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CUE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1899.

CEREALS AND PROVISIONS

<00 In half-bb!»., HoUcJ m»U, bbl*

|3, OA. bbU., H 10.

3.75. flhoop—Strongf'r at 32.S&R4.35. —StoaJy at H.W4f<».50.

Tjambs i

Lradtna llrasa and Oil*. liif*tt ®t. AMbfeUda, XafJIr; gum

CAiuphi r «luni. ;*<»*> . bromide p.nA«ii.

TUI RSO WS QUOTATIONS ON THE t BOille; chloroform.. «6 t flr?0<-;

I ...v»ru.,». orram tartur. uur«.

CMC AT «TAl»L*:s.

Oral* Caaalp — Stwka — Spacnlatlv® OplMlau—Trade Notra-4 arrrat l»»aieM«—Local •Jobbing Cnotatlona.

The fentr+l Improsslort ti* that 70c for som« tUM to COB** will b« the high polr.t ta TThoat; in fact, that It will be rather beyond the touching point for a long time to come, untaw something unexpected in •peculauve movement happena In Imlianapolis to-day wagon wheat is 66c. The September option closed to-day at »V\ half a cent lower than yesterday. September corn closed at 3M*c. about the name as yesterdaj. and September oats at IS^c, iplit. PaiMter*. • • (Chicago Trade Bntletln.l . The com crop in the Southern States w.U be considerably less than reported in pat Ueef hams experienced quite a "bocm” during July—seliing up to $30—but are now $$.0064,66 lower. Cattle are being marketed In moderate ttumbera, and prices well maintained on the better grades. ' Prices of hams have touched high-water mark In Liverpool- -53s—the highest figure reached in many months. Country shippers should see that their grain is properly loaded In good cars; avoid all leakage possible. The quality of the bogs being marketed at the Western markets is, only fairly good for the season of the year. Prospects favor a good yield of flax seed In the Northwest, and the trade for September and October delivery is quite active. The United States exported during the past twelve months products equal the manufacture from 6,000,<*00 hogs and M»,000 cattle. It does not look much like backwardness, when the receipts of grain at Chicago for July were the largest on record for that month. The United States exported 5,400,000 bushels more flour and wheat during the past twelve months than during the corresponding time in 1697-8. The United States, from the present outlook, can spare about 190,000,000 bushels oi wheat for export, without any particular Inconvenience to ourselves, but the American farmer would like a little better price for it.

Iron and Steel Exports. [Wall Street News ] Of the remarkable growth in our exportation of manufactures during the fiscal year Just ended, that of the manufactures of iron and steel Is the most striking. The total increase in our exports of manufactures during the year, as shown by the figures of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, is in round numbers $48,000,060, and of this increase, $33,600,000 is in manufactures of iron and steel. The total exports of iron and steel and manufactures thereof in the fiscal year 1899 were $93,715,961, against $70,406,885 in 1898, $57,497,872 in 1897. $41,160,877 in 1890. $32,000,989 in 1895 and $29,220,264 In 1894. It will thus be seen that the exports of manufactures of iron and steel in 1899 were more than double those of 1896 and more than three times as much as those of 1894. •Qn the other hand, the Imports of manufactures of iron and steel continue to fail, having been during the year but $12,098,239, against $25^8.103 in 1896 and $53,544,372 in 1891 ThuSTwhile the exports of iron and steel have been steadily growing, the imports have fallen, so that they are now less than one-half what they were in 1896 and about one-flfth what they were ip 1891. Exports of Cora. [Chicago Bulletin ] The exports of corn from all American ports, as reported by the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the Treasury Department. for each month, for three years, were as follows:

Months.

J*n ... Feb .. Morch April . May .. June .. July .. Aug .. Sept .. Oct ... Ifov

1899. | 1898. j 1897. j 1896.

14,393,016 14,872,533 16,018427 13.721.788 16.306.517 16,025,022

18.006,064116,319,967 18.586,997 22.360,346 18,656.215 25.352.174 23.165,842 18,987,677 28,147,902 11,460,112 18,932,613 10,000,696 10,936,814 12.385.881 12,387,916 14,779,681 11,856,759 17,370,646 12,547,156' 7,887,467 15.268,446 18,676,080 20,180,408118,439,229

14,667,314 12.981.296 9,530.814 7,454,88b 8,213.443 6,686,234 5,763.508 11,816,286 13,460,205 13,386,730 12.939.195 15.060,617

c<>pp«iaa. barrel#,

SC%ltf33o. Indigo. SMHSc; licorice, Calab., genum«, JO#eV; magnesia, carb.. S-ot.. SftSfci. morphine. P. A W.. per ox. ttMfffl-W; madder. Ugltc; otl. castor, per gat. Sl.l3#l.l.t; oil, bergamot, per lb.. 13 75; opium. $S So-jfS.Ttl; quinine. P. A W.. per ox.. tltitSc. balsam copaiba. PKffic. soap, castile, Kr . ifeflMc: eorta. bicarb.. 44tt4o. salts. Kpsnm. tui. . sulphur, n. ur, ItjWc. saltpeter, *314c; turpcnGne. 44# We; glycerin#. MfM&e; iodide potassium. *2.M# I.tO: chlorate potash. 3Me; boras, 0#l3o; elnchonlda. M#43e; carbolic acid. Ji<ji33c. Oil—Linseed, raw. js.r: bolted. 39o gallon; coal oil. legal teat. 7trl4c; tank, 40e; best straits. t«c. LabraUo-. me; West Virginia, lubricating. $0#Mc; miners'. 40c. lard oils, winter etra;ned. In barrels. Me per gal.; haifbarrele, tc per gal. extra; tu:pem:ne. 4*®5ic

gallon.

Xmolied Meat* Sugar-cured Hama—l irst quality. 30 ibe. average, 12c. IS lbs. average, 13c; 15 lb*, average. ll ! xc; I2'i lbs. average, l?Hei 10 lb*, average, lie. Second quality, Indiana. 20 iba. average. U%c; IS lbs. average. HSc; IS ibs average. H4sc; 115a lbs. average, 12'*c; It) lb*, average,

JJVjC.

California Hams—Sugar-cured, « to S iba.. 8c;

M to 12 lbs. T?4c: 12 to 14 Iba., T%c.

Breakfast Bacon — Clear, Flngliah-cure-’. 12»*c; choice sugar-cured, best, 12c; 4 to • ibs. average, 104ic; S to 9 lb*, average, 9c: to to 12 iba average, 8V\ 6 Iba average narrow. *-\c; 7 lb*, average, narrow, Slic; rib in. tignt. Bacon—Clear side*, about M to M iba average. "c; 30 to 40 iba average. T54c; 2>) to SO ibs. average, TVkc; clear belilee. 2S to 30 Ibe. average, eV; 18 to 22 lb*, average. 744c: 1* to lt> ibs. average, T%c; clear backs. 20 to 25 Ibs. average. 7c; 13 to If lb*, average, 7%c: ( t > 9 .ba average, 7t*c; French back*. 5%c; Antwerp becks, 8 to 10 lb*, average (bonelee*). 6H''i flltchee. 10 to 12 lb*, average. 544c: la dry salt Shoulders—EngUah-cured—18 to V* lbs. average, 744c; 16 lbs. average. 7%c; 10 to 12 lb*, average, lo; block shoulder*, 15 to 17 lb*, average, fat closely trimmed oft. 8c; sugar-cured.

10 to 12 lb*, average, 8c. •

Dried Beef Ham*-Regular seta l-Vic; outsides. K'jc; Insides. 19c; knuckles. 19c. Lard—In tierces, first quality. 814c; second, 644c; third, «4ie; tube. » iba. over tierce*. Pickled Pork—Fancy boneless pig pork, per bbl. *» pounds., *14.0); bean, clear, per bbl. 200 lb*.. I13.W; family, per bbl. 200 lbs.. *11.00; •addle, per bbl. 20>) lb*.. *10.50; abort clear, per bbl. 200 Iba., *10,50; rump, per bbl. 200 lbs., *10 50; short cut, ••Valley" brand, per bbl. 200 lbs., *10.00; War. ham pork. In 60-lb. tubs, *3,M; relied corner beef, half bbl*. 100 lbs.. *7.60; also half-barrel*. 110 lbs., at half the price of the bbl., adding 50c to cover additional cort

of package.

Fruits, Vegetables and Game. Selling prices: Lemon*—*4.00®4.60. , . New Potatoes—*1.25 bbl.; 40#4Sc biflfliel. Onions—*1.75 barrel; 65c bushel. Bermuda Onions—*1.00 a crate. Honey—New, 16#16c Mb. cup*. Apples—Per peck box. 25#30c, bbla.. *2.00#

3.00 bbl.

Cucumbers—35c a dozen. \ _ Watermelon*—*12 00# 1C.00 per 1100. Home Grown Tomatoes—*1.O0#I.25 bushel. Canteloupe*—50c per basket; Southern Indiana. *1.50@2 00 per bbl. Huckelberrie*- U.50#1.65 16-quart crate. Cabbage—*1.00 barrel Green Corn—10c dozen. Dams-jn Plum*—*2.50 per 24-quart case. Red Plums—tl.CO# 1.25 per buahel.

Seed*.

Clover Seed*—Buying price*, from ».25 to *3.50 a bushel, according to grades. Timothy seed, selling price, from *1.15 to *1.j0 a bushel. Belting, fancy Kentucky blue grass, from *1.10 to *1.16; extra clenn Kentucky blue gras*. 60c to 76c; red top. from 76c to 85c a bushel. Belling. English blue gras*. 96c®*1.20: red and English clover *eed. *3.00®3.75; Al»yke clover seed, »4.O0#4.78: Alfalfa clover seed. *4.00# 4.76. German millet. 75c#*1.00. Dressed Meats. Fresh B*ef-Carca*se*-We*tern steers, 600 to 700 Ibe, 744®714c; 500 to 600 lb*, 7#714c: native itee “ 600 to 700 lb*. 7W#8o: 500 to 600 lb*. 7Vic; nativa heifer*. S50 to 500 IbsTVtic.naUve cow* 400 to 660 Iba, 6‘4c: cows, 550 to 650 Ibe. 6VJ® 644c; steer fores, 7c: steer hind*. 9V*o; he fer hind*. 9Hc; heifer fores. 8c; cow fore*. 5V*c; cow hinds. 8V4c. Veal—Care***. 10V4o. Mutton—Spring lamb*. 12c; sheep. 8V4o. Tlnaers* Snpplles. Charcoal Tin, best brands-IC. 10x14, 14x20. 12x12, *5.75#6.50; IX. 10x14, 14x20, 12x12, 2« 75# 7.50; roofing tin, best brands—1C, 14x20, *4.76# 6.25; IC. 20x28. *9.60# 10.50; IC. 20x28. old style. (13.50# 15.50; block tin In pigs, 30c; block tin in bars. »2c: sine, sheet, 9c: copper bottom* 28c; planished copper. 28c: solder. 18#19c; Iron, 27 B, *3.25; iron, 27 C, *3.50; iron, best bloom, galvanized, 70 per cent.; lead, pressed bars, 6c. Iron and Steel. Jobbing prices: : Iron. 62.fciSi 2.50 bam; bar steel. *2.60#* 75 base; steel tire. *3.00# 3 25; toe calk steel. *3 50 base; plow ateel. *3 25; lay steel. *5.50; machinery steel. *3.25 base: tool eteel. »#15c bane; steel shafting. 25 per cent, discount; horseshoes, *1.85 base, Cheese. Jobbing prices: • . , — , Imported Swiss. 27c a pound; domestic Swisa 13615c; Wisconsin cream. 10# 10 Vic. New Tork Cheddars. 10#Uc; domestic 11mburger, X0#llc; brick, I0#llc.

CHICAGO fill 4IN AND PROVISIONS. Liverpool's AA'enkne** Cnnsed Knrly Deprraaioii—Later tlain*. Chicago. August 3.-Early trading Itt wheat was influenced by an unlooked-for decline In Liverpool fables. The English market wa? 1*#i%d lower, notwithstanding yesterday’s rally here, and the local market waa depressed accordingly. September opened %c lower at 694y®69%c. The decline at Liverpool was due, It was claimed, to more favorable weather in England and on the continent. There was no selling pressure of Importance, and openhtg prices were the lowest of the morning. Continued reports of damage to Norjhwest wheat fields by recent storms checked the decline. It was estimated at least $1,600,000 of growing wheat, covering an area of abort 150.000 seres, much of it in thh Rod River valley, had been almost entirely destroyed. September advanced bteodily to 70c. when realizing sales caused a reaction to «9-Vn«»14c. Northwetd receipts were light—Minneapolis and Duluth reporting 229 cars, against 3S2 last week and 77 a year ago. Chicago receipts were 'll cars, 10 of contract grade. Corn was Arm and higher, with a good trade. There was considerable buying on continued hot weather West. Cables were stronger and receipt* light—348 cars. September opened unchanged at 30444i30V4c, ad-

vanced to 30%@31c.

o-; MUST EXPRESS REGRET 2 points. On the other hand. Groat 1Ve»tei n preferred rose a point, and St. Louis Southwestern preferred a large fraction. Brooklyn Transit. Rock island and People's Gas were raided by the bears. Their success encouraged them to extend their ventures, and Sugar and Steel and AA ire. Manhattan, Tobacco and the grangers dipped decidedly. United Rubber was lifted ll-S. but did not regain all the low. Chicago Great Western debentures gained the

opening lose.

Business became very light, but there was a gradual hardening tendency. Tobacco, Tennessee Coal and Colorado Fuel were strong and ruled from one to two points above last night, A few Incpn spicuous shares dropped sharply. Includ

THEN MINISTER POWELL WILL

ilRHENDER THE HAITTEN.

Washington Receives Official Notice of the Affair at Port-Au-Prince

—Aarrlenltnre Along the

Mediterranean.

AVashmgton, D. C.. August 3.—Acting

ing St. Paul & Duluth, P., C., "C' & St. L.! Secretary af State Adee has received a

preferred.

Chicago. Indianapolis &

pi . _

Louisville preferred. The market eased oft again before noon. Sales to noon,

207.128 shares.

Most of the bond purchases were In the speculative Issues. Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf firsts rose to 6514.

Money.

Money on call nominally prime mercantile paper 4Sj4\ per cent.; sterling exchange hard, with actual business in bankers' bills at 4864* for demand, and at 483<h483 1 4 for sixty days; posted rates 484® 4841* and 48714ffl488; commercial bills 48214. Silver certificates 6019®61c. Bar silver 6014c. Mexican dollars 48c.

Rond*.

Government bonds steady; United States registered 2s 1001», 3s registered 10814, c° B

Open-

High-

Low-

Articles.

ing.

est.

—Closing.—

Sept

69%-% 70

69%-%

69%

69%-70

Dec .....

71%-% 72%

71%-%

71%

71%-72

Corn—

Sept

30%-%

39%

30%

30%-%

Dec

28%-29

29%

28%

2S%-29

Chits—

Sept —

19%-% 19%

19%-%

19%-% 19%

Dec —

19%

19%-"*

19%

19%-% 19%

Fork—

Sept ....

S 32

5 52

8 32

S 42

8 30

Oct

8 37

8 37 •

8 37

8 47

8 35

Lard—

Sept ....

5 30

G 35

5 90

5 32-35 5 27

Oct

5 35

5 40

5 35

b 27-

40 5 30-32

Ribs-

Sept

4 97

5 05

4 97

5 02-05 4 95

Oct

5 02

5 10

5 02

5 07

4 97-5 00

Stock*.

[By L. W. Ionia's Wlro.l

Oats were dull but strong, though good j P° n WJAi. new _4s registered 129. <'bupon

?r^,. , red r f.?e^PoHi,. C ' )UW ' n 113

around the opening. Receipts were 427 ° m

cars. September opened a shade lower at 19V4®194»c, and advanced to 194*c. Provisions were dull but firm. Shorts bought moderately- Septemoer iwrk opened 21*0 higher at 18.3214. advanced to $8.50 and reacted to $8 4214. September lard opened 0.214c higher at 5.30c. advanced to 5.35c and reacted to b.32u.c. September ribs opened a shade higher at 4.95.44.9714c and advanced to 5.0214&3.0ti..

Quotation*.

[By L. W. Louie * Wlr*.]

Name

Open-

ing.

■ High-

est.

Low-

est.

Clew-

ing.

Atchison

. 21

21%

Atchison pfd

■ 63%

64%

68%

63%

American Tobacco.

.110%

113%

109%

1127 8

Cont. Tobacco

■ 44%

45%

43%

44%

C.. B. & Q

.137%

137%

137

137%

C, C., C. & St. L..

. 58

57%

cablegram from Minister Powell at Port au FTlnce.Halti. confirming the newspaper reports of the violation of his legation by police officers, who were making an arrest- The minister added that the person arrested <De Vivier) Is a citizen of Haiti, end he seeks to know what disposition shall be made of him upon his return o the legation. The department is now giving this question consideration, and It will probably direct the minister to surrender the man to the authorities If It shall appear that the proceedings are regular, and that he wlil receive a fair trial. If the Haitian government expresses regret at the invasion o f the legation the State Department will be ratlsfied. ROOT ON DUTY.

Take* the Advice of General* Mer-

ritt and Wood.

New York. August 3.-A special to the of Amertcan apples at the Paris Expos!

mer pig as high as $21. valley furnace. Steel continues exceedingly scarce and high prices are being paid for prompt shipments, notably for open-hearth stocks. It is significant that one roUtng-mtll has Just given an order for the Importation from England of 750 tons of open-hearth billets, and that other Inquiries are at hand. Orders for foreign open-hearth wire rods were placed by screw-makers some time ago, and there are Indications that additional quantities may t*e drahrn from Europe. • While the capture of many large bridge orders for foreign markets has attracted a good deal of general attention, striking progress has been very quietly made In extending a market for buildings and sheds. American firms have asked and obtained the designs proposed, and have remodeled them, guaranteeing ability to resist the loads specified. By thi* means, the structures have been much lightened, and It has been possible to secure work at a higher pound rate than that offered by European builders. AA’e understand that buildings have thus been captured, not alone for the AA’set Indfes, Chile, Peru and Central American states, but also for European coluntries. We learn that one firm alone placed contracts aggregating

3,000 tons In July.

Among the bridge orders in the market we note eight bridges for Japan. They were designed by American consulting engineers and will, therefore, be taken here.

Apple Shipper* Meet.

Detroit, Mich., August 8.—One hundred men who deal In apples, members of the National Apple-Shippers’ Association, are attending the annual convention of the association, which is being held In the Hotel Cadillac. The principal business before the convention is the adoption of standard barrels, and consideration of matters relative to transportation, refrigeration. exportation, etc. A committee has been appointed to select a permanent committee to provide for an exhibition

BUMBLE BEES AT ACTON

they are ATTENDNG the camp MEETING IN NUMBERS.

People Fled Them ie Well* of Hoeaea*and le Mettreaaee—Atteed•nee lecree*in# — State Sun-day-School A**oclatiton.

.. 6014 6014 5S»* 59 ..12014 12074 12014 12014

Closing cash markets: Wheat none, corn SOVc, oats 1944c, pork $8.37, lard 5.30c, ribs f.OOc.

CITY WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS.

Current

Quotation* on Commodities.

Yarlou*

Dry Good*. „

Bleached Cottoo—Androscoggin. 3* inch, Blackstone. H inches, 6c; Cabot, 10 laches, 6c; Dwight Anchor, 36 lachee, 614c; Clover, 16 Inc he*, *140; Dwight Anchor. 40 tacha*. 9c; Diamond Field. *6 inches, 4V|c; Farwell. «2 loebea. 6c; Fleet Call, 36 inches. «*c; Glendale XX, *6 inches, 414c; Lonsdale, *t Inc he#, TC; Maeonville. 36 inches, 7c; New York Milk. 30 inches *e; Lonsdale Cambric, No. I, IQe; Pepperell, 6-4. 16c; Pepperel 1, M, 18c; Sea Island, No. 1, Stic: Sea Island. No. 6, 16 inebe*. 5c; Utica. 9-4, 2tc; Utica.

10-1. ZS%e.

Ginghams—Amoakeag. 6c; Bate*, 6c; Everett clamlc*, IHvi; Lancaoer, 6c; Normandie dr*M style*. 6c; Manchescr staples. 414c; Toll# du Norde, 7V*c; Warwick. 614c. Colored Cambric—Edward*. *1i«; Slater. Stic; Geneasee. SVie; Concordia, 414c; Warren. 3c. Ticking*—Amoakeag; ACA, 10c: Cordia. ACE. 20c; Conestoga. BF. Utkc: Hamilton, stout awnings, Ic; Lenox fancy bookfold, ISc; Diamond bookfold, 12QC: Oakland, AF, 6c; Warren bookfold, 1614c; Lenox XX, 18c; Thorn-

dyke. 6c.

Cotton Duck—Tallasaee. T ounces. 30 inches. T\*e; Tallasaee. 8 ounces. 30 inches. 10c; Tailaswee, 10 ounce#, 1214c; Savage, 10 ounces, to

Inches, 12 >40.

Shirtings. Checks and Cheviots—Amoekea* 614c,' Economy. 5c; New South. 5l»c: Rotunda, Ic; Amoskesg plaid Excelsior, SI40; Amoskeag stripe cheviots. 614c; Edinburgh, 614c; Everett Chambray stripes, 714c. Brown Cotton#-Atlantic A. 26 Inchm, 514c Atlantic H, *6 Inches. 614c; Atlantic P, 26 Inches,. &c; Amertcan Mfits. 26 Inches. 4c Armory sheetings. 16 inches, 614c; Comet, II inches. t%c; Constitution. 36 Inches, 414c; Boot C, *• Inches. 6c; Boot FF. 26 Inches, 5i*c; XX 16 Inchm. 6c; Buck's Head, 36 Inches. 614 Bea Island, 16 Inches. 414c; Household Superti 26 Inch#*, 4He; Long Branch. 36 Inches, 4 Statue Liberty, 36 Inches. 4%c; Veppereil. 8-4. 14c; Peppereb. 9-4, 18c; Pepperell. 10-4. 18c Utica C, *c; Utica, 9-4, I9c; Utica, i*-4. 21c. Prints—Allen fancy. 4Hc. American indigo. 4Hc; Amertcan shirtings. 314o; Merrtmac shirtings. 4c; Arnold long cloth B, T14o; Arnold long cloth C, 814c; Berwick fancy, Sue; Berlin solid#, sc: Berlin three-fourth* Turkey rede, *Hc: Berlin three-fourths XXXX Turkey reds, *c; Cacheeo fancies. 4c: Cocheco madder*. 4c Portsmouth robes. 4c: Harmony fancies. *Hcjl Manchester fancies, 4c; Pacific Parthian*. 4He; Pacific mourning*. 414c; Siytpson mournings, 4H C ■ Venus ctl blue and green, 6c; Windsor

lands*. 4Hc.

Brown Drill—Boot. M Inches, 614c; Darlington, *0 inches, 5He; Dwight. 80 inches. No. HO. Ic; Mohawk. M inches. *Hc. Strong advance in wide sheetings. Another He advance in leading makes bleached cottons.

Groceries.

Indian spoil* wholmale sugar prices; Doml nor*. *.|gc; cut loaf. 0 00c; powdered. 6.75c; XXXX powdered. &.66c; standard granulated * #Sc; floe granulated, t.tto. granulaed. 6-lb. bags. 6.76c; granulated. 2-lb. bag*. 5.76c; gran ulated, 5-1 b„* cartons, S.7Sc; granulated, 2-lb cartons, 6.78c, extra Am granulated. 6.86c: cubes. 8.76c: aoid A. 5.18c; confectioner*' A 6.50c. 1 Columbia A—Keystone A. I.Uc; I Windsor A—American A. 5.11c; I Ridgewood A —Centennial A, 6.Do; t Phoenix A—California A, 5.08c; 5 Empire A—Franklin R. 6.00c; 6 Ideal Golden ex C—Keystone B. 4.64c; 7 Windsor C—American B, 4.Me: 8 Ridgewood

z C-< tin ex

4.18c; II yellow—Keyeton* ** C. 4.48c; 11 yellow—American ex. C. 4.54c; U yellow—Centennial ex C, 4.50c: 14 yellow -California ex C,

4.60; 16 yellow. 4.680; 16 yellow,' 4.60c. Canned Goods Blarkb«rrtet, *-ib. 90r. cove

opsters, 1-lb. dull weight. 95c#|i. id. i-ib. light weight. 660; 2-lb. full weight. »t80#L*0; 2-lb, light weight. H.20#l.40; peaches^ utandsrd.

Leather.

Selling prices; Harness leather, leather, oak, 27#30c; hemlock.

3; sole akirt-

tng, 37#41c; single strop, 28©41c; city klp &O# 75c; French kip. *Oc#*1.25; city calf. 90c#*1.10;

French calf. *1.80#1.85.

Wool

The following are price* paid for wagon lot*: Good, medium, unwashed, X8c and Uc; burry and unmerchantable, 5c leas; fine merino, 15c; tub-washed, 20®25c. Packagte Coffees. Package Coffee—Arlosa. fl0.16; Lion. *9.65; Jersey, 810.16; Caracas. *965; DIHiworth's. *10.15; Mail Pouch, *9.66; Gates's Blended Java, *9 66. Jobbing; Price* In F|oar. Spring patent*. *4.00#4.S5 bbl; winter patent*. *4 li>©4.26 bbl; winter •tralght. »3.35#a50 bbl; extra fancy, *3.66#3.76 bbl; family, (2.00# 1.10 bbl. Hardware. Wire Nails—Base price, *2.60 a keg; 20s to 60s, plain wire, base price, *2 46; barbed wire, |3.M per 100 lbs; horeenhoe nails, »4.00#5.00 a

box.

Hides stnd Tallow. Hides—No. 1 g. *. hides, S%c; No. 2 g. s. hides ?Hc; No. 1 calf. 10c; No. 2 calf, 8Hc; No. 1 tallow, 2c; No. 2 tallow. 2HcEars* and Prodace. Paying prices:

Eggm—10c.

Poultry-Hens. 8Hc; spring chickens, 10#llc. THE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CaHtle Active — Hogr* Active — Sheep

and Lnmba Active.

Indianapolis Union Stock Yards, ^ug. 3. CattLi—Receipts, 280 head. ShlpmenU small. The general cattle market waa active, and all fat stock, especially In the cow aid nelfer line, sold at strong to

higher prices.

Export and shipping cattle we quote:

Good to prime steers, 1,360 lbs.

and upward ...$ 5 20® 5 65

Fair to medium steers, 1,350

lbs. tnd upward 4 90®6 20

Good to choice 1,110 to 1,300-

lb. steers 5 00®5 35

Fair to medium 1,150 to 1,300

lb. stters 4 70®5 00

Medium to good 900 to 1,100-lb. steers 4

Good to choice feeding steers.... 4 Fair to medium feeding steers.. 3 Common to good Stockers 3

Butchers’ cattle we quote:

Good to choice heifers 4 Fair to medium heifers 3 Common to light halters 3 Good to choice cows 3 Fair to msdium cows 3 Common old cows 2 Veal calves 5 Prime to fancy export bulls..., 3 75®4 tv Godd to choice butcher bulls... 3 2& i |t3 w Common to fair bulls 2 75@3 00

Good to choice cows and

catves 35 00®45 00

Common to medium cows and

calves 15 00®30 00 Hogs—Recerots, 4,000 head. Shipments. 3.000 noad. The hog market was active, with a very good demand from order men; sales were 10® 15c higher than yesterday.

We quote:

Good to choice, medium and

A. 8 W C hleago Gas .

Ches. & Ohio 27% 28 Leather pfd 73*4 73% Kas. & Tex. pfd 36% 36% Lead 31 31 Louis. Ac Nash 74Vj 74*4 Manhattan Con 11914 119% Missouri Pacific 49% 49% Northern Pacific 52% 52% Northern Pacific pTd. 78% 78% New York Central... 139% 140

Pacific Mall Reading ..... Rock Island ...... Southern Ry. pfd. Sugar Refinery ...

St. Paul 1327i

Tennessee Coal

27% 28 73 . 73% 36% 36% 31 31 74% 71% 118% 119 48% ■k> ,a 5214 52%

77%

■774 139

Western Union ... Wabash preferred B. R. T F..S F. S. preferred —

Primary Markets. Primary market receipts of wheat were 653,000 bushels. Minneapolis received 136 cars wheat and Duluth 93 cars, a total of 229 cars, against 79 cars the corresponding day last year. St. Louis: Receipts—Wheat. 93,000 bushels; corn. 59,000 bushels. Shipments— Corn, 137,000 bushels. Toledo: Receipts—Wheat, 194,000 bushels; corn, 56,000 bushels. Shipments— Wheat. 197,000 bushels; corn, 90.000 bushels. v Chicago: Receipts—Wheat, 69,000 bushels; corn. 465,000 bushels. ShlpmentsWheat, 6,000 bushels; corn, 428,000 bushEstimated receipts at Chicago: Wheat, 130 cars; corn, 500 cars; oats, 450 cars; hogs, 18,000 head. Omaha received 5,600 hogs and Kansas City 6,000 hogs. ) Exports of wheat land .flour were: Wheat. 428,000 bushela; flour, 61,000 packages. equivalent to 6877)00 -bushels wheat; corn* 985,000 bushels. Grain Note*. [By A. W. Thotraon’sWlr*.] . Chicago, August 3—The feature of the wheat market was extreme dullness. The little trade doing was almost entirely professional. Some buying by commission houses Is thought by some to be for foreign account, but there is nothing In the action o^ the market to confirm this fact. We think they are liable to become free buyers at any time In this market, and It will be a factor of great importance as helping to absorb the hedging sales against the receipts which keep the market full of wheat all the time. Receipts continue free at winter wheat markets and is surprising in view of the fact that their crops are so short. Farmers evidently are not disposed to hold this year. Until new buying develops we can see nothing to cause a radical up-tum. Stocks of wheat In Antwerp are reported to be 3,000,000 bushels, making a decrease for July of over 1,000,000. Flour sales by two firms In Minneapolis yesterday 32,000 barrels, mostly for domestic account. Clearances for the week are expected to foot up 4,500,000 to 6,000,000. Northwestern receipts 229 cars, against 392 last week and 77 last year. Continental cables: Paris unchanged to %d higher; Antwerp unchanged. Exports heavy, about 750,000 bushels of wheat and flour. Primary receipts 653,000, against 374.OCK) last year. Corn firmer early on report of hot winds doing damage in the West. Good buying orders came in from people along the river, and the effect was to advance the market fractionally. While some damage may occur, it will have to be more than local to offset the promise that we now have to materially advance the price. It Is well to bear in mind that the acreage Is very large, and, without damage, one of the largest crops ever grown will be gathered. Oats dull, with little trade. Cash demand fair to ship East at about %c over September price in store. Provisions moderately active and firmer on higher prices at the yards. There Is a fair outside demand, and local traders also act friendly. Selling mostly by longs, who have bought lower on the break. Cash trade good. Shipments cut meats 3 609,000 pounds, lard 2,189,000 pounds, 46,000 hogs at eight points. Indianapolis Grain Market. Wheat—Quiet; bids for •'regular"; no track bids; No. 2 red 67%c. No. 3 red 64%® 66%c August 67%c, wagon wheat 66c. Corn—Steady: No.l white 33%c,No.2 white (one color) 33%c No. 4 white 30%®52%c, No. 2 white mixed 33o, No. 3 white mixed 33c. No. 4 white mixed 30®32c, No. 2 yellow 3314c, No. 3 yellow 3314c. No. 4 yellow 30%®3214c, No. 2 mixed 33c. No. I mixed 33c. No. 4 mixed 30@32c, ear 33c. Oats—Dull; No. 2 white 24c, No. 3 white 23c, No. 2 mixed 22c, No. 3 mixed

2ic

Hay-No. 1 timothy [email protected]. new No. 1 timothy $9.00®9.50, No. 2 timothy $8,50® 9 Rispections—Wheat-J-No. 2 red 1 car. No. 3 red 1 car, rejected 2 cars; total. 4

- 48%

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Stock Gossip.

[By L W Louis’* Wire ] New York, August 3.—The bearish feeling created by dispatches from the Dakotas of severe storms was further Intensified by the evidence of good selling of Brooklyn Rapid and the simultaneous circulation of the story that some changes were contemplated In the management of the property. One of the principal features of the market was American Tobacco, which was again heavily sold by a prominent Broadway house, but, in spite of the sales, the stock evinced considerable strength, and actually sold higher than at any time since the sales referred to commenced. There is some talk of an 8 per cent, dividend on the common stock and the extension of the business Into

Herald from Washington says Mr. Root spent his first day as Secretary of War In dealing with the yellow fever problem, seeking Information and endeavoring to promote harmony. He declared that he did not purpose to be Influenced by factions, but would do what he thought was right for the service and

the country.

His action in supporting the choice by General Merritt, of Battery’ Point, Del., as the proper place for the artillery troops from Ft. Monroe, is taken as Indicative of his intention to support the officers to whom he intrusts particular won... The surgeon-general favored sending these troops farther north. His intention to support General Wood by keeping the troops at Santiago during the yellow fever season, notwithstanding the recommendations of General Miles to the contrary is Interpreted by some to mean that the commanding general will not be much in evidence. But the Secretary, during a long conference with Gen. Miles this afternoon, assured him that he would value his views on all matters pertaining to the military establishment.

tlon.

FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.

Many Plant* and Vegetable* Would

Thrive in the United State*.

Washington, D. C., August 3.—Walter T. Swingle, special agent of the Agricultural Department, has returned from an eighteen months’ tour of the country bordering on the Mediterranean sea. made In the Interest of the department. During this time Mr. Swingle visited France. Spain, Greece. Italy and Turkey and the Algerian provinces in Africa, penetrating the desert of Sahara. He obtained and forwarded to the department a large variety of seeds and plants, and also made careful notes upon the method of cultivation, etc. He found many plants and vegetables which he thinks will prove adaptable to the southern portion of the United States. Includ-

j°« «“ .here IrrtwUon

profitable field. The advance In Tennes eee Coni and Iron, which was very marked was largely due to the covering of short* end the paucity of offerings. For some time past this stock has been one of the favorite short sales of the street. AH money rates are 4 per cent., and sixty-day money can be had at 4% per cent. The leading presidents of the banks, although not anticipating any great stringency, are practically unanimous in predicting that 4 per cent, will be looked upon as a low rate In September. A t' Indianapolis Clearing*.

August 3. July 27.

Clearings *945.873 50 $854,733 22 Balances 55,834 28 61,130 41 Clearing* in Other Cltie*. Clearings at the larger cities yesterday

and a week ago w^re; August 2. July 26.

New York $218,460,780 $151,953.337 Chlcngo 22.961,760 17,565.392 Boston - 25,264,750 24.206.*43 Philadelphia 19,674,270 13.736.975 St. Louie 6,508.118 4.943,380 Baltimore 3,205,287 2,013,037 New York exchange sold yesterday as follows; Chicago, 20c discount; St. Louis, par hid; 10c premium asked.

Ga* and Gasoline Engine-Maker*. Detroit, August 3.—The National Association of Gas and Gasoline Engine Manufacturers met in their first convention here yesterday. The association was organized only a few months ago, in Columbus. for the purpose of bringing together at stated intervals manufacturers of gas and gasoline engines, to discus* such matters as are of interest to them. Most of the time was devoted to amending bylaws and putting the association on Its proper footing. S. E. Baker, Springfield. O.. was elected president; R. E. Weber, Kansas City, vice-president; A. S. Rodgers, Springfield. O., secretary, and C. D. Hudgeus, Columbus, O., treasurer. The association will hold Its next meeting in Chicago the first Wednesday In November. Purchased More Coke Land. Pittsburg, Pa.. August 3.—The Federal Steel Company, which yesterday sold over 1,100 acres of Fayette county coal land to William J. Rainey, of Cleveland, has pur chased nearly 6,000 acres of coke land In the same county at a price approximating $2,500,000. The Federal Steel Company has organized the Smithfleld & Masontown Railroad Company, with a capital stock of $110,000, to build a railroad eleven miles long, to connect their field with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad.

GOLD DEMOCRATS' DAY.

A CURE FOR LOCKJAW.

^ *r-F?Tnis7i?*5' I *lx^ and' heavy pockiiig::::

W’xr****%,* . «*%.*•»*

Mb. H 7*#116;,*eenn4*. Mb. *1.*6#1.M. pie. 9O#0*e. pineapple*, standard. 2-lb, |1 6S#1.*0; *■»- md*. 2- lb. H.«8#1.W: strlnx beans. 3-lb can*. Me; *ah»on. 1-lb. M#tl.M; pineapple*. Bahama, ft *0#2 K; pease. • tried. 11 ioex n. early Jane, Mcfflt.tC; marrow. Me; soaked, 70

$31.00: corn, sugar,

Mam, Mb, lOc, IWct* PBgtound: Allspice. Ufftjtc: cassia, BMIM; macs, Mcffft.M; nutmegs t.v@4»e. Dried Fruit*—Appiee. sun-dried. »c: currants, 7H#de; citron. figs. l*%#U.e; raiatna Two Crown, a lb.. 6c; evaporated aprl

rlRt'aln-

Misesi

tomatoe* *-lb. ttcOft

Mo#61.10; apple butter, a do*,

.$4 «0®4 65 . 4 55®4 90 . 4 S5«t>4 70 . 4 60® 4 65 . 4 00® 4 6 5 . 3 90#4 25 Shipments

plto; date*. 6#Hc.

Pro eerie* ffew Orleans

!***—■ Fdir to prime Rf?*Jc. ohulce, 31#46c

llPliiN I

-Medium, I4#»c. .... . wSTcorn *;rop. bb,*.

Vinegar-Melt («4-«r*in test), on. Pea beans, hand-picked.

H tee—CalUorala, 4%#7%o: Japan, Lake Halt—Is car-lot*, 7k, in snail

Starch -pearl. 2’*ff8%e; Champion

1 and Mb package*, corn, l-lb •*. 'Jt •%*• fiaitdr—Stick. 60; common go. New Ihcktee—*,*» In bbla., ft.tO;

*4.20; 1,200 la kalf'bblo, SUSi

»nr-

*6#40o

> gallon; half-

warn, 1 FfeT*

Common lightweights

Pigs Rougha Sheep-Receipts, 350 head

fair. The sheep and lamb market was only fairly active, and prices were gener-

ally 26c lower.

Good to choice lambs $5 25#6 00 Common to medium lambs 3 50®5 00 Good to choice sheep 3 SO®-! 25 Fair to medium sheep 2 75®3 25 Common sheep 2 00#2 50 Bucks, per 100 lbs 2 O0ff3 00

Chlcatro Live Stock Market.

Chicago. August 3.—Estimated receipts of hog* to-day, 19.000 head; to-morrow. 18.000 head; market active to 10c higher; mixed botchers $4.2*<4 t$5, good heavy *4.45®462%. tough heavy 88.SMm.25, light $4.4 f '® , 4.75. Cattle—Receipts. 5.000 head; market 10c higher; beeves $4-607t6.0(>. cows and heifers |2.O0#5.8B. Texas steers $3 50f>’4.75, stookcra

and feeders $3.25®4 90.

Live 8lock at Cincinnati. Cincinnati. O., August 8.—Hog*-Strong; Fair to good packers $4,464x4.5,7, common and roughs |3.75<i4.35. Cattle—Slow, fatr to good whippet* $V.C'0£‘5.25. common $3.4f>5f

1 C%rm—No. 3 white 21 cars. No. 4 white 1

i car No. 3 yellow 7 cars, No. 3 mixed 7 30 cars; total. 36 cars. _ „ . „ ! Oats—No. 2 white 1 car. No. 2 mixed 3

1*! cars, rejected 1 car; total, 5 cars.

„ “ Hay—No. 2 timothy 3 cars; total. 3 cars. 4 ^ tlosing of Other Wheat Market*.

3 ® [By A. W. Thom»on a Wlr*.]

August 3. Sept. Dec. Cash. New York ^4% n% ....

St. Louis bWs'69% 72% Minneapolis 66% ® ,

Duluth

Toledo 71% 69%

Sew York Provision*. New York. August 3.—Butter -Receipts. 4 087 packages; quiet and steady; Western c’reamerv l5@18e. fresh factory ll#14c, factory 14®14%c. Cheese—Receipts. 7,460 packages; firm; large white and colored 914c. small white and colored 9%c. Eggs-Re-cetpts, 6,754 packages; steady; Western ungraded 10® 13c. Sugar—Raw strong; fair refining 315-16c. centrifugal <96 test) 4%c, 'molasses sugar 3 13-16c. s,offee—Dull; No. 7 5%c. - - Cincinnati Market. Cincinnati. O., August 3.—Flour—Eaby. Wheat—Quiet at 68%c. Corn—Quiet at 341®:. Oats—Steady at 22c. Rye—Quiet at 56o. Provisions—Steady. WhiskyDull at $1.26. Flax at t hi can a. Chicago. August 9.—Flax—Cash Northwest $1.01. cash Southwest 97e. September 96c, October 96\c, December 96%c. Indiana Otl. Montpelier, Ind,, August 3.—Indiana oil SSc a barrel.

STOCKS, MO\EY .VXD IIOXDS. Specialties Showed an Early Ad-vance-Railroad* Sufficed. New York. August 3.- Tho market was unsettled and decidedly irregular at the opening. The specialties generally advincet^sliarply, Sugar leading. The railroads, on the other hand, were Inclined to

Has Been Used in Europe bat Only Became Known Here Recently. [New York Special Philadelphia Pre**.] Here Is a new cure for lockjaw. European medical journals have told of It, but It was not until to-day that definite news about It was obtained here. “Treatment of tetanus, or lockjaw, by injections of carbolic acid solution has been remarkably successful in Italy," said Dr. Antonio Fanomi, or No. SS West Tenth street. “I thank Dr. George L. Freeman, whose letter has Just been published, for giving credit where It Is due; yet he seems to question the results claimed for the treatment. T a>n happy to be able to give him the facts. "Carbolic acid is a cure 0 for tetanus, because It Is antl-thermlc. antt-toxlc and antl-spasmodlc; that is, it keeps off the fever, neutralizes the poison and prevents the spasms of tetanus. It Is administered by hypodermic Injection in a solution of from 2 to 3 per cent., in distilled water. The doses are from three to four centigrammes of the solution dally. They have gone as high as thirty-five centigrammes In one day without any sign of carbolic acid poisoning. “Professor Bacelll, director of the Royal Medical Clinic of the University of Rome, first discovered the merits of carbolic acid as a tetanus cure in 1897. Since then it has been freely used among members of the profession In Italy, Germany, France and Russia. “Statistics show that BacelH’s discovery is infinitely superior to the anti-toxla treatment of either Ttzzonl or Behring. I have at hand reports showing that up to last March thirty-one patients have been treated with Bacelli s method, only one of whom died. .Of forty patients treated with Tlzzonf eight died. Of another country) treated with Behring's anti-toxin four died. Of nine patients (In another country) treated with Behring's antl-loxln two died. “All of these methods are far superior to old-fashioned treatment, under which seventy out of every one hundred patients died. "I would strongly atvise the use of carbolic acid for other reasons than Its efficacy. It is cheap, and so within reach of all sufferers, and It takes only a few moments to prepare the solution, where as antl-tetanlc serum is expensive and H not always to be obtained, unless one lives In a large city. Even then it is not tc* be found In stock in every drug store. AU these serums for tetanus, diphtheria, tuberculosis, etc., lose their strengthwhen they are kept long, i have known cases in which they deteriorated In five months, some In three months. "I have experimented for two year* with anti-pneumonia serum. In such cases the use of old serum is not successful. I am surprised not to have heard of the use of Bacclli's treatment In any of the recent cases of tetanus In New

York.”

———-o—— “lirenkavtn} from Rome Scheme." * [New York Sun.] So far only 3.252 persons have joined the "break away from Rome" movement In Austria, which was started by the rabid German politicians on account of the Catholic church's standing by the various nationalities of its faith in life empire. Of these 1.390 are enrolled In Bohemia, where the Czechs for the present have the upper hand of tho Germans, and 1.023 In lower Austria, the province In which Vienna is. where the clericals have tried to restrain anti-Semitic violence somewhat. Too Late to Beffln. [Chicago Post.) "Why did old Skinphlint insist that his wife should give away the bride when his daughter was married?" "Oh, he said he'd n6ver given away anything yet, and he was too old to begin.’’

Had Everythin* Their Own Way at the Maryland Convention. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] Washington. D. C.. August 3.—The gold Democrats took complete possession of the Democratic party in Maryland yesterday. Senator Gorman was absent, but directed the result. The nominees for Governor and Comptroller are bankers and gold Democrats. The flr.anclal record of Isador Raynor, nominee for Attorney-General, was made In Congress. Ho opposed free sliver and supported the unconditional repeal of the Sherman law. His colloquies with William J. Bryan In the House on the money question are still fresh In the minds of ’Washington iieople. Maryland Democrats are confident of victory. MAIL FOR THE YUKON. Only Letter* nnd Postal Card* Can be Handled—Xo Parcel*. New York. August 3.—A special ♦« the Times from Washington says: Third Asnlstant Postmaster-General Madden hAs issued an order calling the attention of postmasters everywhere to the fact that -ackuges can not be mailed to the Yukon district. Letters and postal cards can be sent td the Yukon territory, but there is no way 111 which parcels or third or fourth class matter can be forwarded. It seems that some postmasters have failed to notify persons who have attempted to send such matter of the rule, and peopie who have tried to wend clothing and other articles to their friends on the Yukon have had their trouble for their pains. Postmasters are instructed to decline all such mat-

ter.

Screen Men Better Acquainted. Detroit, August 3.—Representatives of thirteen of the largest window-screen and screen-door manufacturers of the country got together quietly yesterday and discussed trade subjects. W. B. Phillips, of Trenton. Mich., whe presided at the meeting, when asked about a rumor that a trust had been formed, said the meetlnn was held "simply to get better acquainted," and denied that a trust was even contemplated. He admitted, however, that prices were discussed. IXDIAX TEAS IX AMERICA.

Increased

GOODRICH APPOINTED.

A Shelbyvlllc Man Becomes a Second Lieutenant. [Special to The Indianapolis New*.] Washington. D. C.. August 3.—George E. Goodrich, of Shelbyvllle. late first lieutenant In the One-hundred-and-slxty-flrst Indiana Regiment, has been appointed a second lieutenant In the volunteer army. Root Going to Xew York. Washington, D. C., August 3.—Secretary Root will leave this evening for New York, to be absent until Monday. It is likely that he will see the President before he returns to Washington. FEAR ANTI-TRUST LAWS.

Capitalist* Hesitate About Investln* In Ketv Combination*.

Chicago, August 3—The Record says: It Is said that the anti-trust laws which seem about to be enacted in different States have caused capitalists to hesitate before putting money into the proposed organizations. W. B. Dodds, of W. B. Dodds & Co., says that the laundry combine, of which his firm Is the representative in this city, has been abandoned Until more favorable times. W. A. Vincent, attorney and principal promoter of the plow trust, claims to have secured the renewal of many of the expired option*, and will make further efforts to organize a plow combine. F. H. Herhold, a large chair manufacturer, who favors forming a trust, says he has heard nothing for wmeks concerning the deal, and as far as he knows It is all off. Although there are no representatives of the proposed thrasher combine in this city. It is said that the scheme was dropped some time ago. Iron Price* Still Rising. New York. August 3.—In Its review of trade conditions, the Iron Age to-day says; The rising tendency continues unabated, and It Is a question whether delays In deliveries have not actually become worse than better lately. Scarcity of labor, scarcity of coke, of plg-lron, billets, wlro> rod*, is troubling makers from step to step upward to the final consumer. Sales for delivery during the first half of 1900 and beyond are growing more numerous, thus showing that many buyers are willing to pay present prices for the certainty of securing their supplies. As far as deliveries dining the remainder of the year are concerned, the maintenance of prices Is conceded by the majority, while every day brings accessions to the ranks of those who hold that we are to see a considerably higher level yet for urgent requirements. This seems to be the situation In plglron. both fn foundry and In Bessemer grades, and for delivery during the next few months there has been a further advance. Pittsburg reccrds sales of Besse-

Importatlon and Direct Trade with Colombo. [New Tork Past.] , »

Tea Importers are very much exercised over the proposed abolition of the "draft pound," or of the practice made by planters from time immemorial of allowing a pound extra in every hundred pounds as compensation for waste. Planters are starting for England to open tea agencies, as the sellers in London have withdrawn all their teas, refusing to sell, and. as It were, boycotting the prbducts of India and Ceylon and making, a market for China teas of the lower grade- This war. begun by the dealers against the India and Ceylon planters, will not be N so severely felt In this country, as it will In England and Europe, although tca-drlnk-ing Is on the increase In this country. That the trade is In earnest on the suoJeet oi the draft pound admits of no

doubt.

While Americans can not be said to have become a nation of tea-drinkers, never before has there been so much interest shown by the public regarding the tea question. This Interest has arisen from the agitation going on regarding pure-food products, for the evidence given before the Senate pure-food commission regarding adulteration was of a startling character. The tax imposed on tea as a war measure undoubtedly had a serious effect upon the tea market, and for a time acted in the most unexpected way by actually putting premium on poor teas which had been held here for years, enabling holders to market them, anu practically presenting the owners with a bonus almost equal to the cost price of the teas. This stock, which was large on June 1 (when the tea tax became operative). Is now very small, and the result Is that the retail trade must soon face existing conditions and Increase the retail price of tea. The duty on tea Is 10 cents a pound, no matter what the quality is. and Is. of course, disproportionate on tea retailing at 25 Cents a pound, when compared with tea bringing 50 cents, 60 sents or a dollar a pound.^ Demiind tor eke*!* Tea. There is always a demand for cheap tea. and the difference between the price of low and of high-grade tea has been greatly reduced: Instead of being 30 or 40 cents apart wholesale, they are now probably not more than 10 cents apart. One can readily see that the retail grocer has to pay proportionately more for the lower grades and less for the higher grades than he did formerly. Instead of Increasing prices slightly and giving the consumers the better grades, which they demand, many retail grocers have sought to satisfy the consumers with the poorer class of tea. which they do not want, and the result has been not at all advantageous to the tea market a» a whole. Another matter In the tea market Is the Increasing popularity of Ceylon-Indla teas in this country. As an indication of the changed conditions of trade, and following closely the establishment of a direct line of steamers between this port and Colombo, 1 larger number of India and Ceylon plant ers have thought that the time ▼;&* opportune to establish direct trade here. Heretofore Ceylon and India teas recelv»d In this country have been purchased In London, and from lots Intended for consumption In Great Britain, where heavier teas are used than those popular In America. Teas Imported directly from Ceylon will be especially suited to local consumption. This Is a new departure, and, coming at a time when there is certainly a marked depression In the tea trade, it

Is very significant.

As to prices, the facts are against a decline. There is an Increased consumption all over the world, and a material shortage Is shown at London, the great tea-mart of the world. An Interesting fact Is that during thl* season a very considerable quantity of tea has been bought In New York for re-exportation to London at prices lower than those In the

London market.

As an evidence of the Increase. In consumption. the direct shipments of Ceylon tea to Russia. Germany. Australlaand America, from Colombo. w **re 6,000,000 pounds more In 1898 than in 1897. rhls means that England will have to make up this shortage from teas groom jp countries other than Ceylon and India and thl* fact In itself will increase prices h Again. It looks as though the recent establishment of tea-saloon* may still fur-

ther Increase consumption here.

—— <> 1

To Protect Frnlt from Bird*.

[Chicago Tribune.]

As an example of the peculiar Inventions on which patents are taken out. the overcoat for choice fruit might be mentioned. The device consists of a traruguront celluloid screen, which fits tightly about the fruit, an opening being left for the wem. It Is made In two halves, which are fastened together with tiny clanspe. The screen l* Intended to protect especially choice specimens of fruit from the attacks of birds and in-eots. An English clergyman is responsible for the invention, which is not j'kely to be generally adopted by frult-growere who have large orchards.

[Special to Th* Indianapolis New*.] Acton, Ind.. August J.-There are some people at Camp Acton, especially several old couples, who have been here every summer tor years and years, who think the camp ground Is the best pl^ce on earth. The bumble-bees seem to like it, too. A family moved into a cottage one day last week, and heard a peculiar sound as they were getting their household goods in order. The sound came from a corner behind a door. Some one tapped against the wall, and heard a sound of busy humming. The bees had found a way in between the lining oft the wills and the board*. The walls had been freshly lined with canvas, so the bees were shut In. One woman who had Just moved Into her cottage saw queer movements In a mattress which is In the cottage all the year. Her husband Investigated and found a nest of bumble-bees. The investigation stepped Immediately with a huge

bonfl.e.

Camp Afloat. Camp Acton was almost afloat yesterdar afternoon. Little lakes and river* converted the once inland tent city Into dripping Islands. Many of the cottages leaked and caused no little discomfort to chagrined housewives. The rain prevented many of the campers .from attending services last night, but the small audience was appreciative of the address given by tho Rev. Aaron Worth, from near Kokomo. on the liquor question. He was once the Prohibition candidate for Governor. This is the last day of the W\ C. T. U. services. The Rev. M. W*. Harkins, of Anderson, will give an address to-night, then Camp Acton will be given over to the Holiness Association. Mrs. C. B. Wright, of Greensburg. spoke on “The Hadley Industrial School” this morning. Mrs. A. T. Whitson, State treasurer of the W. C. T U.. spoke on "Indiana Normal Institutes." and Prof. Monroe Vayhlnger, of Moores HH1. gave an address on “To What Extent Are We Responsible fer the Existence of the Liquor Traffic?” Tals afternoon Mrs. Ella Denny. State superintendent of Jail and prison work, and Mrs. L. F. McWhlrter, State president. spoke. Attendance Increasing. The attendance has been small this year, im, people have , begun to come In now for the holiness meeting. Nearly oil the cottages have been rented, and. judging from the letters that are pouring in. tents will have to be put up In order to accommodate the people. The holiness leaders who are on the grounds now say the meeting will be unparalleled. Some of the ministers who will be present are the Rev. C. J. Fowler, of Haverhill, Mass., president of the National Holiness Association; the Rev. B. Carradlne. D. D., of St. Louis, Mo.; the Rev. Byron J. Rees, evangelist. Fall River, Mass.; the Rev. C. W. Ruth, evangelist, Indianapolis. There will be no gate fee

charged.

The Camp Acton Assoc.'atlon will hold a business meeting this evening at 6:45.

ZjT.'VlixrwP Xotes.

The^Rev. Mr. Ruth and family took a

cottage to-day.

Mr*. Carrigan Is visiting her daughter,

Mlsu Julia Shay.

Mr. Harvey Talbott, who was visiting Mrs. Wright, has returned to the city. Mrs. Gertrude Ward, of Indianapolis, Is a »nest of her aunt. Mrs. L. B. McClain. Dr. and Mrs. Stratford came to attend the business meeting of the stockholders

to-night.

Mr. E. G. Bowman, wife, and daughter Lida, of Indianapolis, have been Visiting Mrs. L. B. McClain. Mrs. Jennie Y. Bean, of Charleston, Ind., will come next Saturday, to be the guest of Mrs. L. £. McClain. Mr*. Judkins and Mrs M. A. Culbertron were on the grounds to-day seeing to the renting of their cottages, M ss Edith Wheeler and MlsS Edna Robison returned from the city last mgnt. Mrs. Wheeler came this afternoon. Mrs. E. C. Burton, Miss Edna Burton, of Indianapolis, and Miss Mary McClellan, of Deputy, are visiting Mrs. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp, of Indianapoltt, have taken a cottage in the square. Mr*. Knapp's mother, of ShelbyviUe, will visit

th.*m.

Mr. J. T. Morris and family, of Carth*ge. have taken a ce ttage In Railroad avenue. Mr. Joseph Frisco, of Cleveland. O., In with them. Mrs. FLie and children, Mrs. Siddal, Mr. and Mrs White and Mr. L. A lkinson have been visiting Mrs. Thatcher and Mrs. Clancy.

P. Henry, Ml** Ballte Hert, Mins D, Mailott Mis* M. Fields, F. W. Pringle, Crawf owl He. Mr. sad Mrs. Charles C. Mayfield Sullivan’ Grace Wheat, Chicago; Daisy Htrlckler, Franklin; Nellie Wiley, Cincinnati; J. E. McVsjr. lasxingtaii. Ky >t Alfred W. Hatton, isindon. England; Bertha Plaster, PUtsboro; H. K. Johnson, Martinsville. LIVING LIKE MILLION AIRE*. The LaxnHoaa Snonner Reaart that aa Ingenious Woman la Raaalaff.

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One woman ha* * acceded In evolving a novelty In the way of a summer bote which has parsed *ucce**>tully through Lie test of two summers. The accommodations might safely be enlarged to twice their present limit*; but a* an lncm.se of the limited quarters would Interfere with the Idea which has brought success to the scheme, she will probably content herse>f with raising th* pricea They are high enough now, for eccromy was not a feature of her plans. £be knew the value of novelty and set out to supply something which the summer sojourner had never before been able to find. There was nothing new In tho Idea of the elaborate summer, hotel. That had already been tried and waa anyhow.. beyond her means. The summer boarding-house with Its suppose ! features of farm life. Leah vegetables, eggs and milk was too old a etory to promise much profit. But the country house was something unknown to the field of summer resorts until this place waa opened. The luxurious life of a well kept country house was something accessible only to those who were Invited or had the fortune necessary to have such a place of their own. Beautiful grounds, horse* and carriage* of distinctly modish character, servants ui livery, a handsome and tasteful house, with complete freedom from any atmosphere of the hotel on the one hand or the country boarding-house on the other— that was the sort of establishment wh en

this woman decided to keep.

She was able to rent for a term of Y«»r* In a fashionable region near New York a country house, large enough to answer her purpose. In the lifetime of Its former owne» It had frequently contained house parties of as many as forty people. Tne grounds and appurtenances were as handsome as any that belonged to the millionaires in the neighborhood. The prices for entertainment were put at a figure which made it ttonsible to keep up the house as It had been kept. Precautions were taken net to admit persons who might not be congenial. No comfort or luxury that was characteristic of tho place during the days of its private possession was omittedMany of the old servants were retained. The same butler presided every night at the half-past 7 o’clock dinner, which is served now quite »* It wa* formerly. Th* same coachman Is in charge of the stable*. r"d the ground* retain their present well kept and attractive appearance through the efforts of the same head gardener who

used Jo be In charge of them.

A steam launch on a small lake near the house Is as accessible as when the forme? owner u. , *ed it, and the men who go dally to the citv travel to and from the station In a coach which In every detail of 't* equipment Is as smart as any In the neighborhood. Life move* In this summer resort with the smoothness and ease that luxury gives. The size of the place Is such. that the guests may wander about In freedom without the danger of seetng more than they want of one another. Such I lades are not likely to increase much ’n number. The woman who thought of this one has especial fitness to make U succestful, and her own acquaintance Insured her at the outset guests enough to warrant so unusual a venture. It la expensive— so very expensive, that persons might take lea*: pretentious houses for what a suite of rooms cost in this house. But they would not get then the particular luxury which this particular landlady sought to provide —the Inxury of life In a country house which In Its most enjoyable estate a I way* seems to root on a basis of accumulated

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STATE SU'XDAY-SCHOOLS. The Christian Church Association In Session at Bethany. [Special to The Indianapolis New*.] Bethany, Ind.. August 3.—The State Sunday-school Association of the Christian church bsgan a three-days’ session in the park to-day. J. H. McNeil Is president of the association; J. T. Legg. evangelist; H. A Turney, secretary, and Amo* Clifford, treasurer. The exercl»es of the convention began at 10 o'clock with a report from President McNeil, of Muncle. followed by that of Evangelist Legg. of Logansport, who gave a resume of his work and travels during the year. Resolutions were presented and adopted to support heartily and provide for the perpetuation of the present successful meetings of Bethany Assembly. It was reported that $1,700 was yet needed In order to make payable the $3,300 of stock that has aPqady been subscribed, anl that $700 additional will be required to meet all debts. The outlook 1* bright fer Bethany Assembly, but .minedlate he.p Is necessary. At 2 p. m. came Institute work, conducted by J. T. Legg. This wa* followed by a discussion of Sunday-school music and a primary teaeheis' conference, leu by Mrs. M. A Whistler, of Evansville. Last Xlght's Concert. The concert given by the choir and orchestra of the Third Christian church of Indianapolis In the tabernacle last night called forth much praise from lover* of good music. The chorus was composed of nearly fifty trained singers. As soloists there were Mrs. Vonnie E. Posey, soprano; Mrs. Alice Fleming Evans, contralto: Charles E. Mendell, basso, and Charles Daugherty, tenor. Miss Grace Black, pianist; Miss Eula WUhlte, violinist. and Mr. F. A. Cotton, cornet lift, asslued. The whole of the cantata “The Resurrection." was given, preceded by a choral number, “The* Glory of the Lord. Yesterday afternoon the stockholders of Bethany Assembly elected the following directors: A. M. Atkinson, L. L. Carpenter Wabash; Mrs. Maude E. Shower*. Bloomington; Mrs. 8. A. R. Boor. Newcastle; J. H. McNlel. Muncle; W. D. Starr. Noblesvllle. New arrivals are Mrs. Julia Crane. Mrs. D. H. Cobb. Mrs. Ida M Brown, Miss M. Wilson, Miss Helen Case. Miss Wilsop, Jennie McNelly. William McNelly Jenny Pickens. Mr. and Mr*. Benjamin FrankHn. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parkhurst, Mrs. G. M. Henderso*, Eld win Henderson. J. M. Terrell, Anna Bynum, R. F. Davidson, H. A. Cotton. Jeu Pong. Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Stuart. Charle* D. Mendall. Rose E. Mendall. Edith Mendall. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Posey. Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Lowry, Laura Ktnnlon. Gertrude Wilmington, Pearl Mauzy, Lottie McCabe, Maude Roach, Mr*. F. B. Downey. Clarence Strong, Charles Daugherty. Mrs. J. C.A*hley, Jessie Payne. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Slauter, Ida Sweenle, Mae Egan, O. A. Lewellen, Burris A. Jenkins. Margaret Shellhouse, Mrs. M. Roberts. Alice Barker, Mrs. M. Leonard, Jane Kenyon, Nettle Murry, Charles McAlpln, Fred Dungan, Mr. and Mr*. W. E. Avery, Francis weaver. Will McHatton, W. G. Prahm, Indianapolis; C. E. Grove, E. S- Conner, Chauncy Butler, Leota Bray. Irvington; J. 8. Easter, Brazil; W. G. Snyder, Salem; Florence Evans, Crawfordsvllle: Charle* Springer. .Wingfield; Sutphtn W. «T. Allison. Bloomington; H. J. McGinnis:Sandborne; Mrs. J. 8. Thompmn, Mrs. H. Haskett. Ruby Maddox, Mrs. M. A. Gogin. Kail* Thompson. Mrs. S. Catteton, Palestine; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gilbert, New Lb~ l,on, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. McCallp, J.

TO COXXECT THE TWO OCEAXS. Engineer Kariwelsse’s Scheme Not Favored In Panama. [CorrMPondence Chicago Record.]* No serious attention Is paid Jn Panama to the fantastic canal scheme proposed by an Italian engineer, named Kartweisse, who has been around Washington for several years and is quite well known In Chi- - cago. He proposed a tunnel 500 feet wide, 2S8 feet high (180 feet above water), and about 9,000 feet, or on* and two-thirds miles, long, through the mountains of the isthmus of Darien, from the gulf of that rame to the river St. Mary, which flows through the Aputi valley into the Gulf of St. Miguel. That is no doubt the narrowest part of the Isthmus—tbs slenderest neck of land between Alaska and Patagonia. Not more than twelve or thirteen miles separate tide water from tide water, but It la covered with a range of rocky mountains, riring to a bight of 3,000 or 4.000 feet, which are not subject to excavation. Kariwelsse thinks It practicable to pierce them with a tunnel wide enough to allow four ships to pass abreast. He would light it with electricity, and provide some sort of cable arrangements to tow them through, so as to avoid smoke. The northern entrance to Kartweisse’* canal could be near the site of Carets, the first European settlement In the new continent, end the mountains, to be tunneled arc those upon which Balboa stood when he discovered the.»nclflc ocean. It Is one of the most Interesting historical spots In all Alnerica. 0 The Limit of Endurance. (Chicago Post.] Little by little the trusts are extending their giant arms and gathering to themselves all the comforts and necessaries of life. The latest exposition of thl* Iniquity 1* found in the reports of a "gigantic industry' 1 In Indiana which promise* to develop Into A skunk trust. It has been our belief that every citizen of thU free and enlightened republic should be at liberty to go forth to pluck his polecats wherever he may find them. We are In hearty sympathy with game laws and other provision* for the preservation of animal life, but It would seem that a skunk trust Is In direct violation of constitutional privilege*. It 1* time to warn the Republican party against the danger of overdoing thl* trust business. The people have endured patiently the operations offlhe combinations which have been formed against them, and have seen one trust follow another until nothing was left save sktinks, tadpoles, gopher* and a few other necessities of bucolic culture. The movement to put skunks Into the privileged class of trusts demonstrates that nothing Is to be left sacred to open and healthful competition. Trusts are rapidly becoming a stench In the nostrils of the people.

B. H. SHIEL A CO. Antl-Trast Live Stock Market. Indianapolis, August S. 1690. We had fair receipt*, and the market strong; 10c higher. All market* reported higher to-day. The yellow fever *care ha* held back the hog*, and the receipt* have been very light thl* week. We quote: Lights. 1*0 to 160, *nd uniform, at *4.65 to $4.70; medium* and heavle* at *4 60 to *4 66 Good cattle are strong, and common cattle alow.

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