People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1895 — Page 5

LA GASCOGNE SAFE.

BIC french steamer arrives AT NEW YORK. Her Machinery Disabled and She Was Unable to Make the Port —Tugs Go to Her Assistance and Bring Her In in Safety. New York, May 22.—The French line steamer La Gascogne, Capt. Baudelon, Havre May 11, a little more than three days overdue, was sighted east of . Fire island at 10 a. m. this morning, moving slowly. She had on board ' ninety-five saloon and 402 steerage passengers. La Gascogne has no doubt met with some accident to her machinery, as she has set signals indicating that she needs the assistance of two tugs. From this it would apepar that she'cannot depend upon her own machinery to reach port or that her steering gear has become deranged and she fears to enter the channel without help. Two tugs have gone to the assistance of La Gascogne. The French liner's officers are the same, w’ith one exception, as those that were in command during its memorable passage ending Feb. 11, when it reached port after sixteen days at sea, having suffered two breaks in its machinery. The one not among its present list of officers is Chief Engineer Martine, who won fame and honorable decoration by the French government and the gratitude of thousands by his able performance of duty on the occasion of its last mishap. Its officers are Commander Baudelon, Second Captain Masclet, Chief Officer Conti, Second Officer Piton, Third Officer Bandegren, Chief Engineer Ltbars, promoted from second engineer; Second Engineer Gouverne, Third Engineer Vallin, Fourth Engineer Ledref, Purser Japhet, Assistant Purser La Chevtllerie, and Physician> Gervais. Agent Forget says that La Gascogne was fitted with new boilers last year in order that its steam power might be increased. Originally its boiler < stood a steam pressure of 150 pounds to the Square inch. They were supplanted by boilers of 225 pounds pressure, which i»- . greased the strain on the machinery—which had not b'eeh Changed—and increased the revolutions of the piston from fifty-three to sixty-two a minute, the piston could not stand, and Jan. 26, two days after it started on its first voyage with the increased steam power, its piston broke.

CORPSES OF GIRLS FOUND.

Is Thought One Committed Suicide After Drowning Her Sister. Oregon, Mo., May 22. —The bodies of both the Chambers girls drowned in the Missouri river at Bartlett, lowa, about ten days ago have been found. The body of Charlotte, aged 17, was caught by Dan Ellishire, a fisherman, in his net, and the body of the 10-year-old girl was caught about thirty miles south of here. These girls were half sisters, both daughters of C. M. Cham>bers, living near Bartlett; lowa, and the younger was a daughter of Mrs. Wolfenberger of this city, who formerly was C. M. Chambers’ wife. The girls were very mysteriously drowned, but their friends think the older girl drowned her sister and then committed suicide. Charlotte’s clothing w’as found securely pinned together near the knees, and the sleeves of her dress were securely pinned to her shoulders, indicating either that she had thus secured them herself to avoid involutarily escaping death when she should make the fatal leap into the water, or else that she was the victim Of foul play.

WHITE'S IDENTITY FIXED.

Ijlew York Court Sends a Special Commissioner to Washington. Port Townsend, Wash., May 22.—The death and identity of Ansel White, the lost heir to the $4,000,000 estate, has been fully established by a special court commission sent to this coast by the probate court of Utica, 'N» Y. It appears a period of fifty years elapsed from the time White hurridly left his home in company with another man’s wife until his heirs learned of,his death near Port Angeles. White and the woman went to Illinois, where they separated and he went out west to California and ultimately settled on a lonely ranch in the Olympic mountains, where thirty years later he died. His will bequeathing all his worldly possessions to Preston M. Troy is pronounced worthless so far as it applies to the eastern estate.

Will End a Bad Bargain.

Washington, May 22.—The American British and German noiders of the bonds of Guatemala, according to recent advices received here, received an offer by the government of about 75 cents on the dollar for bonds in default. Although Guatemala is the wealthiest of the Central American republics, default was made in her bonds in February of last year. The bondholders will most likely accept the proposition.

Town Destroyed by Fire.

Pittsburg, Pa., May 22.—A Wellsville N. Y., dispatch says that the town of Angelica, N. Y.. was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Angelica is the county seat of Allegheny county and has a population of about 1,000. Particulars are meager, as the wires are down.

Leather Prices Doubled.

Newark; N. J., May 22.—Fifteen of the leading leather manufacturers of this city, represen: ing the largest owners of prepared leather in the United States, have sent out letters to dealers notifying them of an advance of from 50 to 100 per cent on cured stock. A capital of $16,000,000 was represented at the meeting.

Twenty per Cent Damage to Wheat.

Minneapolis, Minn.. May 22.—Specials from points in the Red River Valley say that two days of hot sun have revealed the extent of the damage to the wheat ly frost by bringing out the brown spots. Correspondents estimate it as high as 20 per cent.

Foot of Snow in Colorado.

Creede. Col., Mgy 22.—1 t has been snowing here for twelve hours. The snow lies a foot deep In the streets.

KAISER INTERESTED.

EMPEROR WILLIAM STUDYING SILVER QUESTION. Copies of Speeches of Leaders on Both Sides Secured by Him —Two Hundred Drowned—Other News from Across the Sea. London, May 22.—The Standard’s Berlin correspondent says that Emperor William has obtained copies of A. J. Balfour’s speeches, Archbishop Walsh's pamphlet and writings and speeches on the bimetallic question. The Berlin correspondent of the Times, commenting on the debate in the lower house of the Prussian diet on the bimetallic resolution, says the speeches indicated the complete confusion reigning in the centrist party on the bimetallic question. The Nord Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung declares there is no sign of accession of support to the bimetallic movement.

WAITING FOR THE UNITED STATES. Chili Has Not Settled the American Construction Company Matter. Valparaiso, Chili, May 22.—The minister of foreign affairs said in the senate that the questions relative to the American Construction company had not yet been settled because of the delay of the United States government in answering the Chilian notes on the subject. The minister of foreign affairs declares that the treaty of peace and commerce with Bolivia has been signed. Hundred and Sixty-eight Drowned. Madrid, May 22.—Further details received here of the loss of the Spanish steamer Gravina, wrecked off Manilla, .Philippine Islands, during a typhoon, show that 168 persons were drowned. Only two of those on board are believed to have been saved. Dissolution Is Inevitable. London, May 22.—The Times In a leader on the political situation says: “The government may cling to office for a few weeks and delay for a short time the appeal to the country, but the inevitable end is only postponed.” Diplomatic Relations Restored. Yokohama, May 22.—Diplomatic relations between China and Japan have been resumed by the appointment of Count Hayashi, vice foreign minister, t§ be Japanese minister to ePklng. Disagreed on Congo Question. Brussels, May 22.—1 tis reported that the minister for foreign affairs. Count de Merode Westerloo, has resigned on account of differences with his colleagues regarding the Congo question.

TS CONFER WITH SEMINARIES.

Additional Members of the Committee Are Appointed by Dr. Booth. Pittsburg, Pa ; , May 22. —After devotional exercises the Presbyterian general asembly proceeded to business this morning. Before taking up the subject of foreign missions 1 the announcement was made that the moderator had appointedr** the additional members of the to cojiier with the theological semjfcartes.'Dr. P; C. Monfort of Cincinnati,- the Rev. W. H. Hubbard of Aubyrn, N. Y., Governor James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania and Judge C. E... Vanderburgh of Minneapolis, and to ffit.vacancfes in the same committee Dr. George W.'F. Bttrch of New York, Judge Robert H. Hinckley of Philadelphia and Judge Thomas Ewing of Pittsburg. To the committee on conference with Lane seminary Dr. John I. Blackburn of Covington, Ky„ was appointed to replace Dr. Birch of New York.

SEVERE STORM IN TEXAS.

Crops Ruined and Trains Delayed by Washouts. San Antonio, Texas, May 22.—Heavy rain, hail and wind storms prevailed over southwest Texas last night. The rainfall in this city flooded the streets and raised the river about one foot. Specials from El Paso, Pecos. Waring and Comfort, on the Arkansas Pass Railroad, .report the damage as heavy. Houses were unroofed and hail broke every pain of glass in Waring and Comfort. At El Paso the streets are flooded, the cemetery is under three feet of water and trains on the Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific are unable to proceed. At Pecos trains are delayed by washouts. Fruit trees are blown down and cotton washed up or crushed into the ground.

Uncle Sam Kept Posted.

San Diego. Cal., May 22.—The British gunboat Wild Swan has arrived here from Corinto. One of the officers denied the report that Admiral Stevenson had stated that the reason for occupying Corinto was to test the validity of the Monroe doctrine, and positively asserted that the- United States government was working in harmony with Great Britain throughout the entire matter. He said that the English and American governments were kept informed by Admiral Stevenson of every move both before and after the occupation.

Collide in a Fog.

Cheyenne, Wyo., May 22.—A southbound extra freight train ran into the rear end of passenger -train No. 2 on the Union Pacific Road, four miles south of this city, early this morning. Engineer August Gray and Fireman Ed Fuller, both of Denver, were crushed. Gray was killed instantly and Fuller bled to death in twenty minutes. There was a heavy fog, which prevented Engineer Gray seeing the train ahead.

Gail Hamilton Failing.

Washington, May 22.—Abigail Dodge continues to lose strength and is in a very recarious condition. Ex-Secretary McCulloch assed a restless night and is somewhat weaker. Secretary Gresham and Reresentative Hitt are about the sa.ne today.

Now on Friendly Terms.

Yohohama, May 22.—Diplomatic relations between China and Japan have been resumed by the aopointment bt Count Hayashi, vice-foreign minister, to be Japanese minister to Pekin.

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT. RENSSELAER, IND., THURSDAY, MAY £B, 1895.

IT MAY BE BALFOUR.

■aid to Be Mated for Prime Minister < Englantk London. May 22.—The afternoon p: pers of this city ' yesterday devote much space to the scare caused in ce. tain circles by the report of the ap proaching dissolution of parliament. The Westminster Gazette says tirt the next conservative ministry has al ready been agreed upon, at the Ca.'lto:

club. It is added that the Rt. Hon. A J. Balfour will be premier. The Rt Hon. Joseph Chamberlain is slated f<n the office of secretary of state for h«<nv affairs; the Marquis of Salisbury is likely to be the next secretary' of state foi foreign affairs, and Hon. George N. Curzon, at one time parliamentary under secretary for India, is said to havt selected for the office of secretary of state for Indit.

MINERS SUFFOCATED.

CarelemneM of a Comrade Resalts la Four Deaths. Wheeling, W. Va„ May 22.—8 y an explosion in mine No. 4 of the Monongah Coal and Coke company yesterday four miners were killed by suffocation, and quite a number of'others were seriously affected by the smoke. The explosion was caused by a Polish miner carelessly igniting a can of powder. An inquest is being held today. The Monongah mines are the principal works in the Upper Monongahela coal fields, and the company is headed by ex-Unit-ed States Senator Camden.

No G. A. K. Posts to Be Present.

Green Bay, Wls., May 22.—Command-er-In-Chief Lawler of the G. A. R. said last night: “I can safely say there will be no Grand Army posts at the dedication of the Confederate monument in Chicago Memorial day. I have not cared to rush into print on this matter, but I am on the side of the Grand Army on this question, and although there is no objection on my part to the ex-Cqn-federate soldiers erecting such a monument, I can tell you now'that no G. A. R. posts Will participate in the dedication ceremonies.”

Seattle, Wash., Bank Suspends.

Washington, May 22.—Mr. Eckels, controller of the currency, yesterday received a telegram stating the Merchants’ National bank of Seattle, Wash., had suspended. The bank’s capital was $200,000, and at the time of its last report it had assets amounting to $635,000 and a surplus of $25,000. One of the main causes of the bank's failure was too great holdings of real estate and securities upon which it could not realize. The bank was a government depository.

Gold Is Found In Arkansas.

Fort Smith, Ark., May 22.—A quantity of gold-bearing sand was found in a well in the heart of this city yesterday. Prospectors will determine the extent and value of the find. Most of the property adjoining is the property of the school board, and if the find proves to be rich the school fund will be greatly swelled. Property on which the gold was found was part of the abandoned military reservation which was donated to the city ten years ago.

Fifty Perish in Flames.

St. Petersburg, May 22.—There have been several fresh fires of serious nature in various parts of the provinces. In the town of Kobuederi 200 houses have been burned, and in the village of Rushany 250 houses. During these conflagrations a total of fifty persons were Killed and many more injured. These fires naturally have caused severe distress in the districts in which they took place, and this distress continues.

No Great Risj of Settlers.

Yankton, S. D., May 22. —The expected rush of settlers at the opening of Yankton reservation yesterday was of a mild character. The filings upon the land were nearly all made by land attorneys, who have been soliciting claimants during the last month. Actual settlers are scarce, and it is believed that of the filings that will be made during the next month fK» per cent will be for speculative purposes. .

Seize a British Schooner.

Seattle, Wash., May 22.—The steamer Topeka, from Sitka, brings the news that the revenue cutter Corwin seized the British sealing schooner Shelby for violating the sealing laws and brought her into Sitka. She was turned over to the British cruiser Pheasant, who sent her to Victoria. This is the first seizure here this season.

Liverpool, May 22.—The officers and crew of the steamship Teutonic yesterday received the rewards given bv President Cleveland for the rescue of the crew of the New York fishing schooner Josie Reeves in February last. Bruce Ismay, head of the White Star Line, made the presentations.

Jose Marti Killed in Battle.

Havana, May 22.—An engagement disastrous to the rebels was fought yesterday in Eastern Cuba in which Jose Marti, who was proclaimed president of the revolutionary party, was killed, and his body was positively identified.

Eighty Cents Paid for Wheat.

Warren; Ohio, May 22.—As a result of the heavy frost here a sale of a car load of wheat at 80 cents a bushel to Homer Baldwin, of Youngstown, was made yesterday.

A. J. BALFOUR.

Life Savers Rewarded.

WILL ADJOURN JUNE 14.

Dltaola House and Senate Reaeb an Agreement. Springfield, 111., May 22.—The date of the sine die adjournment of the Thirtyninth General Assembly was definitely fixed this morning. It is to be June 14. The date was decided upon by a house caucus a week or so ago. The house on the morning following the caucus adopted a joint resolution setting the date of sine die adjournment nt June 14, and this morning the senate concurred in the resolution, which came up as special order and on motion of Senator Aspinwall was adopted. Senator Littler’s Revenue bill, which was the special order of the morning, was put on its third reading. The bill contains about 50,000 w’ords and the reading of it took up the greater part of the forenoon session. After the reading of the bill further consideration of it was postponed until next Tuesday. On motion of Senator Crawford consideration of the veto message on his railroad bills, which was a special order, was also postponed until Tuesday. All the house bills on first reading were in acordance with a resolution recently adopted by the senate referred to the appropriate senate committees. Senator Harding introduced a bill regulating the practice of medicine, and Senator Munroe offered a resolution recommending that the convicts of Joliet penitentiary be employed in constructing the waterway from Lockport to the Mississippi. The senate adjourned until 10 o’clock tomorrow. The Chicago drainage bill was read for the third time in the house and passed with but seven dissenting votes. The vote stood: Yeas, 123; nays, 7. The bill appropriating 1194,000 annually to Chester penitentiary then came up under the head of unfinished business. After a few minor amendments were adopted the house took a recess until 2:30 p. m.

AT 77 1-4 CENTS.

July Wheat Touchea a High Figure at Chlcagot Chicago, May 22.—Wheat scored another advance todajr and took a long step toward the dollar mark. The opening quotation was 74>£c and the closing figure was 77%c, a gain of 3%c over the closing of yesterday. The advance was accompanied by many fluctuations and reactions, but the ascending tendency was almost without interruption. Values were forced upward by a combination of news of the most “bullish” kind. Other markets at home and abroad were active and higher; reports from all parts of the wheat-producing district indicate enormous damage to the crop, and there was a multitude of buying orders in the hands of the commission houses. The market responded quickly to these influences. It opened at 74%c and 74%c, three-fourths of a oent above yesterday's closing figure of 73%c. On sjiort order the quotations climbed to 75%c, and by 11:30 o'clock the top notch of 76%c was touched, a clear gain of 3 cents a bushel over the close of yesterday. The market eased off a little after this. The crop reports received in the brokers’ offices were most discouraging. In Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska there seems' to be reason to suppose that not more than half a wheat crop will be harvested. The responsibility for the damage seems to be divided among the frost, the chinch bugs and the Hessian flies. All three have worked injury to the young wheat, and the ravages are greater than was at first supposed. Many fields of wheat which were thought to be safe are now reported to be turning yellow and withering, and the decay is said to be due to the pestiferous Hessian fly-

CONFEDERATE REUNION.

Encampment of Southern Veterans Opened at Houston, Texas. Houston, Tex., May 22.—Reunions of veterans of the confederacy, many of whom have not seen each other for years, are the order of the day, and many affecting incidents have transpired at the headquarters of the different camps. The business sessions of the Brotherhood of United Confederate Veterans opened this afternoon in the Auditorium, with Gen. John B. Gordon presiding. The report of Adjt.-Gen. George M. Ooman showed that the organization had made great progress during the last year, and that nearly seven hundred camps are now enrolled. Speeches were made urging further organization, until every survivor of the southern army was united for the common purpose of aiding the living, succoring the sick,disabled and needy and caring for the graves and memory of the dead.

Bankers at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn., May 22.—The hotels are filling up with delegates to the great hard-money convention which opens tomorrow'. Secretary Carlisle, who is to make the principal speech of the occasion, arrives this evening. As a prelude to the convention the sixth annual session of the Tennessee Bankers* association opened this morning in the United States courtroom. Josiah Patterson, who has been t -eaking in favor of "sound” money as far south as New Orleans, delivered the address of welcome, a/ter which the president, Hermann Justl, of Nashville, delivered the annual address. Among the papers to be read are some which characterize the advocates of free silver as demagogues in finance. %

Duties at Barbadoes Increased.

Washington, May 22. —A report to the state department from Consul Tate at Barbadoes, West Indies, says that the supposed new tariff which he submitted in a statement recently has been agreed to. In addition to the Increase of duty uon American goods there has'been an Increase on dried and salt fish of 20 cents per 112 pounds, and on rice of 6 cents per 100 pounds. Molasses, formerly free, is 24 cents per gallon, and sugar, formerly free, is $2.40 per 100 pounds.

Mob Hunting the Father.

Huntington. W. Va„ May 22.—The body of Gibble Ringo, eight years old, was found in the river two miles below here w’ith the side of his head crushed in. His little brother is also missing. The boys disappeared together two months ago. Their is the supposed murder- » >• --b to now in search *»f him w,. ; in view.

BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS

WHEAT ADVANCES TO TOP NOTCH AT CHICAGO. The July Price Advanced 3 3-Be, Closing at 77 1-4c—Crop News Alarming —Corn and Provisions Sus* talned by Wheat. % Chicago, May 21.—There was no attempt at a reaction in wheat this morning. The professionals who tried the raiding business yesterday were on the buying side from the start. When.the Washington and State crop bulletins were published this morning and the comment was very gloomy it gave a sort of official backing to the damage reports. Liverpool cables came Id higher and firm at opening. An hour later second cables quoted another Id advance. London cables told of a movement among Argentine millers to prevent further exports and fear of short supplies before another crop. At midday Berlin wheat was quoted nearly 2 marks higher and the German wheat crop reported unfavorable in prospect. At midday it was said Bradstreet's leaked to a favored few who bought enough to send the price whirling to the 77c mark. When the whole trade got the announcement that world’s stocks were decreased 5,400,000 bu for the week there was enough selling to cause a temporary reaction. The action of the market may be traced by the July price. It opened 74%©75%, touched 75%c. went back to 74%c, to 75c, to 74%c, to 76%c on a great up-turn of nearly 2c in fifteen minutes, eased to 76%c and made the rush to 77c at 12 o’clock. There was a dip to 76%c and a rally to 76%c and it held there at 12:30 p. m., 3c up from last night. The last half hour brought fresh enthusiasm to wheat. A big cash demand was added to other bull forces. There was a rumor that foreign buying had been renewed on a good scale at New York. There was a wild closing, with 77%c the bid price for July and sales in the pit after the bell at 77%c.

In corn the situation was different. The receipts hold up so large that the trade is made to feel the pressure of sales against the actual stuff. This market had 448 cars to-day. The cars for to-morrow are placed at 575. Llverpoob appears to have corn in sight from Argentine or elsewhere and did not quote prices up with wheat. While there is talk of crop injury the trade does not take it seriously. Exports were 147,000 bu. Bradstreet’s decreased available stocks 718,000 bu. While wheat was advanced 3c, corn gained but 1c from last night. July sold 54%c to 54%c to 54%c to 54%c and up to 55c. September sold 55%c to 55c and up to 56c. Brokers say receivers all free sellers at 55c July and 56c September', that the crop appeared to be for sale at these figures. There was %c reaction from top prices at 1 o’clock. Corn closed 54%c July and 55%c September. Vessel room was taken for 310,000 bu corn.

There was good action In provisions. July pork sold 112.60 and 812.9714, September, 812.90 and 813.2214, last prices 812.7214 and 813.0214, less than 10c up. Lard was but 5c up at best point and closed 86.80 and 86.95 July and September. Ribs went to 86.4214 July, 86.65 September, and closed 86.3714 and 86.6714. Quotations were: Articles—High. . Low. -CloseWheat—No. 2. May 22. May 21 May ....8 .76’4 8.73% 8 .7614 8 .72% Ju1y6714 .74% .7714 -73% Sept77l4 -74% .7714 -73% Corn—No. 2. Mays 3% .5314 .53% .53% Julyss . 54% .54% .54 Sept»i .55 . 55% .54% Oats—No. 2. . May 29% .28% .29% .28% June 29% .29% .29% .29% July3o .29% .29% .29% Sept 29 .28% .29 .28 May, '96. .32% .31% .32% .31% PorkMay 12.62% 12.55 July ....12.97% 12.60 12.72% 12.65 Sept ....13.22% 12.90 13.02% 12.92% LardMay 6.67% 6.55 July .... 6.82% 6.72% 6.80 6.77% Sept .... 7.00 6 90 6.95 6.92% Short Ribs— May 6.27% 6.20 July .... 6.42% 6.32% 6.37% 6.30 gr nt .... 6.65 6.50 6.57% 6.50 Chicago Prodace Market. The following quotations are for large lots only, small quantities are usually sold at advanced prices; Vegetables—Asparagus, home-grown, 60075 c per doz; beets, 25@40c per bu; cauliflower, 81.2501.50 per crate of 1 doz; cucumbers, 40065 c per doz; green onions, 25@50c per case; green peas, 81.000 1.25 per bu; lettuce, home-grown, 50075 c per tub of 4 doz: new cabbage, 83.500 4.00 per crate; onions, Michigans, 81.00© 1.75 per brl; pieplant, 25c per 50 lbs; radishes, 25©75c per bu; string beans, green, 81.2501.50 per bu box; wax, 81.50 02.25; turnips, rutabagas, 18023 c per bu.

Butter—Creameries, extra. 17c per lb; firsts, 15@15%c; seconds, 13@14c; thirds, 12c: dairies, extra, 15c; firsts, 18 @l4c; seconds, 8@10c; imitation creameries. extra, 15c; ladles, extra, 10®12%c; firsts, B©9c; seconds, 7c; packing stock, fresh, 7%©Bc; grease, 3@sc. Cheese—Young Americas, choice, B'4c; bricks, 7%©Bc; Lfmburger, 7%c; Ewiss. new, 10©10%c. Live Poultry—Turkeys, choice. 8© Sc per lb; fair to good, 7@Bc; ducks, fair tn choice, 7% ©9c; geese, 8304 per dos. A pp1e5—82.5003.50 per bri. Potatoes—Hebrons 48®52c per bu; rose. 45048 c; peerless. 45@48c: Burbanks, Michigan*. 55057 c. Fggs^—Salable at 11 %e per doz when cases are returned: 11%©12c case Included. Wall Street. yXrk. May 22.—The stock market opened active and Irregular. The share speculation assumed a decided tone shortly after 10:15 and prices soared upward. The gains were of a more pronounced character in the industrial group. After 11 o'clock some of the inactive stocks displayed strength. Speculation at 12 o'clock was dull and heavy. Money on call easy at 1 per cent; prime mercantile paper 2%@4 per cent; sterling exchange strong and higher, with actual business In bankers’ bills at 488@488>4 for demand and 487@487*4 for sixty days; posted rates 487‘4@488 and 4880489: commercial bills, 486*4. Silver certificate*. 67% ©67%; no sales. Bar silver, 67%. Mexican dollars, H;

government bonds firm. Closing quotations were; Atchison 7% Manhattan Con.l , Am. Cotton Oil. 28% Missouri Pac.... ' Amer. Tobac.... 107% Michigan Csnt Baltimore &O. 68% Northern Pac.. Can. Pacific. North Pac pfd.. < C., B. and Q 78% N. Y. Central. . Im * C. & St.L. 44 Northwestern... *. , Cordage 4% N. Y.& N. E I. Chicago Gas 74% N. American. -. 6* Chesap'k&O.... 22% Omaha Del & Hudson... 133% Omaha pfd.... D. LA WOnt. AWest’u.. ls% Diet Catl Fd C.. 21% Pacific Mail Den &RU pfdPullmanl7l Erie. 12% Reading V’% East’n Illinois.. 55% Rock Island C'»\ East Tennesseeßichmond Ter.. .... Illinois Central[Silver Cer Jersey Central.. 100% Sugar Refinery .1 17% Kan & Tex pfd.. 32 [St. Paul 66% Loud 34% St. Paul pfd L., N. A& C 10 ,Texas & Pacific. l'J'% L& N 58% Union Pacific... 14% Linseed 0i127% Western Union 9*1% Lake Erie & W.. 21% :Wabash it L. K. & W. pfd.. 79%Wabash pfd.... t :% Lake Shorel46%iWißcon’n Cent Government bonds stand at the following bid prices: Registered 25... 97 Currency 6s. ’97.106 Registered 45....112% Currency 6s, ’98.109 Coupon 45113 Currency 6s, ’99.1L1 Currency 6s, ’95. UK) Coupon 5s Currency 6s, ’96.103 Regist’d 5s ex 1 Live Stock. Chicago, May 22. Cattle— Receipt .<, 12,000; calves, 700. Sales were fair on a basis of 84.25 05.80 for common to choice native steers weighing 850 to 1,600 lbs, with sales largely at 8505.50 for good beef cattle weighing from 1,100 to 1,300 lbs. These are the cattle most sought for by dressed beef and shipping firms. Butchers’ stuff sold better than dressed beef cattle and cows again brought extremely good prices, ranging at 82.20© 4.65, largely at 82.6004.25. Bulls sold at 8204.50, not many going above 84. Veal calves were in ample supply once more at yesterday’s decline of 25c per 100 lbs. with sales at 8305.10. Hogs—Receipts, 38,000. Both eastern U shippers and local packers took hold freely, and the bulk of the supply changed ownership, heavy hogs selling at 84.3504.80 and lightweights, at 84.36© 4.65, with choice mixed selling as high as 34.70. Both heavy and light were tn good request, with sales largely at 84.70 04.75 for the former and 84.6004.65 for light and mixed. t t Sheep—Receipts, 13,000. Trade was active at further advances in prices, Mexican unshorn lambs selling as high as 86,35. This ds an advance of lie per too lbs since yesterday and a rise of 40c since the close of last week. Wooled lambs were in demand at 8606.85, shorn lambs at 85.2505.75, shorn sheep at 85.3. r > 05.10, largely at 83.90 and upward, and spring lambs at 3606.25.

Wheat and Carn. Closing prices of wheat and corn at the following named cities were; Wheat—New York— May, 78%c; July, 80c; September, 80%e. St. Louis—May, 80c; July, 77%c. Duluth—July, 79%0; September, 76%c. Minneapolis—July. 78c; September, 76c. Baltimore—May, 78%c; July, 78%c, Toledo—Cash, 80c; July, 78%e. Milwaukee—Cash, 77%c; July, 78%c. Detroit—Cash, 80o; July, 78%c. Corn—New York—May, 59c; July, 59%c. St. Louis—May, 52%c; July, 54%c. Baltimore—Muy, 59%c; July, 59%c. Liverpool. Liverpool, May 22.—Wheat—Spot—No. 2 red winter, 5s 7d; No. 2 red spring 5s lid; No. 1 hard Manitoba, 5s lid; No. 1 California, 5s 7d. Futures—May, 5s 8d; June, 5s B%d; July, 5s B%d; August, Is 9%d; September, 5s 9%d; October, Is 10%d. Corn—Spot—American mixed, new, 4s 10%d. Futures—May, 4s 10%df June, 4s 9d; July, 4s 9d; August, 4s 9%d; September, 4s 9%d; October, 4e 9%d. Flour—St. Louis fancy winter, 7s. Peoria. Peoria, 111., May 22.—Corn—No. 2,53 c; No. 3, 52%c. Oats—No. 2 white, 31%082c; No; 3 white, 31%031%c. Rye—No. 2, 65© 65%c. Whisky—High proof spirits, 81.35; finished goods, 81.24. Receipts—Wheat. 2,400 bu; corn, 71,700 bu; oats, 75,900 bu; rye, 600 bu; barley, 1,400 bu. Shipments —Wheat, 1,200 bu; corn, 38,000 bu; oats, 74,800 bu; rye. none; barley, none. Toledo. Toledo, Ohio, May 22.—Wheat, Cash, May and June, 80c; July, 73%c; August and September, 77%c; No. 3 soft, 78c. Corn—July, 55%c; cash, 55%c. OatsCash and July, 31 %c; No. 2 white. 34c bld. New York. New York, May 22.—Butter—Receipts, 7,690 pkgs; western dairy, 7©l2c; west-, ern creamery, 11017%c; Elgins, 17%c. Eggs—Receipts, 10,400 pkgs; western, 14©14%c, Coffee—Quiet; No. 7, 15%c.

Thinks Taxing Powers Wrecked.

Washington, May 22.—Senator Morgan, of Alabama, one of the ablest consi itutional lawyers in the senate, speaking of the recent income tax decision, said yesterday: "The decision leaves the taxing powers of the government in a state of wreck. It will require a long time for us to gather up the fragments. Principles of taxation which were considered well settled are torn up by this decision.”

G. A. R. of Wisconsin.

Green Bay, Wis., May 23,—Five thou sand persons attended the opening of the state G. A. R.’ encampment today. The Woman’s Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans, Ladies of the G. A. R. and Ladies’ Aid Society of the Son*of Veteran* also met. Department Commander Watrous reccommends Lincoln’s apd Grant’s birthdays be made holidays The election of commander will come tomorrow. Ex-Gov. W. D. Hoard leads and probably will be chosen.

Antigo, Wis., Hotel Burned.

Antigo, Wis., May 22.—The Opera House block, Vlvant hotel and several other buildings were swept away by fire early this morning. A number of the hotel guests had to jump from the windows and several received severe bruises in consequence. The loss is estimated at about 820,000, upon which there is fair insurance.

Wheat Booming In Gotham.

New York, May 22.—Intense excitement has prevailed in grain circles today, the transactions in wheat alone footing up to 34,000,000 bushels, making over 103,000,000 bushels for three day*. As the market neared the close July wheat touched 80 cents. The market closed at tor prices.

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