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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
SHEFFIELD.

Memorial hall will be open for the summer season next Friday evening, June 15, for social meeting, also then all members can draw books from the library .. The marriage of MT Edward l.. Holmes and Miss Emma Stevens took place at the home of the brides mother, Mrs Augusta Chapin, east side of the river, last Wednesday evening, Rev w. H. G. Temple officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony and partake of the bountiful feast pro- vided. Many and beautiful were tthe gifts received, and very pleasant time was enjoyed. ..... Children's day was observed in the Congregational church Sunday morning, about in the usual manner, with singing appropriate to the occasion by the choir and Sunday school and an address by the pastor. The flowers were handsomely arranged.
 Sunday morning at the M. D.. church sermon suited to the day was given by the pastor, at the close of which Rev G. D. Townsend baptized baby McPherson, the name given her being Eleanor Benson. The evening service was devoted to the Sunday school, singing, recitations, and respon- sive readings. Among the decorations was schooner covered with flowers, standing on the pulpit platform, built and placed in position by M J. Smith.
 :. The ladies of the M E. church will hold a strawberry festival at the town hall on Wednesday, June 20. 4 cordial invitation to everybody.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
SHARON.

After short illness, Mrs Hiram Traver died, Sunday, June 3d, aged 59 years. The funeral services were held in the M. B. church, Tuesday at 10 a. m., Rev B. N. Lewis conducted the services, burial at Spencers Corners, N. Y. One by one we pass away the places that know us now, will soon know us no more forever. One thing we are sure of, that is, we all must die. ... Mrs Myron Dakin has been visiting her son, William, who lives at Hotch- kissville, Conn.,, and she returned in apparently good health, but is now under the physicians care and is not expected to live. She has congestion his wife, of Albany, N. Y., are with her win is great sufferer, and longs to go to be releived from such pain. =. Four or five young couples of this town attended leap-year picnic at Lakeville last Wednesday afternoon. .. Six loads of Gypsies passed through our village Friday. Mrs Kennedy has arrived at Miss Laura Loucks' for the summer The Misses Wheeler have arrived at CuclT Su"HcT I0Slu0uC0. 1u0 SuumcT boarders begin to come in to our beauti- full village. .. A severe thunder storm passed over this section of the country Wednesday night, doing no damage near by, but the lightning killed COW for W. B. Culver at Sharon Station, N. | r., besides destroying some telephone poles. We have an early morning train down the Harlem R. R. Monday mornings only, to accommodate the boarders on the line who run up in the country over Sunday. It leaves Sharon Station at 6.20 a. m E. F. Gillette is ever making improvements. He nov has removed his front fence and when he gets his premises fixed to his notion, we have no doubt but it will look very fine Mrs Judson Bostwick is very i'll with her old trouble heart disease ... Ben Landon. of Lee, Mass, is stopping with Frank Northrop for few days :. Mrs Fitch Landon, of the Valley, is quite poorly.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The family of Senator Dawes have returned to Pittsfeld for the summer
 More than 20 telephones were burned out at North Adams during the storm last Wednesday evening.
 Mir and Mrs Hopkins-Searles have returned from Europe, and are expected at Great Burlington at an early date.
 The Williams college ball club have won the inter -collegiated championship, and there is great rejoicing among the students.
 MT Henry Harding, father of Editor Harding, of the Pittsfeld Sun, died on Tuesday, June 5, at the residence of his son, in New York.
 Extensive preparations have been made at North Adams for the reception and entertainment of the 10th regiment on Thursday, June 21st.
 A citizens meeting called at North Adams for the purpose of making arrangements for Fourth of July celebration, was attended by only three men besids the reporters.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

shire House last week. .... .Housatonic
 Hall young ladies school closes Friday for the summer. Work has been resumed on c. W. Pollard's house at Berkshire heights and it is expected to have the house ready for occupancy this month A small barn owned by Miss Lucy Durant, back of her resi- dence, ou Main street, was discovered on fire last Thursday morning, but by the timely arrival of the fire department the flames were extinguished in half hour. The interior of the barn was badly damaged and will have to be rebuilt New cross walks have been constructed in this village the past week The Housatonic reilroad compa- ny pays half the expense for the walk from the head of Railroad street to the depot. Miss Frances Bryan, one of the children formerly of the Courier office, celebrated her 5th birthday with party of her little friends last Friday afternoon. =. .Selectman Collins has been visiting in Rhode Island the past week The Sedgwick Institute boat race occurs at Lake Buel this afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

MT and Mrs D. l.. Peirce drove to Poughkeepsie yesterday, and to-day Burton Peirce goes there by rail, to attend the commencement exercises of the Riverside military school, where Robert Peirce IS student.
 At the annual meeting of school district No. ? held last Saturday even ing, Messrs H. c. Barnes and J. N. VanDeusen were re. elected and H. G.. Williams elected committee. Rev F. W. Barnett was reelected, but earnestly requested to be excused. His resigna- ton was very reluctantly accepted. Mir Barnes also begged to be excused, but his request was not granted, as it was deemed unwise to excuse two faithful and experienced members of the com mittee the same year.
 Dear correspondents. Please re- member that on May 9 we gave notice that henceforth we could not publish free advertisements of church fairs, festivals, sociables, lectures, concerts, excursions, speculative pic-nics, etc., etc. Please read that notice again. Whenever you see such gatherings mentioned in our columns you can rest assured that pay has been received or is expected for such advertisements.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
SALlSBl]R Y.

Rev Bishop Williams, officiating, IS were confirmed in St Johns church on Friday evening last. =. . Children's day was observed in the Congregational church by an afternoon exercise by the Sunday school. Rev J. O. Goddard conducted the services. Rev J, H. George conducted children's service in Chapinville at p. m.. Summer boarders at Lawn cottage. :. Mrs J. Mackey will stop with her sister, Mrs Johnson, for the summer. U. L.. Merwin, of Lakeville, met with an accident coming to church Sunday morning. A nut came off the axle to his carriage and let the wheel of. The result was an upset of carriage and a small incission in the horses leg, struck an artery, and caused bleeding rapidly. The horse was placed in the Davis Digging Co.'S barn and cared for. MI and Mrs Merwin escaped serious injury. Carriage demoralized.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
WEST CORNWALL.

Rev Mir Pierpont, of the Yale Theo- logical Seminary, preached in this place Sunday |. !. Miss Jessie Hart is improv- ing after a severe illness =. Miss Minnie Cochrane is spending few days with friends at Long Hill. U. Huston Cochrane and wife, who were married last Wednesday evening, spent Sunday at the residence of R. N. Cochrane. The young couple as they enter on life's thorny path carry with them the best wishes of all who know them Charlie Whitney, who was married in Kent last Saturday, has returned home with his bride. :. :. Mrs Levi O'Cain is at Sharon. Watson Parmalee, of Ashley Falls, was in town over Sunday Miss Sarah Miller is at Waterbury, the guest of Miss Mack, who formerly taught school in this place. ,. Austin Brush is build ing new barn at North Cornwall. Messrs Cole & Whitney are doing the carpenter work Samuel Scoville was the guest of friends in Pitts6eld over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
RARE ENTERTAINMENTS.

The Julian Comedy Co.,, drew a crowded house Monday evening, and they well-deserved it, for the excellent manner in which they presented the drama. "Fancheon the Cricket" pleased even the critics. Tuesday evening they play "The Rebel Chief" but as we close our forms early Tuesday evening we cannot tell how they render that drama, but at this writing the reserved seats are selling fast and every indica- tion points to full house. They have decided to remain one more evening in Canaan, and this Wednesday, evening they present that thrilling drama,
 "Grimaldi. or the life of the Actress. '' We bespeak for them a large audience.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union for Berkshire county held a we'll attended and interesting quarterly meet ing in the chapel of the Congregational church in this village last Friday, with
 sessions from 9.3O to 12 m., and 2 to 4 p. m., also an evening session. Mrs l..
 P. Hawk, of Lee, the president of the county union, occupied the chair. The morning hour was opened with devo- tional services and singing. This was followed by scripture reading and remarks by Mrs Rev s. J. McCutcheon, of this village, and an address by Mrs Hawk. Reports were received from the corresponding secretary and the treasur CT, showing balance on hand of $38. The local unions of North Adams,
 Adams, Pittsfeld, Lee, West Stock bridge, Afford, Egremont, New Marl
 boro, Southfield and Great Harrington were represented by delegates, and reports were rendered from each of these places. The superintendents of departments on literature, Sunday school, flower mission and evangelical work, reported and all the reports showed that the Union is doing large amount of good work. At the afternoon session "Social Purity'' was discussed by several ladies. At 3p. m. Mrs G. B Mead, of North Egremont, read paper relating to the great temperance temple which it is proposed to build in Chica- go. This temple to be devoted to the temperance cause throughout the world will be II stories high and will cost $S50,OOO. At p. m. Berkshire Divi- sion No of the Loyal Legion in this village, marched into the chapel and took seats reserved for them. After singing temperance songs the Legion retired and soon after the convention adjourned until evening. At the even
 ing session the discussion related tc scientific temperance. The commiss
 toners have about 30 men at work con
 structing sewer on the east side of the village from the river to Noxon's road
 in the direction of the reservoir. Mi and Mrs Wm. B. Cooper, of New York city, arrived for the season ct the Berk
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Pointers. .

N. s. Stevens offers cabbage plants for sale. See adv.
 Charlie Day, of Lakeville, "has got 'em again." See adv. column.
 MT Touissant has early and late cabbage plants for sale. See adv.
 Don't fail to observe the change of dates and plays in the Julian Comedy Co.'S advertisement.
 Young man, before you have parted with your last dime for ice cream read what l.. A. Lilies new advertisement says about milk shake and egg phos- phate.
 The Bash Bish Falls House is now open for the accommodation of all who wish to visit that picturesque locality. For terms see F. J. Stones advertise ment,
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
DIED

HARD1Na-At New York city, June 9th, Henry Harding, of Lee, Mass, aged 82 years and 4 4months, father of James Harding, of the Pittsf1eld Sun. The funeral was held at the M. E. church at Lee, last Thursday afternoon at 2.30.
 TRAvER-At Sharon, June 8, Mrs Hiram Traver, aged 59 years. VANSC1vER- of heart disease, at New York city, May 18th. Charles vansci- yer, aged 46 years. He was a brother of the senior editor of the Millerton Telegram MALEY-At Sheffield, June 2, Thomas Maley, aged 16 years.
 WELcH-At Falls Village, June g, J ohm Welch, aged 66 years. He was a member of the 18th Conn. Vols., and served one year dur ing the war.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

A fine musical entertainment will occur at Central hall, Pittsfeld, on the evening of June 13 Dr Maas, the eminent pianist of Boston, and Emil Mahr, the celebrated violinist, of the same city, will present a program of rare musical excellence.
 Electric Bitters.
 This remedy is becoming so we'll known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all Malaria fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Elec- tric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guarans teed, or money refunded. Price 5Octs and 100 per bottle at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Minnie Wolfe, of Pittsfeld. is visiting her grandmother. Mrs John F. Wadsworth .. Mrs Samuel Gates, of Housatonic, has been visiting her grand father, MT Bateman Brooks, the past week. O. B. Stanard is to work for R. l.. Taft, of Clayton, and will commence housekeeping in one of his tenant houses .Wm Amstead has two year old Holstein heifer which gave in one day 29 lbs of milk. Pretty good for 8 two year old. Who has better one !? ....L. M. Stanard is building an addi- tion to his house. Wm. Amstead is shingling and otherwise repairing his buildings. .. Joseph Leffingwell has $50 chickens matched in his incubator, 60 of which average nearly 3 lbs.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

Arrive from Southheld, Mill River and Clay. ton At 9.1O A. N. Close at P. II.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
MAR REED.

HOLMES -STEvENs-Att the home of the bride in Sheffield, Mass, June 6, by Rev w. H. G. Temple, MT Edward l.. Holmes and Miss Emma Stevens.
 STANARD-AMsTEAD-At Canaan, May 9th, Charles B. Stanard and Lottie B. Amstead, both of New Marlboro.
 WHIrNEY-Mo Kent, June 2, by Roy VII. Kirk, Charles H. Whitney, of West Cornwall, and Miss Nellie Monroe, of Kent
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
D EOPENING OF THE
 Bash Bish Falls House,

take pleasure in announcing to the public that have rented the above house and am now prepared to furnish board by the day or week. Will be happy to entertain my old patrons and new friends at any time. First class dinners 50 cents. Board by the week, $1 per day. Horses stabbed and fed. Especial attention given to picnic parties.
 F. J. STONE, Proprietor. F. o. address Copake Iron Works, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

FOB PRINTING. We are prepared to do O all kinds of Job Printing at short notice and at reasonable prices. Billheads, Note- heads, Statements, Envelops, Circulars, Pos- ters, Etc. Send for prices on anything you may want in the printing line. Address all order to CONN. WESTERN NEWS,
 Canaan, Conn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05
General News.

TIE Granite State cleared for Cincinnati
last night with fair trip.
TIE Anchor line steamer City Of 81. Louis
leaves here today at noon for New Orleans
and way points.
TmE City of Cairo, from 81. Louis, passed
down 20 Natchez yesterday forenoon. She
put or here 2 100 packages Of freight and
added 30 tons OF sundries.
TIM City OF Monroe passed here vest erday
afternoon on her way from Natchcz TO st
Louis. She put oil here 2 bales Of cotton
aud added 10 tons 81 sundries.
TnE Raymond Homer and Boaz, botl
with immense lows Of empty coal bargcs
passed here yesterday forenoon ON their way
from New Orleans 20 the Ohio river.
TnE new shaft for the James Lee reached
Paducah from Pittsburg Tuesday and will
be- placed IN position ~ once. The boat Il
IN the hands of carpenters and painters aus
will be ready 30 re-Cntcr her trade shortly
Tm &. schulzc, which arrived from 81
Francis river few days ago, has been taker
IN charge by the United States marshal upor
a claim of over 500 for liquors furnished
II Il stated that besides this claim there Y
about $1,000 Indebtedness lying over thu
boat, which will undoubtedly cause a sale q
an carly day
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05

"what does this country most nccd7''
asks Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In our
opinion il most needs a change In the sys-
tenn Of bringing up girls. The country
needs les art and artilciality and more
health, strength and muscle. II needs
old fashioned iomhoy girls, who will do
yclop into robust women with vitality
enough 10 DO their own homework and
have plenty Of time for social duties be.
sides That il what Il needs, and that Is
what u must have 10 keep the coming
American generations from fading out into
oblivion and American institutions from
following the Hmc course. Weak moth
ors, weak sons.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05
Groceries.

CoFFEE---Common l5c; ordinary, lGc; fair,
lie; prime Rio lSc; choice TO fancy, zoe; Old
government 2sG130c, firm.
SuGAR---Puro white, CSC; of while, 6M@
CSC; yellow clarified, o. @GAc; open kettle,
5L@5Ac; refined A, CSC; standard grnnu-
lated Ne plantation graduated, nc;
powdered, sc; cut loaf, Sc; firm.
RIcE--.Louisiana, 61G@Gc; Carolina, O}9C9
&c; strong.
CANNED GooDs--Pine apples, $50. Peaches,
2 lbs, standard, ~. -; 3 Tbs, standard, ~. 20;
second Sl.75; 3 lbs, standard, S225. T0ma-
toes lbs standard, Si.l0; lbs, standard,
81 %. Strawberries, $l7b. l,aspberrics
$50. Blackbcrries, $l.2jgl40. Green
cages, Sl.75Ggl.sj. Pears, Sl.75M22j Plums,
SL6jG0l75, Asparagus, S2.Gj@i.25. Green
corn, Sl.15@ii5. Green peas $lGOgl 80
Cove oysters, full weight, / ID, 0bc; lbs,
SiGj@f75; light weight, / III, GOd6jc . lbs
Sl.l0. Condensed milk, Crown, Sj.75Ct5.sj;
Eagle, S.75 Swiss, 1915. salmon, Sl.Sj;
Sardncs 1915; mustard sardines, 5000
Mnckercl, $3.50; herring mackorcl, Sl.25.
CANpIEs-Stick, all sizes, IN bxs pals and
brls, s6l0c; fancy assorted, SJl@l5ci extra
fancy, lS@25o; firm
CmETsr--Ncw York factory, case; full
cream, l26ol3c; Young America, l3Gl lie.
Scars AND CANDLEs-SOap, 3gjlsc; can
dies, full weight, S9imOc.
sAIr-Sagnaw, $i.3561l.IO per brl; Ohio
river, Sl@a 10 per bril- SKIS, Zine, sl.3jci Lao,
coarse, $ll0lGll5; pkts bloachod, S42ji
mixed brls, $1,000 mixed, 29i6g1c
MoLAssEs-Louisiana, common To fair, 2OGl
Die; prime TO choice, 33M3Sc; fancy, 406ll5ci
common TO fair, 20g 23cprimo 10 choice, 80
Cg35ci syrup, 20Gg l0ci quiet
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05

GENERAL TRADE.

The only changes made IN the local mar
kct today was advancing white corn, store,
bulk and sack, ic, aud mixed corn, storc,
bulk and sack, PC.
There Is mo- change IN the condition u tho
New Orleans sugar market The movement
has been sufficiently large 10 absorb all oi.
icnngs. While there Is fair assortment Of
ccniriiughls ON the market open kettles have
continued mthcr scarce, and being wanted
have steadily improved In prices Rohncrs
are now receiving the bulk ol their raw ma.
icrial from Cuba. Molascs arrives In only
moderate quantity, and all offerings arr sold
readily. Tho stock Is being rapidly reduced,
aud tho demand Tor rcboIlod goods IL fair.
Clean rico IA dull, aud rough rice l. IN the
same condition a. the clean arilclc-dcmand
light and prices barely steady.
The New York Commocidi- nuiisfia Of ~.
cent date says "for the LAY. however about
the only movement las been In coffee, which
commands full rates, all other leading sia.
pie articles appearing ~ be homcniahly
under neglect, but when the temper Of hold
ofa was tested, much strength aud confidence
appeared 10 be- shown. Ad,lccs FROM pri
mary sources were, ~ a rule, In fayoabl,
form"
kilograms from New York state that earl,
this morning the hoor of the Metal cx
change was covered with brokers, dealers an,
consumers hut a. the Tin calls proceeded
not bid was made, ard by 1880 oclocK
by actual count only three operators wcr
on the door Nearly everybody had gon,
away Disguised. The early cable from Lon
don showed a further decline VI IS In spo
]
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05
Household supplies.

ArrLFs--Nonc In market, Dried apples,
Glsc per Id from store. Dried peaches, 7lsc
from store
FBuiT--Onngos, Mcssina, 800 per box
imperial, 800 per box. Lemons, $1,000
$50 per box. Bananas, Sl.JO@2.5O per
bunch.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S5.50dGo0 per bril-;
1910 per sack Cabbage. new Louisiana,
crate s3.2jG3.d0. Kmut, brls. $50, half
brls, $3.50. Garlic, 6Oo per 100. mmips,
Si.506i75 per brl.
pouiTRY-Chickcns, spring, scarce, $1,000
800, hens, k32jtt3j0, turkCys S10O@l2O
piCKLIs--llrs 5000 half brls 500.
EgGs-Qulct BIKE l2c; cases nc.
Mrs ocoanuts, 500 per 100. Peanuts,
Virginia, Gc; Tennessee, farmers stock, 30
lc' roasted, 2ho highoTshcllcd iOc. pccans,
Texas, OCp re.
RAIsINs-London layers, $500 Layer, A. 10
California, s225.
Buttcrinc. i2di5c; creamery q
Ct30,dairy, 20d2dc, country butter iJM2Uc
CIpns-OSark, $3.50 per brl, and $3.50 pei
half brl.
PorArors-Firm; selling at ti.2j per bu
5000 - per brl, new Peerless. S0OpCdG. NJ
per brl; sweet potatoes, s275G3.0O per bfl;
iced sweet, $50 per brl.
NiNEgAR-l'cr gal, Sale.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05
Cn.h auoIalIons VOC 3. I0IIoN..

Cash quotations were ~ follows.
Flour-Firm and unchanged.
No. spring wheat, sl',tt,i1sc No. rcd,
a'.c No. . oirn, 6Ifcth''sc; No. oats.
SIZE No. ? rye, oJci No 2 barley, 40
7sc; no. | ilaxsccd, SIS prime timothy
seed, S2S
Mes. PORK per brl. si37S Lard per 100 lbs
tSi2it6siG short ribs sides, loose, Ssh
dry salted shoulders, boxed, Si.75(aGOO
short clear sldcs, boxed si.ula7ni.
Rcccipts--Flour, 9lODO brls, wheat, 1900
hu: corn, $4,000 bu; oats ~ 600 bu; rye,
n.DDo hu. barley. a,Oco bu.
shipmcnis.-Flour li,un brls: wheat, a..
90 bu: corn, 1900 bui oats, 5000 bu;
rye. 5000 bu. barley, i0UD bu.
~. Lows, No., May L-flour-Qulet aud
unchanged.
then declined. closing Re below ycslcr.
dav: No. 2 red, cash Ni6 Sole May sigf
mSSc, June $50, closing $50 bid July
sli.msltsc, closing Si'tc August $40
sl,sc, closing sJ,Sci December Sil@sscls,
closing Tisc.
Com-Vcry strong early, hut fell back. but
closed kCtAc above yesterday, cash 62isCo
a2i.c; MAY b2i.@62hc, closing b2Ac; June
h2mS2i. c, closing SIC; July S2st52,sc. closing
6ac. Oats-llighcri cash $50 $3.50; May
a1ilc; June asi.ci July pa. Ryc-Nom.
l
sea.
iay-Firm, prime timothy sis.,Oalo5o;
prairie tNdl3.
| lsm22c. El1,s-iuc.
rroyi,lons-Firm. pork-siA2a Lard
$40 Dry salt mcats-lloxcd shoulders
SS.756SGiG long cleurs, Si25tJ1y5 4.
/ clear nils. si tOCe1.S0, short clears $500
ISM. bacon-Doxed shoulders, S6g1:
Tong clcsrs, ks.i0CtSi2h clear ribs, fs.iYliGi
SiS short clears, ss5fhaStS.
Rccelpts-Flour, 1000 brls; wheat, n. 900
bu; corn, $1,000 bu; oats, 500 bu; rye,
none. barley, 1000 bu.
shlpmcnis--Fiour, sooobrls. wheat q, OOC
bu; corn, 5000 bu; oats, 5000 bu; rye,
| /, 600 bu; barley, none.
| Afternoon Board--whcat-Fim. MAY. SSc;
June. sHo bid; july, 1Ao. Dcccmbor
| g5ssds5a.c. Corn--etcady May, b2ifc; June
52j.e bid; July, b2j.e bid. oais--.Dull.
KANys err, Mo-, May A.-.wbcat.-
steady,I No. z soft so bid, SIC asked
Cofn..'sicady; No, cash, iOLo hid
i5Ic asked; June, 6ic bid. AK,