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| tors. Upon reflection. however, I made
| shrewd guess that my lord would
rather entrust to the enthusiasm and
youthful romance of boy. than to the
keener sight and calmer brains of one
who bore knowledge of his affairs.
| Twas among the softest of July days,
| and the sweet summer air breathed on
my forehead as crossed the court. All
things looked fair to me; 1 was touched
with pride; my pulse beat with adven-
ture, and my heart with loyalty; in
imagining beheld myself early in ad-
vancement, guerdoned with the trust Of
my superiors. What the service signi-
fled to which was hidden, hazarded
no guess. my lord had forbidden such
conjecture. Nevertheless 1 could not
put surmise from the secret manner of
this embassy, that 1t concerned some
weighty business of state, some turn of
fortunes wheel for king or parliament.
some anchor for the storm tossed bark
OF the Stuarts. And my soul glowed
at the thought that l, Roger Selby, bore
a part in this, and that perchance the
roll OF history might hear -hx-na4,,e
among those great.
Plunged into high thoughts, !
summed my mates, and among the fra
grant PATHS Of the Pleasaunce wan
d.red musingly until sundown.
NOW was by nature studiOus, give,
to Sp'rding my hours over Tacitus or
Sni!y. sc 1t was remarked of none pres
ont that drew apart after the eTer..ng
meal, and got me to my chamber. From
ny wjEdow-pane the Fountain court
seemed blazing chequer- work 1 l.gnt
music flowed forth in snatches on the
night air; and although dark clouds
Lad risen to gloom the heavens, all Rag
Ian gowed like a beacon. Speedily as
might be I got me into my bu:f coat
and riding breeches, buckled on NY
sWord-belt and tried my weapon, and
lifted tallow dip into the horn lantern
Dr. Bailey had caused to be placed in
my loom. Thus equipped 1 bent my
spirit to patience for more than an
hour, which time of waiting passed In
hitting meditations, and in the repeti-
tion Of my lords Instructions. AS time
sped on, light after light glimmered
out, the music ceased, the velvet soft
turf was overhung with pail of black
Less, and night seemed to brood over
Raglan like some mighty bird. When
the hour had struck I rose, opened eau.
tiously the door of my chamber court
and at the Yellow tower without the
tap Of a football The hidden passage
by which was to make my sortie, was
no secret to the inmates Of the castle
being but lately digged at my lords
command, and leading under the moat
OF the Keep to the highway beyond the
outer wall. The bolts, I found, had
been touched with oil, and 1t opened
without a creak of the hinges. In ou,
good days, many time had raced
through the blackness of 1t, SO that
the procedure had naught Of novel fol
me- I stepped firmly, knowing each
step, and laying my hand without fai
OH the knob which led me out into the
night air.
] now stood under the curve of the
hill, up to my knees in mire. for the
door opened upon ditch, and out Of
gaze Of the castle shrouded in its vel
Of trees. No sound of man smote m,
ears az stood alistening. naught save
1.-THE whistle Of the night wind that hat
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PART II.


"Fair sir. whose steed ride you?" l
asked, with as much firmness of tone
as could muster.
A very gentle voice made answer to
me:
"The kings"
Upon this there fell a silence, for as
| had made no manner of guess at the
rank of my accoster. I was put to 1t
by what title to address him. He him.
self spoke the next word.
II am at your leadership, sir. ! fol-
low YOU"
| l slipped to the horses head. and
took his bride rein and, doing this,
the lanterns light fell clear on me, for
the gentleman moved in the saddle.
saying: my lord Of Worcester has In
good sooth chosen a young messenger"
"And therefore the better to serve
him with all my strength" 1 answered.
Yet, methinks, for so dangerous an
errand he has more fitting and tried es-
quires?" the voice remained gentle. and
emboldened me in replying: "Mayhap,
he thought it best If there be danger,
that these should not suffer it, my
lord"
The man sighed, and we spoke no
further.
We gained the ditch. fighting the new
arisen wind, and assisted the cavalier
! to alight, opened the door for him and
put the lantern into his hand. bidding
him enter. This he did with firm step.
while I tethered the horse to near
stump, and returned bearing my barred
sword. The night was quiet, yet /
felt shiver of distrust.
you go well armed" said he, as we
| prepared to set forth.
"There may be need" I replied.
''Will your honor permit me to be your
| candle-bearer?"
In this manner we set forward. 60
| ing first with the light held aloft, and
naked blade cleaving the darkness of
| the passage. Twas of necessity q
slower journey than when I had come
alone. for my companion stumbled at
the Irregularities of the way, grOped
and muttered under his breath. AL
though / turned on moments to aid
him. yet never clearly saw what man
ner of man l was conducting, save that
he wore fair hair curled over the lace
collar of his buff-cOat, and was in fig
ure thin, not much over my own height.
His dress was that of simple cavalier,
but there was wrought hold-work at
his sword-hilt. at his ear l caught the
gleam of great pearl. and on his
breast hung the miniature of q lady,
| iANhiy ShN"sCu anu Will DTll-
liants. The hand that caught betimes
at my shoulder, or the wall, was white
and delicate, but of the face under the
shadow of his beaver, saw not fea-
ture.
We passed on, neither speaking. save
a word on my part to charge him of a
step or pitfall, till we came out In the
gallery of the Keep, and thence upon
the draw-bridge, where. to be sure. I
snuffed my lantern. The castle lay in
utter silence. as 'twere empty of life,
in my lords closet not the tiniest spark
showed that we We're stayed for But
my heart sung as we crept upon the
stair, and thought at once to taste the
sweetness of my patrons praise. This
as it turned out I was not yet to have,
for when we stood, the visitor and ], be-
fore my lord marquis door twas open
to my companion only, and 1 was bid
den by DR.. Bailey in a few short words
to remain in attendance In the ante
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I was no fool and knew better than
to intrude on his privacy, but my throat
swelled with tears at his desolate plight
and the gentle kindliness Of his cOunte-
nance. Yet even at this hour, and in
this place, l must have slept an hour
or so, for when I looked again dawn
showed @ shrunken face at the case
ment, the candles spluttered pale upon
the table and the figure OF his majesty
sat where 1t had been, sleeping per-
chance, or sunk deep In bitter waters
Of thought.
l was stiff. and I was shifting foot,
but warily SO as not to annoy him;
when on a sudden my heart leaped to
my throat, and there stuck. The door
behind the kings back leading into the
ante-chamber moved, very gently, q
face peered into the crack, no other face
than that of the lying Roundhead ped
| dler with his evil eye. Then a hand
came through, curled about the hilt Of
a great knife such as cooks use, and
| this made pass in the direction of the
kings back. All this was so noiseless
| that l took myself to be dreaming until
| I saw the creature make stealthy step
| forward. At that, without more ado I
leaDt to my feet, and flung open the
| door crying shrilly: run, sire! For
Gods sake!'
| The king started to his feet with a
violent movement, glanced behind and
saw the murderer between him and the
table whereon lay his sword and then
sprang, but not too soon, for the blade
sawed in the air. and stood upright,
quivering, In his chairs silken cushion.
Ere the man could recover it the king
was through the door, which l had
closed after him, fiinging myself be-
fore it. l drew my sword and held 1t
in readiness. but my fingers were limp
upon the hilt. | am not certain what
was in my mind ut the time l know
my throat was dry, and that l COM
mended my soul to God. thinking that
my last hour drew near.
| But the williams affair was not with
me. he gripped me by the elbows and
dashed me. sword and all, against the
wall, while he sped into the gallery
after the king. the clatter of whose fly
ing heels met mine ears on the opening
of the door. Blood gushed from my
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one and stepping slowly. My heart
rang loud in my ears at this, and
thrust my tell-tale lantern deep into the
thorn bush till ] should know what
this portended. The sound came near
er. climbing up the hill toward me. then
ceased a little way off. and / could hear
the shifting of the horses as they
rubbed and muzzled each other This
continued for a space along with the
whisperings of mems voices. than over
the brow of the hill, dark against the
one clear quarter of the sky. grew the
figure of man on horseback. one who
rode with dropping head and slack rein.
He came on slowly, looking to right and
left, until he all but overrid me; but
I rose under the horses foot and thrust
out my lantern, so that he might see
the light.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
Being a tale of Master Roger Selby, once
esquire in the service OF His Grace the
Marquis of Worcester.
BV ANNA ROBESON BROWN,
Author of "Alain of Halfdene. "
Copyright lso by Bachelor, johnson and Bachelor

with my reply; "hearken to me. LAD.
This night upon eleven of the clock
receive a visitor of whose coming no
soul in Raglan must be cogniZant save
our three selves. 1t will be your task
to conduct this person to me. You
know the bill beyond Raglan village
where the thorn hedge grows?'
l signified assent.
Good" My lords voice grew sharp
and commanding. Leave Raglan when
ten o'clock has sounded. by the secret
passage in the Yellow tower Your de-
parture must of course be swift, and
,inchallenged by friend or foe. Bear
a lantern with you, but take heed you
set 1t not alight till you are well under
the brow Of the hill beyond Raglan
walls. There wait by the roadside till
you are accosted by u mounted cavalier,
to whom you shall address the words:
Whose horse ride yOu?' If he reply
The kings tits very well; take you the
bridle-reins and lead him instanter to
the door of the passage, where he will
dismount. Thence lead him straight
way here. to me. You can use a
swOrd?"
"On occasion, yes, my lord, / replied.
gaining more assurance, and DR.. Bailey
interposed, lauding my swordsmanship
with such praise as, minding me of
many bygOne trick on the good man,
my cheeks Redeemed to hear.
"Then remember that on this Occa-
sion you must use it WE'LL" my lord
cried out, shaking one gouty hand at
me. SHOULD you be stayed, or ques-
| tioned-I care not by whom-'tis a turn
| Of your sword, say! Bear 1t naked
| before you, and never let past the
thought that you are the safeguard Of
him you lead"
Il will bear brace Of pistols like
| wise, an your lordship think it we'll"
Il do assuredly, but with this arma-
ment, my cockerel, be not reckless
either, but bear yourself with the eau
| tiOn of q man. of arms"
| l entreated my master to repeat his
| instructions, which then felt toler-
ably sure of. and on this bowed and
left him, containing my excitement,
and with as unmoved face as ever
! wore in my life. The one question /
lOnged to put, choked into my teeth,
namely why he had chosen me. a lad,
for so important mission when he
was surrounded by old and tried servi-
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set up his pipe at sundown. This wind
made a pretty cracking and rsistling
among the thorn bushes, and blew bits
of straw into my face as l strove to
shield the wick of my lantern while
setting it alight This done. L clam
beied to the thorn hedge. the winds
noise leading me to II, and there sat
me down to wait. The highway curled
by me. going up hill on my left hand
ant down hill on my right. The wind
flowed cold along it, but / was shell
tered by the kindly thorn-bush and
did not feel it unduly. There was no
moon. nor even a star, so l was fain
to turn from the heavens to my own
lantern wherein the flame twisted and
swayed.
Thus sat I. for what seemed a long
space. when suddenly the breeze
brought to- my ears a faint and steady
sornd, the tread of horses, more than
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The doctor Is now located over
the Famous Shoe Store, 326 Lack-
wanna ahenu where he may be,
consulted on all cases of Eye, Ear.
Nose and Throat trouble. Special
care given to difficult Eye Fitting.
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chamber. This, to make no lies about
the matter, very greatly disconnected
me. l had been appointed to a place of
trust, responsible actions had been
thrust into my hands, and I looked
foolishly for something further; to
enter where the other had entered, to
share with him the counsel of my bet
ters.
Instead of which I was here, on the
wrong side of the door. like any ward
robe page, hidden to stand like child
till I was spoken to. Such was my
vanity, and such my discontinue.
Nevertheless as stood on guard in the
silence of the sleeping room my head
began to hum with visionary honors. I
saw myself foremost in the turmoils of
war, belted knight at the feet of his
majesty. Then the excitement which
had throbbed till now In my veins
flowed out, leaving me weak and weary;
I recalled that the hour was past mid
night, and In my despite mine eyes be-
gan to glue together.
The opening Of the door against
whose panel I had leaned my heavy
head started me broad awake, as a
man came forth, the strong light of the
wax torches beating against his face,
He stood regarding me; and in that
gaze, kind, weary and unutterably sor-
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VOICE OF THE PRESS.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTERIOR CALL
FORNIA NEWSPAPERS.
Comments Upon Things Local, Gov
ernmental, Practical, TheOret-
ical and Current.

Marysville Appeal: A return of ac-
tivity in realty transactions is looked
for in all parts of Northern Califor-
MIA before the summer has advanced.
HE IS HERE, TOO.
Riverside Enterprise: The cheerful
idiot who persists in inquiring if it's
"hot enough for you?" is just as much
in evidence this season as ever, and a
little more composed than formerly.
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
bakersfield Californian: The i'm
provement of rivers and harbors is the
direct province of the General Gov
ernment, and in no sense is the money
so expended "a gift" as Cleveland
would make It. The whole thing is
just this: AS a measure of partisan
protection, to conceal the financial i'm
potency of the Administration, all
work is to be stopped on improvements
Of the kind provided for 1t is to be
hoped Congress will override the
veto.
TEXAS.
Riverside Press: 1t is believed that
five years hence there will be a popu-
lation of 100000 in the State of
proposition to hold a big Southwestern
Exposition in 1900 in some Texan
city.
PROTECTION.
Oroville Mercury: A protection ex-
change says: 1T is not overproduction
but under-consumption that ails busi-
ness. Therefore the protective ass
would tax the consumer for the bene-
fit of the manufacturer 1t Is such
political folly that "ails' the country
THE SONOMA CELEBRATION.
Santa Rosa Republican: Again the
Republican" calls attention to the
celebration at Sonoma the 18th of
June of California's declaration of in
dependence of the Government of Mex
leo. This is most important histor-
ical occurrence-every resident of our
county should feel glad and proud that
II is one of our events. Sonoma is our
Mount Vernon, our Bunker Hill. our
Valley Forge-the spot about which in
spring occurrences cling. 1t is the
cradle Of liberty for California and the
entire Pacific Coast country Half
century ago the authority of Mexico
was thrown off at Sonoma, and the in
itial step was taken that led to this
country becoming a part of the United
states Let the event be commem-
GRATED in the most elaborate and i'm
pressive manner. The people of this
county cannot do better than to stop
work for a day and celebrate an event
that resulted in changing the whole
course of civilization and government
In this fair land
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL,
Corner Tenth and X Sts, Sacramento

STATE HOUSE HOTEL,
Corner Tenth and X Sts., Sacramento
BOARD AND ROOM. 81 25 TO 81 PER
day. Meals, 25c
Accommodations first-class Free bus
70 and from hotel w. j. ELDER, Mgr.
PACIFIC HOTEL,
CORNER X AND FIFTH STREETS,
Sacramento. Meals, 25c. Nearest hotel to
Post and Express Offices and Theaters.
Street cars pass the door every three min
uteS. Elegantly furnished rooms in
single or suites from soc to 81 per night.
c. f. SINGLETON Proprietor.
THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE
FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect. Ladies diningroom separate.
Open day and night BUCkMAN & CAR
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1919 Second
MARCOS ANT,
Third and j streets.
Ladies' entrance on Third street Open
day and night.
MISSISSIPPI KITCHEN.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
Regular Meals, 15c and upward. Oysters in
Every Style.
EDWARD HIMMEI, Proprietor.
l0N Third street. next door to Record-U nion.
Private Rooms for Ladies.
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.
No Change in the situation In Local
Circles.

Circles.
Sacramento, June 9Th.
There was no change in the situation in
local produce circles to-day. The markets
were well supplied with all lines of pro-
duce, trade was comparatively good and
prices generally ruling low.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras, So per 100 lbs;
81 for 80 lbs.
FRUIT-Bananas, 25c per dozen: Lines.
10c per doZ; Lemons, 25c per doz. Oranges
Seedlings, 15Q30c per dozen; Havana
Seedlings. 40c; Dates. SC per 10: Apples.
5q10c per 10; Cocoanuts, 10c each; Gran
berries, 10c per quart; Pineapples, bOc
each; Strawberries, 5Qo1ac; Cherries, 100
Currants, SC per 10; wild Blackberries,
121ac per 10; Raspberries. 1Oc per ID.
DAIRY UCEmButter-Valley, Soc
PER se 1c sSe oaf Sne
America, 15c; Eastern Creamery, 35q40c,
Genuine Swiss, 4Oc; American Swiss, 3Oc;
Martins Creamery, 2oc' Romatour (sum-
LTRY-Turkeys-Live Hens. lac
per 10; Live Gobblers, 12Ac; dressed, 15c;
Chickens-Hens, 60c each; Boosters, 50c;
spring, soc; Broilers, soc; Tame Ducks,
75c; Geese, 81 per pair.
EGGS-15c per dozen.
VEGETABLES-Old Onions, 4c per Ic;
m Bunea Ietes fds c T SaFs doz
Dried Peppers, 2oc per 10; Celery, $a1oc
per head; Caulifiower. 1Oc per head: Horse
radish, 10c per ID; Spinach, DC per 10;
Asparagus, 3Q5c per ID; String Beans,
10c; Green Peas, sc; Tomatoes,
10c per 10; Rhubarb, 3@4c per To;
10c each; Wax Beans, SC per 10; Summer
Squash, SC; Peppers, 35c; New Onions,
212c.
MEATS-Beef-Prime Rib Roast, 12hg
15c; Loin Steak, 121aQ15c; Rump Steak
lOc; Chuck Roast, 10c: Rump. Sc: Brisket
&c; Chuck Steak, 10c. Veai-io1n and RID
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg.
1lQl21ac; Loin and Rib Chops. i2l3c; Nut
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops. sc. Pork.
sQ12c per 10; Corned Beef, SQ121ac; Saus-
age, 1212c; Vienna Sausage. 15c: Bacon.
SQ1312c; Ham, 121a@131ac.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 55c per
cwt; Wheat, 55c; second quality, SOC; AL
falfa, first cutting, 45Q50c; second and
third cutting, soc; Whole Barley, 90c:
Ground Barley. 95c: Feed Oats. $1g1 %:
Middlings, 90c; Bran. 70c; Straw, 5OQ6Oc
COAL L-Wholesale-Pearl, 19c; Eo-
Gene, 21c; Elaine, 24c; Star, 19c; Extra
Star, 23c: Water White (bulk) 13c.
E-Wholesale-Stove Gasoline;
cases, 2oc; Stove Gasoline, bulk, i413c; 50
degree Gasoline, bulk, 20c: 63 degree Ben
zine, cases, 191zc; 63 degree Benzine. bulk,
lac.
ELECTRIC LIGHTcANDLEs-(W -(Whole-
sale) 10 OF. 51ac; II OF, 6Ac; IA o. 7Ac:
16 OF, Sc. Granite Mining, 10 OF, 7c; IL
o. TIC; IA OF. S1sc: l6 OF. ekc.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET
San Francisco. June 5th.

San Francisco, June 5th.
Morning Session-Alta, 20c; Andes, 52q
54c; B & B, 81 90; Bodie, zoe; Bullion. 31G
30c; Chollar, So 25q3 30; Con Imperial, &c;
c V, SO 1903; c Point, 61c; Exchequer
10c; H Il N, 81 S0G2 10; Mexican, 81 1OIq
/ Is; Occidental, 81 70Q1 50; G & c, 81 80;
Ophir, S2a2 %; Potosi, 81 55Q1 80; Savage,
81 10; Nevada, 81 10; Union, 81 05Q1 10;
Utah, 1Sc; Yellow Jacket, sc.
Afternoon Session-Mexican, 81 10; q q
c, 81 So; B & B, 81 50q1 50; c c V, So 05;
Savage, 81 90; Chollar, So 20; Potosi, 81 80;
III & n, 81 60d2 50; c Point, SIC; Yellow
Jacket. 59c: Alpha, 22c; Nevada, 81 10;
Utah, 17G1Sc; Overman, 2S@30c; Union,
81 10; Occidental, 81 60; Bulwer, SAC; N G
& c, lie; Ophir, 81 %.
Closing Quotations-Alta, 1Sc; Alpha,
23c; Andes, SIC: Belcher, 76c; B & B, 81 so;
Bodie, zoe; Bullion, S5c; Bulwer, 35c; Gale
Confidence. 81 40; c c V, So %; Con I'M
perial, &c; c Point, 67c; Exchequer, 10c;
G & c, 81 80; II & n, 81 60; Julia 12c; JUS
tice, lie; Kentuck, sc; Mexican, 81 Is;
Mono, &c; Occidental, 81 30; Ophir, 81 05;
Overman, 30c; Potosi, 81 65; Savage, 81 90;
Scorpion, 1Oc; S Nevada, 81 TO- Silver Hill,
&c; Union, 81 10; Utah, 1Sc; Yellow Jacket,
5Sc.
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DR.. Weldon. SOC J street. does high
grade work at moderate prices.
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Eastern Grain Markets.

New York, June 9Th.
WHEAT-July, 661sc; September, 65Ac.
Chicago, June 9TH.
WHEAT-June, 591sc; July, $3.50; Sep
tember, 6014c; December, 61%c.
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ARE YOU LOOKING
FOR AN INVESTMENT
REAL ESTATE?

The attention of called SAC
RAMENTO 4 ESTATE
a
suburban RAPID
STRIDES TOWARDS 100000
churches
THERE MANY PEOPLE in this
and the adjacent READERS of the
ECoRDUNoN and who would like to invest their safely
We that THEY CANNOT BETTER
Sacramento
CALL ANY OF FOLLOWING will
RECOMMEND
THOROUGHLY a SUSPICION
CROOkEDNESS MANAGERS
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Call for Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Steam
Beer, the best in the world.
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oAS caiSS-
CHICAGO, June 5.-The Earl Fruit Com
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In
HstonishinQ
Bargain
FOR $4,000.
A Finely! Improved Block,
ADJOINING SUFFER- TERRACE,

Terminus Twenty first street
electric railroad. Good house of
eight rooms, barn, outbuildings
on block; all set out to fruit
trees. A splendid location for
restaurant and travellers retreat.
The price asked is ridiCulOusiy
low. 1t is only about $1,000 for
the vacant land, which alone is
worth $1,000.
Terms-$2,OO0 or S1,500 cash.
deferred payment at low rate of
interest.
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pany sold California fruit at open auction
to-day, realizing prices as follows: Black
Tartarian Cherries, SOcGS1 so per box;
Black Bigereaus, 90cQS1 10.
CHICAGO, June 5.-Porter Brothers
Company sold at open auction to-day Cali
fCrnia Cherries as follows: Oxhearts,
81 15G1 40: Governor Woods, $1Q1 %; TAR
tarians, 60c9$1 49, Rockports, 81; Biger-
eaus, SOC; assorted, S0@95c.
BOSTON, June 5.-Porter Brothers Com
pany sold to-day at open auction Cali
fcrnia Cherries as follows RockportS,
81 10; Tartarians, 81 55M1 50; Bigereaus,
81 40; Governor Woods, 81 40.