 7th day of August next, at It o'clock noon, to the end that tho people may be relieved through legislation from present and Impending danger and distress. "All those entitled to act as members of tho Fifty-third congress are required to take notice of this proclamation and attend at tbe time and placo above stated. "Given under my hand and tho seal of the United States at the city of Washington on tho 30th day of June, In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nlucty-three, and of the Independence of the United States tho one hundred and seventeenth. "GaovEn

Cl.KVEI.AND."

Goes to Buxznrri'H liny.

The determination to call an extra session had hardly been announced ere there was a hasty departure from the white house and shortly after 4 o'clock the president was en route to Buzzard's Hay to join Mrs. Cleveland. Beyond fixing up certain western appointments no other business was transacted, it being the desire of the chief magistrate to give as much time as poosible to the preparation of his message to congress, besides recuperating from his work since the inauguration. It is understood that the president will transact only the most urgent public business while at Buzzard's Bay, and what official announcements are to be made will be given out at tho executive mansion in Washington.

Feel* Sure of Ropeal.

The determination to call the extra session the first week in August, instead of the first week in September, it is understood was only definitely arrived at at Friday morning's cabinet session after giving full weight to the numerous telegrams received from all parts of the country urging this course. And the consideration wliK-h caused the president to change his mind was foreshadowed In a remark made by one of his cabinet oflicers two days ago that If the president received reasonable assurances that there was a likelihood of a prompt repeal of tho so-called Sherman purohose law lie might be disposed to call congress together earlier than he had announced. It Is. Inferred from the fact that the president has done so that lie considers he has obtained the assurruncus which he desired.

Members of the cabinet who remain In the city say the president's proclamation speaks for itself and decline to discuss the situation further.

Due to India's Action.

Developments make it appear that tho disturbances of values arising from the uncertainties of the situation grew so alarming that Mr. Cleveland at last was compelled to acknowledge that "the unexpected contingencies necessitating an earlier meeting of congress," which he spoke of in his celebrated Interview of June 5, had arrived. The action of the British government in India brought matters to a crisis. Previous to that startling event Mr. Cleveland had manifested firm determination to adhere to his plan of calling congress in September. After the suspension of silver coinage in India the president resolutely declined to speak further about his intentions until he should be prepared to act, and each of his cabinet oflicers maintained a similar silence. It may bo Btated, however, without violating confidence, that from the day when the announcement of the action of India was made the president took steps to keep himself forewarned through the press dispatches of the slightest approach to panle In the money market, and was prepared at any moment Co take the course which he has now adopted if it seemed to him that his so doing would, in any way tend to allay alarm and restore public confidence.

Obeyed tho Demand.

When on Friday he found telegrams on his table not only from the eastern and middle states, but also from the south, and even from some of the silver •taUs, urging that congress be called together at the earliest day possible, to end the uncertainty, he determined to delay no longer but even In taking this action the president took steps, as far as ho could, to prevent Its being known before the stock exchanges closed so as to avoid any appearance of exercising undue influence on the stock market.

Doftcrtiiig the Capital.

It did not take long for the news to scatter that congress would be called together a month earlier than had been anticipated, and an exodus of congressmen and other distinguished men was inaugurated immediately after it became known. It was given out at the white house early in the afternoon that no more appointments would be mads until congress met, unless an emergency should arise demanding action.

Postmaster General liissell, Attorney General Olney and Secretary Carlisle have concluded arrangements for leaving Washington, too, at once, the secretary of the treasury aud Mrs. Carlisle having the world's fair us their

ORAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY JULY 1. 1893.

objective poliit. Secretary Qresham and Secretary Morton are absent from tho city, and indications are that their colleagues will follow their example by this evening. Secretary Lament accompanied the president as far as New York. .Crisp Sure of Reclectlon.

Representative McMUlin, of Tennessee, freah from a talk with tbo president, expressed the opinion that Speaker Crisp would be reelected without opposition at the ensuing session, which was not likely to' terminate before May or June of 1891. "It became apparent to the president," he remarked, "that the people demanded tho convening of congress, and his action was taken in deference to this sentiment. Of course the first toplo to be considered will be the financial situation and after that the tariff. These two subjects will necessarily consume tho major portion of the session of congress, no matter how long it may continue."

Think the Act Will Be It*pealed. The action of the president apparently meets with the oommendatlon and approval of most of the members and politicians now in the city, and the opinion is almost general that the Sherman act will be repealed. The proposition is not refuted, probably for the reason that the free silver men, who will conduct the fight against repeal, have few members now in the city. The free silver men, however, will oppose any attempt to repeal the Sherman law with all their strength. The fact that the mines in the west have been closed will be used as a weapon with which to force any wovering member in their ranks back into the fold.

Gen. Tract?Figures.

Gen. Traoey, of New York, who was the leader of the anti-silver men in the last house and who will .undoubtedly be Mr. Cleveland's leader in the next, furnished the correspondent with some figures showing the probable strength of the silver and anti-silver forces on a direct vote. Ho first took the vote of February 9 last, which was tho last fruitless attempt to repeal the Sherman act. This shows 152 silver men, 148 anti-silver and 34 not voting. Gen. Tracey checked off tho names of those members who had voted with the silver people in February, but who could now be relied upon to voto for the repeal. There were 15 of these, making a net gain of 3*2 to the anti-silver men. With these changes tho next vote on the repeal of tho Sherman law would bo 15s for repeal, 137 against repeal, making a majority of at least 21 in favor of repealing the Sherman law. The fifteen changes pointed out by Mr. Tracey were only those he felt absolutely sure of, and he had reason to believe that the gain would be even greater.

Attitude of the President.

NEW YOBK, July L.—A Washington special to a news agency hero says: "Senator Vorhees, chairman of the senate finance committee, saw the preeldunt Wednesday and in dlsousilng tho silver situation the president said: 'I am in favor of the Immediate repeal of the purchaso clause of the Sherman act 1 don't eay anything about conditions being attached to tho repeal. Tho matter of conditions In something to be taken up afterwards. I have not abandoned my belief in the use of silver aa money. 1 never waa In favor of the bullion purohaso clause of the Sherman act. 1 consider It fraudulentand deceptive legislation, which aimply reduces silver to a commodity and issues shlnplasters on It. Wc might as well buy and store up cordwood. That clause should be repealed at c-iice.'"

President Cleveland, Secretary Lamont, his wife and daughter arrived In the city Friday night. Secretary Lamont said: "The president will not hold any conference with bankers here. Ho is going direotly on board Mr. Benedict's yacht. As regards the silver question I speak for myself and for President Cleveland In saying that I am in favor of tho repeal of the Sherman law and not In favor of free oolnago as a substitute. No personal appeals of any moment have been made to the president tpr an earljr session of congress or for the continuance of the silver law. Neither has there been any opposition to speak of from silver men to an early meeting of congress."

A Feeling of Relief.

NEW YORK, July 1.—President Cleveland's action in calling an extra session of congress for August 7 next, thirty days ahead of the time generally expected, was a decided surprise in financial circles. There was a decided feeling of relief and tho consensus of opinion was that the tendency of financial and commercial affairs would henceforth be in the direction of Improvement. A special meeting of the chambor of commerce has been called for 1 o'clock next Thursday to demand the- repeal of tho Sherman silver purchase law.

ANOTHER FOR YALE.

Her Boat Crew Again Defeats Harvard's Pet.—Result of the Great College Uare at New London Vale Wins by, Five

Lengths. NEW LONDON, Conn., July 1.—Yale won the great boat race, crossing the finish lino five lengths ahead of Harvard. The time was: Yale, 25:01 }4 Harvard, 25:15. The race was a terrifio one. At tho start Yale pulled thirty-six strokes and Harvard forty. On the third mile Harvard pulled thirty-eight strokes and Yale continued the steady thirty-six stroke. The rapid stroke of the Harvard was too much, and at the critical period Yale was comparatively fresh and able to make tha big spurt which sent the Yalo colors past the line a winner.

Iron and Steel Scale 81 filed. PiTTsnuitGn,Pa.,July 1.—Tho iron aud steel sheet scale was settled at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning and work in these plants will oontinue without interruption, except for repairs. Tne manufacturers wanted a 10 per cent, reduction, and a compromise was finally effected upon the basis of last year's scale, tho workmen agreeing to submit to tho arrangement of a new schedule of wages *n the event of a reduction in the tirt-plato tariff. The settlement will affect 15,000 men and twenty-five mills in various parts of the country.

A O-Tear-Old Convict.

ST. JosErn, Mo., July 1.—Ellsworth Goshen, aged 9 years, was sentenced here to twelve years' Imprisonment for wrecking a freight train.

ANTHONY J.

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SUDDENLY CALLED.

Unexpeoted Death of the Famous Banker, Anthony J. DrexeL

THE SAD EVENT OCCURS AT CARLSBAD

While Seeking Relief In tho Waters of the German Spring lie Succumbs to Apoplexy—A Brief Sketch of Ills Life.

DIED

FAB FItOM HOME.

NEW VOJIK, July 1. Anthony J. Drexel, the jp*eat American banker, died on Friday at Carlsbad, Germany. A private dispatch received at the banking- houe of Drexel, Morgan & Co. in Wall street at 1 o'clock announced the sad event, and a similar dispatch was received by Drexel & Co., of Philadelphia. When the information contained in them was made public it created a sensation. Both cablegrams were signed by Daniel B. Hoskins, son-in-law of minister to Germany Runyon. Mr. Iiobkins is staying at Carlsbad, where Mr. Drexel was taking the waters for a kidney complaint.

A Victim of Apoplexy.

As soon an the startling announcement of the millionaire banker's death was received telegrams asking for further information wore sfcnt to Mr. Hoskins, Minister Rnnyon and Mr. Drexel's nephew, who is traveling with

DRKXEIR

him. A confirmatory dispatch was received at 2:15 p. in. The message stated that Mr. Drexel had a slight attack of pleurisy, but recovered and was then seized with apoplexy, from which he died.

The News a Surprise.

The announcement of Mr. Drexel's death occasioned the greatest sorrow among both bankers and the general public here and in Philadelphia. The members of the Philadelphia banking house, presuming on the authenticity of the report of Mr. Drexel's death, said that tho death of Mr. Drexel will not affect the business of that firm. Mr. Drexel, it is said, made provisions for the inevitable some years ago, and his money, or the greater portion o* it. will remain in the firm. His interest in the firm of Drexel & Co. is estimated to be more than 110,000,000. Mr. Drexel is said to have arranged his affairs more than two years ago.

Body Will Re Brought Home. Mr. Wright, one of the managing directors of Drexel, Morgan & Co., cabled J. Pierrepont Morgan, who is now in Loudon, the nc.vs of Mr. Drcxel's death, and says that Mr. Morgan will go at once to Carlsbad and with Mr. Harris, who accompanied Mr. Drexel abroad, will make preparations to have the body brought to this country. The body of .the dead financier will be placed in the Drexel mausoleum in Philadelphia, where other members of the family rest. This mausoleum is one of the finest in tho country and was built about twelve years ago. v-

The Dead Man's Fortunes.

Mr. Drexel's fortune, estimated at from $20,000,000 to $35,000,000, will remain in tho familj', but it is said Chat he frequently expressed the intention of leaving substantial donations *-o the Drexel college in Philadelphia, which ho endowed with ?'2,000,000, and the home for printers at Colorado Springs, which he and George W. Childs jointly endowed.

Head of Several Heavy Houses. Mr. Drexel was one of the most prominent bankers of this country, lie was at the head of the firm of Drexel & Co., in Philadelphia, and was a partner in the New York house of Drexel, Morgan & Co. and the Paris bank of Drexel, Harjes & Co. The banks in which he was interested also maintained close business relations with J. S. Morgan &. Co.. the London bankers.

The various Drexel banking houses have always been money-furnishing establishments. They have conducted a careful and conservative business ih supplying the capital for private and corporate undertakings, and have in the course of their history engineered successfully many financial operations of far-reaching interest. Anthony J, Drexel always took a deep interest in the affairs'of these establishments, and much of the success which they enjoyed has been due to his sagacity and keen business instinct. Mr. Drexel had a quick perception, and his ability to at once comprehend the chief bearing of the proposition at hand enabled him to promptly exercise his judgment.

Sen of a Great Bunker*

Mr. Drexel was tho son of Francis Martin Drexel, a nativo of the Austrian Tyrol, who to avoid one of Napoleon Bonaparte's conscriptions came to this country and settled in Philadelphia. Tho elder Drexel founded the great banking house of Drexel & Co., in' Philadelphia, in 1837. The Paris branch was founded in 1808, and the New York house—Drexel, Morgan A Co.—In 1871.

Anthony J. Drexel waa born In Philadelphia in 1820, and during the greater part of his life was at the head of the bank in that city founded by his father, having been Identified with that institution ever since he was 13 years of age. His brother, Joseph \V. Drexel, who was the leading spirit in the New York house, died in that city in 1888. Both brothers were illustrious oxamples of wealth combined with whole-hearted, practical philanthropy.

Highest of all in Leavening Power —Latest U. S. Gov't Report

MORE HOPEFUL.

Business Men Think the Worst Is Over.

REPORTS FROM TRADE CENTERS.

India's Action Kngardlng Silver Has nn Iiaporlrtut Kffi'ct hi All Trade MrHos —Record of FullurcH for ..Six Months.

A HETTKIt F12F.LIXO.

NEW YORK, July 1.—The weekly review of trade says: "The closing of the Indian mints aRulnst silver, the fall of silver bullion to 02 corns In Now York and 32*4ri at London on Thursday, tho fall In wheat to 621 ccnts at Chicugo and 70 cents al New York, the suspension of operations by the minors and smelters of Colorado and .some other silver-producing stales have made the last week one of unusual Interest. Up to the present timo domestic trade has not materially changed since last week, though increasingly restricted by monetary uncertainties.

Legitimate UutiliicsB ilrulthy. "Throughout the country, while collections are Slow and' failures numerous, the condition of legitimate business is regarded as healthy and hopes are entertained that the worst has passed. The hopes are mainly based on the belief that the silver law will bo repealed and that the certainty of its repeal will encourage foreign Investments here. Lower prices of produots also tend to increase merchandise exporta.

At Leading Points.

"Chicago reports better accommodations" for merchants, aud. though business is still somewhat restricted, collections are loss difficult The closing of silver mines and smelting works may lessen orders, but it is believed only temporarily. The trade with farming regions is expected to improvo with bettor crop prospects and a larger export demand. Provisions are »teadf, but wheat is at the lowest price for forty years, though now held by strong parties. The retail trade of Chicago has been ranch enlarged by the world's fair. HoeeipU of products »re generally smaller than a year ago and a docrease appears la clrarings and sales of real •state aud securities. "At Milwaukee crop reports are encouracing, but In iron-mining section* trade la much depressed, colleotlous are slow aud many extensions uro askod. St Paul reports good crop prospects, collections slow and trade quiet St Louis notes fairly active wholojalo trade, some decrease in collections and money In only moderate demand at 6 to 8 percent. Business at Kansas City Lsftiir.but crain recelpurer light. Omaha reports active trade in groceries and fair in dry goods, and al D.-uver is moderate and collections slow. At Cini-jnasiti wnolesale trade is larger th.trt 1 ye:ir aru. mil collections are slow, money u.ia hanks cautious. At Cleveland there Is no improvement in Iron or ore, and lake freights urcdoprcssod. At Detroit business is fair but conservative, and money close.

Prices of Clraln and Provisions. "Wheat has reached prices regarded as out of the question a month ago, and yet the supply in sight Is very large, and returns from tho northwest as to the coming harvest are more favornble. Corn Is lower, with very good crop prospects, and oats about 2 cents lower. Hog products have declined cents for pork per barrel and 15 cents for laid per 100 pounds, witn increasing receipts of hogs.

Foreign Exchauge.

"The state of foreign exchange indicates willingness to send money hither for loans or investments. but tho Bank of England by changing the rote for gold stiows determination to resist export to this country. Merchandise imports continue heavy, while exports thus far ih June fall about 14,000,000 behind the same month last year.

Business Failures for Six Months. "The business failures for the last seven days number 834. For the quarter ending June 80 the failures In the United States number 3,199, as against 2,119 for the second quarter of ISP2. For tho six months of l«98 the failures number 6,401, against B.503 during tho same period in 1892, showing an increase of 898. The total liabilities of all tho failures occurring in the tlrst six months of 183,1 arc *168,000,000, while for tho same period in I8N they were 102,OW.ODO, showing an increase of $106,000,000."

ASSETS ARE SMALL.

Tartlal Statement or the Asslgnoe In tho Charles Foster Failure. COLUMBUS, 0., July I.—J. J{. Oorraley, assignee in the Foster failure, Fostoria, 0., Died at Tiffin a partial report with the probate court. The failure will probably approximate, if it does not exceed, $1,000,000. The assets of John D. Daris arc $lli,1.10 and liabilities, f44,749. The assets of Davis & Foster are $181,ft30 liabilities, f313,955. The assets of Foster & Co.'s bank are C70.2H2 lia blllties, taoo.oso. l'apcrs in tho assignment of Charles Foster, imtividually, have not been filed. Tho figures given do not include §2 ,000 for which Foster & Co. indorsed for Uie three glass works and other enterprises. Over $75,000 of claims held by Davis & Foster, wholesale grocers, wore rejeoted by the appraisers as worthless. Foster's account in his bank is overdrawn *130,000, and that of John li. VVllkenson H7.000.

These figures do not include the 1230,000 for which Foster & Co. have indorsed for the three glass works, brass and iron works and Fostoria Electric Light and Power company, nor Foster's individual liability on his stock in these several enterprises. The figures astonish everybody and none tnorc so than Foster himself. Over $75,000 of claims held by the wholesale grocery firm of Davis and Foster wfc-e rejected as absolutely worthless by the appraisers. Foster's account in his bank is overdrawn $i::0,000 and that of John E. Wilkinson $17,000.

If moneyed men in tho east do not come to the rcscue of the governor he will not be able to pay more than 15 cents on the dollar.

I in LOXDO.V, July l. Tho Financial News says that tho American and European copper producers, with tho exception of one small American group, have agreed to renew the agreement which expires to-day to restrict the output of copper. This makes one of the greatest trusts existing, the properties affected being valued at ovor#v!00,000,00«

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I'aid admissions to tho worlil's fair on Friday. 74,HT'j total paid admissions 11 date, 8,72:i..*7».

Col. C. F. l'fister, of Milwaukee, paid £-00,000 for the Hinsey electric road at receiver's sale.

Water is pouring through a fissure in the reservoir at East Liverpool. O., and its collapse is feared.

The work of allnting lands to the Pawnees preliminary to the opening of the Cherokee strip has boon completed.

With a display of flags and bunting and the booming of cannon the Span^?i ish caravels were welcomed to Detroit.

Judge Jeukins has taken the anamaker it Ilrown suit for an injunction: -ninst Sunday opening nndcr advise-.''' ment.

The r.ank of Clear Creek county at tioorgetowri Col., made an assignment. Its liabilities are ftigi.OOO and assets' $:S'.I7,000.

An elaborate reception is being arranged for the Cc'. :..il.us caravels, which are. expcctcd to reach Chicago next Friday.

G. S. Crawford, president, of the Crawford Mill Lumber company of Cincinnati. committed suicide to avoid arrest. for forgery.

Dullness in the iron trade lias caused the shutting down of the mills of the Springfield Nteol company at.toliet, 111., and Milwaukee, Wis.

Lightning set fire to the prairie in Hodgeman county, Ivan., ami three farmhouses ami many head of horses and cattle were burned.

A violent rainstorm, followed by hailf passed over a portion of Iowa in the vicinity of lloone, doing considerable damage to growing crops.

Joseph Fischer won the bicycle race from Vienna to Berlin, heating the record of the military riders of last year by more than forty hours.

Two supposedly Insane prisoners in the penitentiary at I'uebla. Mexico, killed three fellow-convicts and wounded seven others with shoe knives.

President T. W. Palmer of the Na-: tioual Columbian commission has announced his intention ol resigning, in view of the serious illness of his wife.

Gov. Waite, of Colorado, has been requested to call it s.wial session of the legislature to eon.-ider the advisability of passing a law setting aside all debts for a stated period.

The Michigan national guard will hold an encampment for live days beginning August 10 on the slate grounds because the project to encamp at Chicago was declared illegal.

Sam Wilson, the lone bandit who robbed the express car of the Missouri l'aoific train a few weeks

ago,

has been

sentenced at St Louis, Mo., to fifteen years in the penitentiary. A plan to employ convict labor in constructing tho proposed railroad from Canada to the gulf was indorsed by the executive committee of the convention which met at Lincoln, Neb.

Building Commissioner Tool'en, after a personal examination of the Chicago post office, has written a letter to the secretary of tho treasury in which he characterizes tho building as unsafe.

Oov. McKinley has ordered an investigation of the charges made by Dr. Goorge II. lioyd, of Sandusky. O., that much of the food given the inmates of the soldiers'home there is unlit to eat.

Gen. Dabncy II. Maury, of Richmond, Va., is said to have declined an oiler of $.'i0.000 a year from the Louisiana state lottery, supposedly to take the place made vacant by tho death of Gen. Beauregard.

Serious Charges .tK:on-t Senator. TACOMA, Wash., July 1. l/nited States Senator Squire, of this state, is charged with an attempt to defraud the members of a real estate syndicate, and suit for £0.OUO.OOl) has been brought.

THE MAKKKTA

Uraln, Provisions. Eto. CHICAGO, June no

FLOUR—Quiet, without change. Spring wheat patents, f& d(Q»4.10 Straights, Winter wheat patents, f3.80©4.00 Straights, 13 tfxa 3. o.

WHEAT—Weak and lower. Cash No 2. 6l(ft fi3c July, GIK2.63c, and September, 68H©C9e. CORN—Moderately active and still lower. No. 2 and No. 2 Yellow, No. 3,30?*ft37o,' and No. 8 Yellow, ff7fc&38c July. August, 40H September, IHi-feHPSe Octobor, 41?ic.

OATS—Slow and lower. No fieash, July, *7H®28e September. SO^SCHe. Samples lower. No. 8, 27S29c No. 3 White. 29$3|«ic No. 2, E9&29V$c No. 2 White, 32'i©33Uc,

RYB—Slow, little doing. No. 2 cash, 48e, and July, 48o. September, 62a Samples of No- Ji, 49ft&Io, outside choice No. 3, 42aiOo.

UAIILUY—Dull and nominaL Low grades, 30 @82c fair to good, 84®40c choice, 4V£43o. MESH POIIK—1Trading was very light and prices lower. Quotations ranged at $18.7ft(2blH.K.» for cash fl8.75i6l8.h5 for July, and i2j.00©20 JO for Soptembcr.

LARD—Market moderately active and prices lower. Quotations ranged at l9.30.aM24 lor cash 19.80 $9.45 for July, and tiu. 10Sl0.4'Ji4. for September.

LIVE POULTRY—Per pound: Chickens, O'IFT 10c turlcoys, 931Jc fucks, 8&9c geese, 53.00 &5.00 per dozen.

BUTTER—Creamery, 15^20c Dairy, I4$lGo: Pack lng tock, 13'$13HC. OILS—Wisconsin Prime White, 7tfc Water White, 7^c Michigan Prime White, #?ic Water White, 94c Indiana Prime White, Water White, Ocj Headlight, 175 test. Gasoline, 87 dog's, 12c 74 dog's, 8*£c Naphtha, 03 dog's, O^o.

LIQUORS—Distilled spirits steady on tho basis of 61.12 per gaL for finished goods.

NEW YORK, June 80.

WHEAT—No. 2 red, dull, unsettled. July. 69 Q69*c: September, 74078c. CORN—No. Z, dull, steady. July, 47^®47J4o September, 49J4&49Ho No. frtjQIB'ic.