People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1895 — Page 3

SPLITS ON SILVER.

KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS CAN NOT AGREE Majority aad Minority Report of the Rezolutlouz Committee Presented to the Convention—Bitter Fight Precipitated by the Action. Louisville. Ky„ June 26.—The democratic state convention reassembled this morning at 9:30 promptly. When the convention adjourned in the early hours of the morning the pending question was on the minority report from the committee on credentials, and the discussion thereon was resumed. After discussing an hour and a half the motion to substitute the minority report on credentials for the majority report, the call of 119 counties began. The Clay men favored the substitute and the Hardin men opposed it. As the vote was considered a test of strength it was watched with great interest, and resulted, 448 yeas, 425 nays. The result was greeted with loud cheering by the Clay men. The Hardin men rushed to the platform, charged false counting and fraud, and created a most tumultuous scene, which was finally checked by crowding Senator Lindsay through the fighters to the front of the platform, when he opened another hot contest by presenting the majority report on resolutions. The resolutions indorse the repeal of the McKinley tariff law, denounce the American Protective association, and expresses “undlmtnished confidence in the democracy and patriotism of President Grover Cleveland and his distinguished co-advisors and Secretary John G. Carlisle of Kentucky.” The minority report is as follows: “Resolved, fey the democrats of Kentucky in convention assembled, That ■the present democratic administration Is entitled to the thanks of the whole country for its statesmanlike management of public affairs, and we further declare that both President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle are entitled to the unqualified indorsements of the American people for maintaining the gold standard and thus maintaining the credit of the government, and their issuance of $160,000,000 of interest-bear-ing bonds is hereby expresly indorsed. ■ “The undersigned members of the committee oh resolutions, believing that the democratic party of Kentucky should plainly declare in favor of true bimetallism or the gold standard, offer the following as a separate resolution and ask its adoption: “Resolved, That we believe in the coinage of both gold and sliver as the primary money of the country into legal tender dollars receivable in payment of all its debts, public and private, upon terms of exact equality.” Mr. Rhea made a most vigorous argument and offered a second, or supplemental, minority report, which simply reaffirmed the national platform of the party of 1893, and urged its adoption as a measure of expediency, owing to the divergent views in the party in Kentucky on the financial question. Congressman Ellis opened the debate for the minority report. Ex-Gov. James B. McCreary, who is a candidate for the senate, made a vigorous appeal to the Kentucky democracy to co-operate with Cleveland, Carlisle, and the democracy as its principles had been declared in 1893. After McCreary concluded the Hardin men insisted on a recount of the votes by which the minority report was substituted for the majority report on credentials, and the convention hall for some time resembled the scene of a riot.

ROBBED FREIGHTCARS.

Two Members of * Daring Gang Ron to Earth at Spokane. Spokane, Wash., June 26.—The authorities here have arrested two of the most daring car thieves operating in the west. Their plan was to spot a freight car they desired to pillage, spring the door at a station and board the train, and when it was In motion throw oft what they wanted. When the train slowed up they would drop off and go back and pick up their plunder. A short time ago two men went into a second-hand store here and offered to dispose of a lot of goods they had concealed a few miles east of Spokane, on the line of the Northern Pacific. The second-hand dealer communicated with Chief of Police Mertz, and was directed to go ahead and buy the goods. Last night the thieves wept to the place with a wagon and secured >3OO worth of dry goods, boots and shoes and started back to town. Officers were stationed on the road and placed them under arrest. The thieves have also been operating on the Great Northern. It Is thought they are a part of an organized band, as a telegram found on them bore the information that a car loaded with silks was coming.

Supreme Lodge I. O. G. T.

Boston, June 26.—The biennial session of the International Supreme lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars opened at the Young Men.’s Christian Association building in this city this morning. Right Worthy Grand Templar D. H. Mann of New York presided. There was a large attendance of delegates. The organization has members in every civilized country in the world and claims to have reformed a quarter of a million of drunkards. It Is one of the most potent of the many abstinence organizations.

For Annual Movement of Troops.

Washington, June 26.—The appropriation for the annual movement of troops will be available on the Ist of July, but it is stated that nothing will be done in that direction until the return of Secretary Lamont and perhaps not until Gen. Schofield’s return.

Yellow Fever at Havana.

Washington, June 26.—Advlees from Havana received by the surgeon-general of the marine hospital service are to the effect that there were five deaths from yellow fever In that city last week and ten new cases.

William to Dine on the Now York.

Kiel, June 26. —Emperor William will be the guest of the officers of the United States cruiser New York at dinner tonight on board that war vessel.

WAITING FOR A POLICY.

BUaoto Legislators Do Not Work Until After the Ceacnsee. Springfield, 111., June 26.— There was no work accomplished by either the house or senate to-day. adjournment being taken immediately after the journals were read. In the house Mr. Needles occupied the chair, and LieutenantGovernor Gill presided in the senate. This action was agreed upon by the leaders. There was nothing before the two bodies. It was the desire of the republicans not to do any work until after their policy had been outlined by a Joint caucus held this afternoon. Republican leaders have been busy figuring on the financial condition of the state. It is their desire to prove that the figures furnished will not hold water. Mr. Harding of Warren county, who is a wealthy banket, has been going over the figures furnished by State Treasurer Wulff. He has figured from three different estimates, and the most liberal one for the Republicans will leave the state about $550,000 short of the amount appropriated by the last General Assembly at the end of the next two years. Another set of figures shows that there will be a surplus of nearly $50,000 in the treasury at the end of the next two years. This, however, esti-mates-that there will be an income of $50,000 a year from the Coon inheritance law just passed and that these will be an increase in the amount of tax collected from corporations of $200,000 a year. It seems to be the prevailing opinion the session will be a long one and that every subject mentioned in Governor Altgeld’s proclamation will be considered.

BRAVE OFFICER KILLED.

Desperadoes Ambush and Shoot a Noted Police Officer. Spokane, Wash., June 26.—Lew A. Conlee, a deputy sheriff of Lincoln county, was found dead near the railroad tracks near Ritzville yesterday. Blood flowed from seven bullet wounds inflicted upon his head and body. Conlee was secretary of the Stock Growers’ Protective association of that county, and for years has been a terror to cattle rustlers. He started out alone Monday with a warrant for the arrest of A. Simes, a desperate character, known as “Jesse James,” and it is presumed that as he was taking his prisoner to the county jail he was ambushed and murdered by some of Simes’ friends. Conlee was noted throughout.the Pacific coast for his bravery as an officer, and fully 500 citizens of Lilian and adjoining counties are scouring the country for his murderers.

LOST CABIN MINE FOUND.

California Claims to Have Discovered the Long-Lost Bonanza. Redding, Cal., June 26.—William Murray, who has a mine at the junction of Kosh Creek and Pitt River, about sixty miles northeast of here, brings news of having discovered the richest mine in the country, and says it is the original “Lost Cabin” mine, which has been searched for during the last thirty years. He has discovered a lode 800 feet wide and 400 feet high. Impregnated with Iron ore, which bears gold and silver to the value of from $75 to $l5O per ton. The .range where this mine was discovered is a continuation of that upon which is the great Lost Confidence mine, or what is generally known as the Iron Mountain. It was recently sold to an English syndicate for $300,000.

Says Dr. Fraker Is Alive.

Topeka, Kas., June 26.—Secretary John E. Moon of the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance association has returned from Kansas City, where he was In conference with the officials of other companies interested concerning information that has come to them to the effect that Dr. Fraker, for whose supposed death the companies are under obligation to pay $41,000 next August, is alive. The person who furnished the Information says that Fraker is under surveillance and will be delivered up on assurance that the $20,000 reward, which has been offered will be forthcoming. Mr. Moon declines to state where Dr. Fraker is supposed to be.

Criticise the Kiel Canal.

New York, June 26. —A special cable dispatch to the Herald from Berlin says: "A large section of the press severely criticises the heavy expenditure In connection with the Kiel festivities, amounting yto no less than* ■ 8,000,000 marks. The haste with yrhlch the canal was opened, contrary to Hie advice of experts. Is also censured, and the incomplete condition of the canal deplored. Herr Eugen Richter in the Frelslnnige Zletung has acctised' the journalists present at the inauguration of having exaggerated the whole affair under the Influence of the champagne liberally dealt out to them.

New Jersey Republicans.

Trenton, N. J.. June 26.—The annual convention of the New Jersey State League of Republican Clubs met at the Taylor Opera House this morning. The adherence of the organization to the cause of sound money will be reaffirmed, and a ratification meeting will be arranged for the purpose of expressing the approval by the league of the recent republican state convention. State Comptroller Hancock will be elected president of the league for the coming year.

May Drop A. R. U. Cases.

San Francisco, Cal., June 26.—Word is received that if the United States district attorney so advises the cases pending against 130 members of the American Railway union for participating in the great strike of last year will be dismissed. Four cases previously tried without conviction cost the government $20,000. The testimony against the balance of the prisoners is the sama as used in the other trials; hence the decision. The government attorney will advise dropping the prosecution.

Racing Stable Burned.

Cincinnati, June 26.—A lire occurred at Latonia early this morning in the stable occupied by Talbot Bros., of Lexington, Ky„ and three untried two-year-olds, Ben Brace. Dickson and Hazel, valued at SSOO each, perished and the stable burned to the ground. Among the horses saved were Leaflet and Elsket. It is not kpwn how the fire was ■tar ted

THE PEOPLE S PILOT, RENSSELAER, IND., THURSDAY, JUNE 27. 1895.

TO END THE SITTING.

CONSERVATIVES WANT DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT. Writs of Election for the Members of the New Cabinet Applied for in the House of Commons —Foreign News Items London, June 26.—Replying to Mr. Henry Labouchere,, member for Northampton, in the house of commons this morning, the Rt.-Hon. Akers Douglas, the conservative whip, said his party was anxious for a disolution of parliament at the earliest possible moment and hoped to be able Monday to make a statement on the subject. He then moved that new writs for election be issued in the cases of East Manchester, West Bristol, St. Georges, Hanover Square and West Birmingham, represented respectively by the Rt.-Hon. A. J. Balfour, the new first lord of the treasury; the Rt.-Hon. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the new chancellor of the exchequer; the Rt.-Hon. George J. Goschen, the new first lord of the admiralty, and the Rt.-Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the new secretary of state for the colonies, all of whom have to be re-elected upon their appointment as cabinet ministers. The mention of Mr. Chamberlain’s name was greeted with cries of “Judas!” from the Irish benches. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS. H. Walter Webb, J. T, Hanrahan and Other Amerieans in Attendance. London, June 26.t-The fifth session of the international railway congress was opened at the Imperial Institute this morning by the Prince of Wales in the presence of representatives of all the leading railway systems of the world. For the first time In the history of the organization the proceedings are being participated in by delegates from the railways of the United States. An exhibition of railway appliances is being held In connection with the congress. The president of the congress is M. Dubois, administrator of the Belgian state railways. Sir Andrew Fairbairn is president of the English section.

Russian Bankerz Angry. Cologne, June 26.—The Gazette’s correspondent at St. Petersburg asserts that the leading Russian financiers are furiously angry at the action of Germany in supporting England in inducing China to refuse to accept Russia’s loan proposals in their present form. China’s nonacceptance of the proposals involves her withdrawal of her recent concessions to Russia in connection with the Siberian railway. France Looking for Conquest. Paris, June 26. —The Eclair referring to the conflict between French citizens and citizens of Brazil on the frontier of French Guinea, says that advantage must be t ken of the occurrence by France to formally claim the whole disputed territory and especially to annex the entire country as far as the River Amazon. Austrian Steamer Ashore. Trieste, June 26.—A dispatch received from Madras states that the Austrian steamer Thisbe, which sailed from Trieste on May 30 for Madras, is ashore on Sacramento shoal near Madras. The crew was saved. Baltic Canal Opens July 1. Kiel, June 26. —The Baltic canal will be opened to traffic July 1 to all vessels of a draught not exceeding 24 feet 8 inches.

Japanese Fortify Their Frontiers. London, June 26.—A dispatch from Tien Tsln says reports are correct that Japanese are fortifying the Tung frontier.

WILL BE A BIG CASE.

Western Union Telegraph Company and the State of Indiana Clash. Washington, June 26.—The case of the Western Unlqn Telegraph company vs. the various county auditors and county treasurers of the state of Indiana has been filed in the United States supreme court for docketing. It comes from the supreme court of Indiana on a motion for a writ of error. The case Involves the oofistltutionality-of the' state law of 1893, pj-oyl<yj\g for an extra tax on telegraph, telephone, sleeping-car and express companies. The Western Union company alleges that the law did not pa?s the state senate until after the expiration of the constitutional limit of the time of its session, and that the valuation of its property as a basis for state taxes as fixed by the state board was exorbitant, amounting to >357 per mile, or a total of >2,297,652 for the entire state, exclusive of real estate, machinery, etc., subject to local taxation.

Fort Worth, Texas, June 26.—A cyclone swept over Callahan county last night. It visited the town of Baird, the county seat, with a population of nearly 1,000 people, at 10 o’clock, and a number of houses were demolished. A church was blown down adjoining parsonage, killing a young man named Mays. All sorts of rumors are in circulation in regard to loss of life and damage to property, but the telegraph wires were down and nothing could be learned of the extent of the cyclone.

Rained by Mining Deals.

Idaho Springs, Col., June 26.—George B. McClelland has resigned as cashier and director of the First national bank and has surrendered to his bondsmen all his property. His brother has also deposited collateral sufficient to protect the bank. Mr. McClelland had borrowed money largely to carry on mining deals in which he had paid options to the amount of 1100,000.

Fenced In Public Lands.

Greeley. Colo., June 26.—Deputy United States Marshal Lovell arrested John P. Klug, of Box Elder, charged with having fenced in a portion of the public domain embracing about ten thousand acres; Klug waived examination and was released on a SSOO bond. He claims that he either owns or lease 1 all the land which he has fenced.

Cyclone in Texas.

MISSOURI DEMOCRATS.

State Committee Refuses to Call a Silver Convention. St. Louis, June 26. —Chairman C. C. Maffitt of the democratic state central committee has mailed to each county chairman in Missouri an address, of which the following is part: “Tour state democratic committee ‘having noted through the public press that some of the enthusiasts in behalf of the free, unlimited and unconditional coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 we - clamorous for a convention of the democratic party in this state for the purpose of giving expression of sentiment upon that to the exclusion of all other Important articles of democratic creed, convened on June 1 with the view of canvassing the policy, propriety and wisdom of committing the party by its action to such an unusual and unprecedented project. Upon the assembling of a full committee the general phase of the subject was considered and thoroughly canvassed, the arguments for and against having been patiently heard and carefully and dispassionately weighed. The judgment of the committee was registered against the calling of a convention by the decisive vote of 10 to 5.” The chairman gave as reasons that to call a convention for the purpose of formulating a declaration of beliefs solely upon a single one of the national issues might be justly construed as an abandonment of all others; that It would create schisms, ostracism, and anarchy; that neither tradition nor usage afforded a precedent for a convention to predeclare upon any subject which must be dealt with by a regular convention that puts forth a dec-, laration of principles for Its party candidates; that the committee did not feel clothed with the power to call such a convention.

YELLOW FEVER AT SANTOS.

Vessel from That Port Brings a Tale of Horror. Baltimore, Md., June 26.—The American barkentlne Priscilla, Capt. Klages, arrived from Rio and Santos, after a voyage of 44 days, with a cargo of 14,254 bags of coffee. The Priscilla’s officers report that when she left Santos, May 12, yellow fever was raging on every side, and the scenes in the city and harbor were harrowing. Men were dropping dead in the streets, dying by scores in the city, and on the vessels In port. Some of the vessels had their flags at half mast day after day for weeks, as man after man of their crew’s succumbed to the scourge. The death boat was being rowed about the harbor day and night, from vessel to vessel, collecting the dead and taking them ashore for burial. Some of the vessels had only two men left of their entire crews, and many of them were unable to get away from the port from the lack of men

Outrages in China.

London, June 26.—A dispatch from Shanghai says details have been received there of the outrages upon Americans and other foreigners ar Ching-Tu, capital of the province of Szechuen, showing that their sufferings have been appalling. The viceroy of the province encouraged the Chinese mob to destroy the missionary and other property, and it is reported a Chinese official attempted to behead Bishop Dunand. The French Minister at Pekin has sent an ultimatum to the viceroy at Nanking demanding prompt redress for wrongs done foreigners, and announcing in event of non-compliance with the demands of France, the commander of the French squadron will be empowered to act at his discretion.

For Mississippi Improvement

Minneapolis, Minn., June 26.—A convention for the Improvement of the Upper Mississippi is now in session here, delegates being in attendance from Grand Rapids, Aitken, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and from St. Louis. The government will be asked to open navigation on the Upper Mississippi as far as Grand Rapids. This would necessitate a number of canals around falls, but the plan is'declared perfectly feasible by Major W. A. Jones, government engineer in charge of the Northwest. H. V. Winchell, of Minneapolis, was made chairman, and E. A. Creamer, of Grand Rapids, secretary.

Dynamite for a Hated Employer.

Hazelton, Pa., June 26.—An attempt was made this morning to assassinate the family of Matteo Gerod by placing dynamite under the house, but the family escaped Injury. Gerod, who conducts a wholesale cigar manufactory, recently discharged several men, and It is believed that they hatched a plot for revenge. Fire followed the explosion, three butldjpgs. Peter Pascallo has been arrested' on a warrant sworn out by Gerod. Pascallo was one of the discharged employes.

Opened After Five Years.

Denver, Colo., June 26.—The Alpine tunnel on the South Park road, said to be the highest railroad tunnel in the world, was reopened yesterday. It has been snowed up the last five years. The tunnel is at an altitude of 11,660 feet, is 1,776 feet long, and was bored nine years ago at a cost of >260,000.

Urged to Obey the Law.

Indianapolis, Ind., June 26.—The Executive Committee of the Brewers’ Association of Indiana met here yesterday and passed a resolution and addressed It to all saloonkeepers, advising them to obey to the letter both the Nicholson and Moore temperance acts passed by the last Legislature.

Cherokee Bill Still Lives.

Fort Smith, Ark., June 26.—Cherokee Bill was not hanged yesterday, a stay of execution having been granted, pending his appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. Charles Smith and Weber Isaacs, who were to have been hanged, likewise appealed and were granted respites.

Railroad Wins an Important Case.

Lincoln, Neb., June 26.—The Supreme Court, in a ease against the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy, has handed down a decision, holding that where brakemen are Injured by the carelessness of another brakeman, they are fellow servants and the company is not liable.

Quickest Prize Fight on Record.

Lowell, Mass.. June 26.—Dick O’Brien, the Lewiston. Me., pugilist, put out Jack McDonough, of St. Paul, in ten second last night. McDonough did not have time to strike a blow.

WHEAT KEEPS FIRM.

BULLS AT CHICAGO HOLD THEIR OWN. Very Poor Threshing Returns Coming In— Corn Weak on Fine Crop Prospects— Provisions Sell Higher—The Day in Wall Street. Chicago, June 26.—Wheat had a weather bulge the first hour of the session. Then the bear fraternity attempted to smash prices and failed. Later the advance was well held with trade quiet. Liverpool came Id higher, more than reflecting the gain here yesterday. California advices were bullish again, claiming as low as 30,000,000 bu yield for that state. New York reported sqme foreign buying for September, and gave export sales there and outports yesterday at 232,000 bu wheat. Northwest cars were 195 where the two big markets had 251 a year ago. Dispatches from Indiana and Illinois points told of very beggarly yield of wheat in many townships. On' 80-acre field near Litchfield, 111., was reported as threshing out but 92 bu wheat. July opened 71%c to 71%c and went straight to 72%©72%c, exactly 1c over the close yesterday. September sold at 73%c up to 74%c. There was a reaction at 11 o’clock to 71%c and 73%c, a rally before midday to 72%c and 74%c. The market held close to these prices up to the last hour. The late private cables gave further advance of %d at Liverpool, and Antwerp was quoted equal to 2c higher. During the last hour the wheat trade acted nervous. Prices weakened to 71%c and 73%c at 1 o’clock, then got quick upturn to 72%c and 73%0 and closed 72%c and 74%c. New York reported 15 boat loads worked for export. There was talk of two cargoes worked here. Cash houses took all the July on the market for a few minutes and started a buying flurry. Northwest dispatches hinted at possible frost tonight. The trade was in condition to act on bull news.

In corn no one expected much activity and there was no disappointment in this respect. The market followed wheat on an early advance, and followed oats on a break later. July sold at 48%c to 48%<? to 47%c, and held around 48c. September sold at 49%c to 49%c to 48%c seller, and held at 49%c. With wheat up %91c and oats off %c corn ruled a little lower. Receipts were light at 133 cars. The estimate for to-morrow was but 127 cars. Withdrawals were 200,000 bu and shipments very heavy at 141,000 bu. New York gave export sales yesterday 125,000 bu and four ports cleared for the day 131,000 bu. Conditions could not be more favorable for the growing corn crop. Corn closed about %c off for the day at 48948%c July, 49%c September, 41%c May. Sales of 150,000 bu cash corn reported here, but no vessel room taken. Provisions showed strength early. Pork was advanced 12%c and other products sc. On the whole the market was firm with no great activity. September pork sold 112.55 to to >12.45 to >12.55 bld at 1 o’clock. September lard touched >6.82% and held >6.80. Ribs moved up to >6.57%, weakened to |6.50 with heavy sales. The strength In wheat early and late helped suppoiU predicts. Quotations were: High. Low. Wheat—No. 2. Jun.26Jun.2s June > .72% > .71 > .71% > .71% July 72% .71% .72% .71% Sept 74% .73% .74%- .73% Corn—No. 2. June 47% .48 July4B% .47% .48 .48% Sept 49% .48% .49% .49% May <41% .40% .41% .41% Oats— No. 2. June 26% July 26% .26% .26% .26% Sept 26% .26 .26% .26% May 30% .29% .29% .30% Pork— Junel2.3o 12.16% July 12.32% 12.20 12.30 12.22% Sept 12.62% 12.45 12.55 12.50 Lard— June 6.60 6.30 July 6.62% 6.60 6.62% 6.57% Sept 6.82% 6.80 6.82% 6.77% Short Ribs— June 6.35 6.30 July 6.37% 6.82% 6.35 6.32% Sept 6.57% 6.50 6.55 6.52% Chicago Prod neo Maikot. The following quotations are for large lota only; small quantities are usually sold at advanced prices: Vegetables—Asparagus, home grown, 50960 c per 1-3-bu box, beets, 60975 c per bu; cauliflower, >1.2591.35 per crate of 1 dos; cucumbers, >1.75 per crate; green onions, 20925 c per case; green peas, >1.2591-50 per bu; lettuce,, home grown, 50960 c per tub of 4 doz; new cabbage, 85c9>2 per crate; onions, Bermudas, >1.5092.40 per sack; pieplant, 25c per 50 lbs; radishes, 25975 c per bu; string beans, green, 75c9H-15 per bu box; wax, 75c9>1.15; turnips, 25930 c per bu; tomatoes, Floridas, >l9l-50 per case of 6 baskets. Butter—Demand good; receipts fair. Creameries, extra, 17%c per lb; first, 16%c; second, 13914%c; third, 10912 c; dairies, extra, 15%c; first, 13914c*. second, 11912 c; Imitation creameries, extra, 14915 c; ladles, extra. 11912 c; first, 899 c; second, 7@7%c; packing stock, fresh, 798 c; grease, 395 c. Potatoes—Demand slow; receipts liberal. Burbanks, Michlgans, 35@40c per bu; Hebrons, 32936 c; mixed, 30@40c. Live Poultry—Receipts light: demand good. Turkeys, choice, 8c per lb; fair to good, 697 c; chickens, hens. B%c; ducks, fair to choice, >2.5093 per doz; geese, >394 per doz. Cheese—Demand light; receipts large. Young Americas, choice, 798 c; twins, 6%@7%c; Cheddars, 6%97c; brick. 7%9 8c; Limburger, 6%97c; Swiss, 798 c. Eggs—Demand good for strictly fresh laid, with the receipts liberal. Salable at 10%c per doz when cases are returned; ll%c cases included.

Wall Street. New York, June 26.—Trading was quite brisk at the opening, but there was no decided tone to the market. Values were changed for the most part only fractionally, but some few shares covered a voider range. The speculation was unsettled In tone for a brief time after 10:15. The Kansas & Texas shares were largely traded In and rose % and % per cent respectively. The common stock, howevre, lost the improvement. The second-mortgage bonds of the road were the feature of the bond speculation and 214 per cent higher, or 64%. Ten thousand dollars silver certificates brought 66%. The share speculation was dull after 11

o’clock, and for nearly an hour the fluctuations were unimportant. The market at 12 o’clock was firm. Money on call easy at 1% per cent; prime mercantile paper, 2%©3% per cent Sterling exchange was flrm, with actual business in bankers* bills at 489% @489% for demand and 488%@588% for sixty days; posted rates, 489 0 489% and 4900490%; commercial bills, 457%> 488. Silver certificates, 66%@66%; sales, 10,000 at 66%. Bar silver, 66%. Mexican dollars, 53. Government bonds strong. Closing quotations were: Atchison 9-5/8 Manhattan..... 114 Am. Cotton Oil. 29 Missouri Pac.... 32 Amer. Tobac.... 114% Michigan Cent 102% Baltimore &ONorthern Pac.. 4% Can. Pacific North Pac pfd... 16% C., B. and Q 85% N. Y. Central... .7 C. & St.L. 46% North western... 99% Cordage 1% N. Y.& N. E..... 48% Chicago Gas 70% N. American... 5% Chesap’k & 0.... 22% Omaha 40% Del &. Hudson... 129% Omaha pfd D. L. & W 162% Ont. &West’n.. 17% Dist Catl Fd C.. 31 Pacific Mail 30% Den &RQ ofdPullmanl7B% Erie 9% Readingl7% East’n Illinois. Rock Island 72% EastTennesseeßichmond Ter Illinois Central Silver Cer 66% Jersey Central.. 100% Sugar Refinery. 113% Kan & Tex pfd.. 87%!8t Paul 68% Lead 85%*8t. Pdul pfd L., N. A & C 8% Texas & Pacific. 18% L. & N fB% Union Pacific... 12% Linseed 0i129% Western Union. 92% Lake Erie & W.. 24% Wabash 8% L. E. & W, pfd.. 84% Wabash pfd.... 30% Lake Shorelso Wiscon’n Cent Government bonds stand at the following bld prices: Registered 35... 97 Currency rts. ’97.108 Registered 4s. ...112 Currency 6s, *98.1i * Coupon 45118% Currency 6s, ’99.108% Currency 6s, ’95.100 Coupon 5s Currency 6s. ’96.101 Regist’d 5a

Live Stock. Chicago, June 26.—Cattle—Receipts, 11,000 head. Common to extra choice steers weighing from 950 to 1,600 lbs were salable at $3.75©6, but not many went lower than $4, and sales were principally between $4.50 and $5.50, choice lots being scarce. Stockers and feeders were in limited supply once more and in light country demand at low prices, with sales mostly at Some very lightweight stackers that average between 400 and 500 lbs are Belling at $1.7502.25. Cows and heifers were plentiful, and the fat lots sold well enough, but poor offerings were slow at weak prices. Sales were generally made at $1.7504, with transactions largely at $2.5003.50. Bulls sold mostly at $2.2503.25. Calves are coming hero from all directions and sales are made at $2.5005.25, principally at $3.7505.25. Hogs—Receipts, 25,000 head. The trading was at a range of $4.5004.97V4 for common to extra choice heavy hogs, $4.5004.80 for common to choice mixed and $4.4504.75 for common to prime lightweights. The bulk of the sales occurred at $4.7504.90 for heavy and at $4.6004.70 for lightweight hogs. Sheep—Receipts, 15,000 head. They were salable at $1.5004, with sales chiefly at $2.7503.50. Spring lambs were offered in great abundance, and sold freely at $305.90, extra lots being worth $6 06.10. Texas, Oregon, Mexican and western sheep are selling at $2.7503 In large numbers.

Wheat and Corn. Closing prices of wheat and corn at the following-named cities were: Wheat—New York—July, 76%c; September, 77>4c; > December, 7»%c. St. Louis—July, 73%c; September, 73%0. Duluth—July, 74%c; September, 72%c. Minneapolis—Cash, 73Mic; July, 72%0. Baltimore—June, 72%c; July, 73c. Toledo—Cash, 78c; July, 75%c. Milwaukee —Cash, 72c; September, 74c. DetroitCash, 75%c; July, 75%c. Corn—New York—July, 52%c; September, 54c. St. Louis—July, 44%c; September, 46%c. Baltimore—June, 52%c; July, 52c. Liverpool. Liverpool, June 26.—Wheat—Spot, No. 2 red winter, 5s 5%d; No. 2 red spring, stocks exhausted; No. 1 hard, Manitoba, 6s *4d; No. I California, 5s Futures, June, 5s 6d; July, 5s 6%d; August, 5s 7Mid; September, 5s 8d; October,. 6s B%d; November, 5s 9d. Corn —Spot, American mixed, new, 4s B%d. Futures, June 4s 3%d; July, 4s B%d August, 4s 4%d; September, 4s Sttd; October, 4s 5%d; November, 4s 6%d. Flour—St. Louis fancy winter, 7s 9d. Peoria. Peoria, 111., June 26.—Corn—No. 2,48 c; No. 3,4714 c. Oats—No. 2 white, 28%c; No. 3 white, 28%c. Rye—Dull, nominal. Whisky—Finished goods on the basis of 31.24 for highwlnes. Receipts— Wheat, 1,200 bu; corn, 10,400 bu: oats, 49,800 bu; rye, none; barley, 700 bu. Shipments—Wheat, 1,800 bu; corn, none; oats, 60,500 bu; rye and barley, none.

Accident or Murder?

St. Louis. June 26.—Annie Smith, aged 21, was shot and killed instantly this forenoon by Mrs. Louisa Barnes, her mother-in-law, aged 50. There were no witnesses to the shooting, which Mrs. Barnes said was accidental, but which the police think was intentional. The shooting took place in a room in which Charles Draher, who is now in jail awaiting trial for the crime, killed Bertha Huanke about a year ago. Mrs. Barnes is under arrest, awaiting the investigation of the coroner’s jury.

Presbyterians Go Abroad.

New York, June 26.—0 n board the steamship Berlin, which sailed for Southampton, are 100 Presbyterian clergymen and laymen, who will spend eight weeks in visiting the scenes of Interest in the old world connected with the early history of their church.

Illinois Post office Robbed.

Roodhouse, 111., June 26.—At 1 o’clock yesterday morning burglars blew open the safe in the postoffice here and secured 3200 worth of stamps and 8100 in money. It is believed the robbery was committed by tramps.

Three Roys Drown.

Seattle, Wash., June 26.—Louis Blanchard,’ aged 16 years; Albert Birkel, aged 12, and William Birkel, aged 11, were drowned in the bay here yesterday. They fell through a loose raft of logs.

Hitt Rapidly Improving.

Na.ragansett Pier, R. 1., June 26.—The condltioa of Representative Hitt is considerably improved since his arrival here.

3