The New York herald., 1877-07-06

amount came In this long unknown cave Is mystery
that no one eau explain. There no tradition In
the valley OF the existence OF this cave the forma
tion OF the implements found and the material from
which they are made would TO Indicate that IL
was known 10 and occupied by representatives of q
race different from the Indians who peoped the val
ley . hundred ycars ago. There theory advanced
that the Indians brought the lead from the lake coun-
try, and aware OF the existence this cave used II
% storehouso Tor their mineral The attention of
scientific men has been called the copper imple-
mcnts and the skeleton, and offers have been
'eceved from colleges and museums for their pur.
lhase.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The Stock Market Strong
and Fairly Active.
GOLD STEADY AT 1o5 IA.
Government Stocks Lower-Rail-
road Bonds Irregular.
Money on Call Easy at 11-2 a
2 Per Cent.
GOLD STEADY AT lo5 IA.
Government Stocks Lower-R
road Bonds Irregular.
Money on Call Easy at 11-2 a
g Per Cent.
WALL SrxEEr,
= N IL


nssonal tets Is usually suggestive Of sacKcloth
ashes and Of judciousy tempered carbouic waters
than Of devotion TO business The Stock exchange
morning made quito moral mark for tsc by running
transactions up to over 100000 shares to the accom-
paniment OF very considerable activity.
This, 100, although hour had been dockcd OF the
usual period Of business and some OF the most prom
inent spectators at taking their case in their
inns on mountain top and seaside. Matters At the
opening pointed to dull day, but there was soon do
veioped selling movement having Norris and Essex
ana Delaware and Lackawanna as pr rinopal points OF
stack. To the Pacific party (rather misnomer on
Ihs occasiou) was attributed the bellicose designs
upon Morris and Essex and to the yachting party who
droads naught whom afoat the assault the Delaware
property. AS cousin-german to tho above stocks OF
course, the other Delaware did not escape the family
failing, aud followed in their truck through
sympathy. Indeed the whole list affected with
the mcgrims very shortly after. and decline be-
limo general After meridian, however, there oc.
CURED decided disposition to turn the tables the ST.
au preferred shares being chosen hrst class me-
dium to affect it, The manifestation materalized tho
prices OF 81. Paul preferred, Lake Shore Central
and Hudson TO degree which induced many unbe-
evng operators TO take bold Of them and test their
stability Among these was our old friend, Mr. Mcr-
ryman, who, having some time back In meas.
retired from the sports OF the ring, delighted
his friends to-day by appearing In his great
trick act of purchasing Central and Hudson
at> 90 and within an hour selling It out
at 92H, which apparently his notion of "hgh
pitch for the stock, at least much the tenor
OF the establishment could compass
Early sellers OF Lake Shore also took fright at tho
determined rise in the market and eager to right
themselves by rapid buying. The OF the fowler is
pleasant device with which to entrap Stock Ex.
change pigeons but to be entangled ones self In its
meshes may not be agreeable
The following report Is furnished to-day by the Lake
Shore Company OF their business for the six months
ending June 30:-
Gross earnings June partly esmuted. So 434 200
Operating expenses and tsxes 4, 70s, 900
Not earnings. 81. 725, 200
Six months interest on funded debt; rental
OF leased lines ana dividend Of August on
guaranteed s'ock'.......... l371,00o
Balance. ............. ......... 1854, 200
Included IN operating expenses is the cost OF about
1000 tons Of steel rails substituted for iron.
by reason OF the destruction OF the Ashtabula
bridge, and the heavy storms ia January ana
February, traffic during those months nearly
The road, machinery and property have been fully
maintained in all respects and are in first class
condition.
The company has no floating debt nor any outs,and-
ing obligations In that nature.
Considerable discussion Is indugcd In as to whether
The statement included payment about $500 900 as
damages account OF the Ashtabula disaster or
whether it docs not and comment also made on the
circumstances that the $685. 900 sinking fund appears
be omitted.
THE SALES TODAY.
The sales OF active stocks the Board to-day aggre-
gated 10G,255 shares, which distributed as fol.
lows:--New York Central, $3.50; Eric, 1.500; Lake
Shore 27900 Wabash, 400; Northwestern preferred.
2,400 Rock Island, LOCO; Milwaukee and ST. Paul.
l,7O0; Milwaukee and ST. Paul preferred H. 900; Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western, O., 400; New Jersey
Central, $50; Delaware aud Hudson Canal 400; Nor
rs and Essex, 1900; Michigan Central, 500; Illinois
Central, 500
OPENING, HIGHEST LOWEST