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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

g. L. Holmes, who formerly resided
here being connected with the o. r. &
y. returned this week from Glenora,
Alaska. where for the last year ne has
been In he hotel business. GlenOra IS
situated IN the Teglin trail, on the Stlc-
keen river route, and Mr.. Holmes thinks
with some government assistance. that
trail could have been made the most fea.
.ible route 20 the Interior as not one
tenth Of he suffering would have result
"a from travel on this trail that did IN
the others. he expressed himself as Of
the opinion that the famous Atlln district
is a fake. as the first rush there was
caused By a salted claim. Mr.. Holmes Is
en route % Jamaica where ne has
prominent position on tine bureau o.
public works. He Will spend week Or
50 IN This city, being while here, the
que II his Old friend, Attorney Frank
Spit
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Or. Davis, dentist, Page building.
prifted Snow -four $50 at the Pat
Market
Best B-cent meal. Rising Sun rsstaur-
ant, SIa Commercial street
w. ]. Heekard's l. X. L. creamery
butter tOc per roll at the Parlor.
Those who have tried the ice cream
served at the PariOr say 1t is the best
IA the city.
Best California wine % cents per GEL
lon. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone g.
Fruit frappes to order al the Parlor;
same price as ice cream, except pine.
apple, which Is 10 cents higher.
Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
wtsskey. The only pure goods, guAran-
teed rich and mellow. John L Carlson.
sole agent
Kellys transfer wagons deliver box
wood to any part Of the city on short
notice. All orders left at Zapfs furni-
turs store, 60 Commercial street, will
receive prompt attention. Telephone
IlA
Physicians are the friends OF the fam.
Iiy. HARPER whiskey is the friend o;
the physician. A most valuable assist
ant, and one that can be trusted. Sold
by Foard & Stokes Co.. Astoria, Oregon.
The new Creamery Restaurant, Bond
street. near the alley between llth and
18th street, serves the best 5-cent meal
ever set out in Astoria Everything Is
new, neat and clean, and absolute salts
faction is guaranteed all patrons.
When in Astoria step into Fisher Bros.
and sea the new mower constructed on
new principles to work among the
stumps. You can raise the cutter bar
perpendicular without throwing the ma
chine out Of gear or stopping the team.
Has roller bearings and very light draft.
W. A. Gaines private stock whiskey.
handled exclusively in Astoria by John
L. Carlson, is one OF the most popular
beverages sold. Its purity and quality
are guaranteed. and It u especially rec
commended for family use. II Is sold IN
any quantity at the corner Of Twelfth
and Bond strOstA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Where TWO evils come up chose the
one you know the most about
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22
WOULD NOT SUFFER so AGAIN FOR
FIFTY TIMES ITS PRICE.


awoke last night with severe pains in
my stomach. I never felt so badly in all
my life. When came down to work this
morning l was so weak l could hardly
stand. l went 10 Miller & McCurdy's
drug store and they recommended Cham.
berlain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t worked Ike magic and one
dose fixed me all right 1t certainly IS
the finest thing ever used for stomach
trouble I shall not be without It in my
home hereafter, for should not care
to endure the sufferings Of last night
again for fifty times Its prlce-G. H. vii.
son, Llveryman, Burgettstown, Washing
ton Co., Pa. This remedy is for sale by
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A very pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss May Frederickson. o. Upper
town las, evening. 4 large number o.
her friends who attended. pronounced the
| AFFAIR a success in every detail.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Few women fail to realize the attract
iveness OF a very red mouth In a pale
face.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A woman will read the whole list of
drinks at the soda fountain and then
select vanilla.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A man without cuffs looks as woman
feels when she has her hair cut short.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The special committee appointed by the
chamb-- Of commerce to confer with A.
z. carbet. relative 70 the Establishment
by MIN Of a -four mill in the city. inter-
viewed Mr. C0rbett Tuesday afternoon
The following proposition was made by
Nj CorDett: That 20 feet Of the water
front between sixth and Seventh streets.
now vacant, be donated 10 him by the
city FOR the location OF his mill, and that
the merchants and 9TH -rs subscribe $500
IN stock the same TO &c redeemed after
re year with -four should these con-
ditlJus b. met he WI es abiish 80
barrel mill. The proposition Is under
consideration and viii come Up fDr SET
tleuenr at the next meeting Of the'
chamber Of commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

In the circuit court yesterday the fol-
lowing orders were made by Judge Nc.
Bride: Astoria Building and Loan asso-
citation VS. Mary A. Hall, ct al, settled
and dismissed. ]. II. Jones VS. Olive
Jones, order for puplishment of summons.
c. P. Peterson VS. w. W. Parker ct al,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The British ship Gunford is expected
down the river today, bound tor queens
town or Falmouth, with l8,50 bushels
Of wheat. valued az $S4l57.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The Columbia Electrical & Repair com
pany are moving their headquarters to
their new building on Bond street, be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth. They have
purchased the plant Of the Columbia iron
works and will consolidate the machinery
with their own and will have frst-class
plant. They expect TO be entirely moved
By the last Of next week
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Chairman Thing OF the committee to
soIci, funds for the regatta, yesterday
said that the committee was meeting
with good success. there having already
been S5so subscribed, and II IS the inten-
rl5n TO raise $3.50 by popular subscription.
This Will no doub; be an easy matter, as
the transportation companies, who are
always the biggest subscribers, have not
yet been seen. Il Is the Intention later
In the zeason to have an entertainments,
and probably a ball will be given, the
proceeds Of which will swell the fund.
and Il IS hoped to have at least 800 or
$50. without which sum a successful re-
gaua would be impossible A list will
be published tomorrow giving the names
u subscribers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A special meeting Of the city council
was held last evening at which session
the rules were suspended and an 0rdIn.
ance passed and signed by the mayor au-
thorizing the street committee % adyer.
tlse for bids for the Improvement Of Com
merclal street at It's Intersection with
Tenth
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Strawberries are al their prime This
week. We are receiving large quantities
daily. Prices now very reasonable. Ross
Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The schooner Petrol leaves out today
FOR Nes;ucca, having finished loading a
cargo u Is tons Of general merchandise
yesterday at the O. r. & y. dock. This
is her fist cargo, she being a new boat
ana was built a; Tillamook a shor, time
ago,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Representatives q the Methodist Bar-
,isc and Congregational sunday schools
,,,mp.e,,J Grrargrmer.s last evening
Tor grand yNrurston 10 Gearh art. 90
De given on the IN Of July under the
auspices OF the combined schools One
member from each sunday school will
comprise 4 committee 10 get up pro-
gtsm of suitable sports ard provide en-
,ertaInment for the cxcursionIsts. \ re-
luced excursion rate OF 80 cents and %
c,n.s FOR children for the round trip has
been secured Il Is expected that we'll
filed lunch baskets. bathing IN the ocean
etc, viii all contribute to make the az.
fair a very successful celebration.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Calihrnia National beer a. yhe Ma
uoual. Everyone says Il IS the bes; IN
town. See Lee Herring about It.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Zack Is the best oyster cook this side
Of Chicaeo. ~ Commercial street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A marriage license was Issued yester-
day by the comfy clerk 70 Frank Sal
gcky and Gertie Dawson. the former Of
Pacific county, Washington, and Miss
Dawson, Of Clatsop county. IN
the afternoon they played the star parts
at a w-ldiay held in the Justices Office
Judge Hughes performing he ceremony.
Tas .egatta committee have accepted
a proposition made them by Mr. Levin %
prjlg,e a play, the proceeds 70 go to the
regatta fund. Baron Bassington,"
comedy in four acts, written by Mr.
Levin, is the piece selected, and a cast
will be formed at once and put in 70.
hearsal and the play put on the boards
in the near future.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

neutrality-suspicious. agents TO intNo-
duce the Underwriters Fire Extingulsh-
ers: can easily make 80 per week
Amory D. Wainwright & Co. general
agea.s, 70 Second avenue. Seattle. Wash
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Don't fail 20 attend the library tea
at the residence Of Mrs. J. E. Higgins
this evening. Vocal and instrumental
music by some OF th.- best musicians.
Recitation by Terry Mexican. Ice cream,
home made candy. cake. and cone- are
some Of the attractions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Bargains in new and second hand
wheels. from S up New and frs;-,lass
wheels kept for rent. Sole agents FOR
fte famous Rambler. Repairs and sun
dries az lowest rates Columbia Elec-
,rical & Repair Co. 80 Bond
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The schooner Jessie, which has been
tied up at The O. r. & y. dock for the
last few months, is being given general
oyerhauling and repainting. It is prob
abe that she yin b. put in commission
when the carpenters and painters are
through with her
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Challenge wood frame wringers ,,,,N y
! No. ; copper bottom wash boiicrs,.n y
! y quart galvanized iron buckets, is
Nutmeg graters .,,..,,..,,,.,,,,,,.,," W
Mrs. Potts nickel plated Rad irons,
| per set OF three. with handle and
stand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
B Steel carpenters hand saws .,.,,.,, 50
/ Nickel plated hammers weight 10. II
All these and whole house full OF
! bargains besides
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

A civil service examination was cor
Quoted at the customs house Yesterday
by Inspectors Mcbride and Crosby and
Mail Carrie, Shea. There we're ,wo ap-
pllcants who took the examination, VIII.
lam Young, for inspector, and r. V.
Jones for warehouseman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

D. Shanahan has moved MS family 70
Seaside for the summer having located
them in one ot George No,and's well ap-
pointed cottages. While their residence
in this city is uuoccupied, Mr.. Shananan
is having II oyerhauled, besides adc.ng
an addition u the rear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22
THE MODERN BEAUTY

The more sunburned the man the NOR,
flaming his neckwear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Fruit frappes to order al the Parlor;
sAme price as ice cream, except pine'
apple, which Is 10 cents higher.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs F. W Newell and -eia-
,ives will occupy the Clayton cottage az
Cannon beach this summer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Yesterday in the police court Matt
Johnson. the man who was so gloriousIy
drunk the day before that he could no,
al.p,ar. Wa fined s. Ernest Johnson
ara Bob Hammond al-d guilty to hgh,-
ing on the streets Tuesday evening. Their
explanation vas tha; after pno,ng sew
eral schooners over the bar and unload-
ing them, they had an argument about
maneuvering ships which, when pursued
20, far became PERSONAL and led 20 blows.
Neither was hur,, and upon recommen-
dauon OF city Attorney Allen, who tes-
titled 70 their previous good character
ami honest industry, Judge Nelson hned
them 81 each and suspended sentence
during good behavior.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The McGregor Mil company received a
large raft Of fir logs from Mas;e1's camp
at Sversen yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Best California wine % cents per gel
lon Alex Gilbert, sole agent for Astoria
Telephone g.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
wtsskey. The only pure goods, guaran-
teed rich and mellow. John L Carlson.
sole agent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Those who have tried the ice cream
served at the Parior say It is the best
q the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Kelly's transfer wagons deliver box
wood to any part Of the city on short
notice. All orders left at Zapfs turni-
turf store, 60 Commercial street, will
receive prompt attention. Telephone
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

The new Creamery Restaurant, Bond
street, near the alley between lth and
18th street, serves the best 5-cent meal
ever set out in Astoria. Everything Is
new, neat and clean, and absolute salts
faction is guaranteed all patrons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22
GRANITE WARE.

All strictly FIRST class granite ware, no
eeoonds or damaged goods, bought oefore
the trust advanced the prices.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

Physicians are the friends OF the FAM
Ily. HARPER Whiskey is the friend OF
the physician. A most valuable assist
ant, and one that can be trusted. Sold
by Foard & Stokes Co.. Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-22

w. J. Heekard's l. X. L. creamery
butter tOe per roll at the Parlor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20

From the Philadelphia Times.
Columbus. the discoverer OF America.
was the son of weaver.
The eminent French humorlst, Francois
Rabelais, was the son of an apothecary
Cervantes the illustrious Spanish au-
thor, was born of an, ancient but reduced
family. He early entered the military SER
vice and served as common soldier
The great French dramatist Molliere
was the son of a tapestry maker.
Terence. the celebrated Roman drama
tist, was at one time a slave.
Homer, the most illustr'ous of poets,
was at one time a beggar.
The Greek poet, Hesoid, was farmers
son,
Demosthenes, the most celebrated ora
tor of antiquity was a cutters son.
The great English preacher. George
Whitfield, was the son of an innkeeper at
Gloucester
Thomas Wolsey. the English cardinal
and statesman, was a butchers son.
Edmund HALEY, the English astrono-
mer and mathematician, was the son Of
soap manufacturer.
DR.. Thomas, Bishop Of Worcester, was
a iinen-dra oer's son.
Dr.. Mountain, bishop of Durham, was
the son of a beggar.
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich, and
theological writer. was a farmers son.
Virgil, The great Latin epic poet, was
the son of q potter.
Horace was a shopkeeper's son.
Plautus, one of the greatest Roman
comic poets. was the son of a baker.
The English photographer, DR. Samuel
Johnston, was the son of a book dealer
Oliver Cromwell was a brewers son.
Robert Burns, the Scotch poet. was a
plowman in Ayrshire.
William Shakespeare "the chief literary
glory of England" was a yeomans son.
The celebrated American engineer Rob
ert Fulton, was at one time a jewelers.
apprentice.
Daniel Webster was the son of a small
farmer
From the most humble origin Thurlow
Weed became one of the leading journal
lists of the United States and a great po-
ltical leader.
William Cullen Bryant was the son of a
physician.
Abraham Lincoln was the son of poor
farmer.
Thomas Jefferson the writer of the dec
laration of independence, was a planters
son.
William e. Gladstone 'the Grand Old
Man" was a merchants son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20
Shipping Memorandn.

PORT Royal, S. c.. May 19-sailed,
schooner Edward J. Berwind, for Balti-
more.
Buenos Ayres, May 17.-ArrIved, steamer
Velleda, Pensacola.
Fernandina, Fla, May 19.-Cleared and
sailed. steamer Peareth GBr. Mckenzie,
Stettn, via Norfolk.
Sailed barkentine Nidette, Walden, Phil
adelphia.
Pensacola Fla. May 19.-Arrived, steam
err Hemisphere CBD. Davies, Swansea.
Cleared steamships Laurelwood (Br),
Mauer, Huelva; Ulriken (NoD, Bergh
Greenock: banks Gesine Ger, Meister-
field Buenos Ayres; RaItstlne Madre
QtaD, sciassarama. Genoa; schooners
Donna Christine, Axelon, Belise; Hester
AlbIro, Cardenas.
Jacksonvlle, May 19-Entered, steamer
Comanche, Pennington, New York
Cleared. schooner Edward w. Young
Wyman, New York.
Key West Fla, May 19.-Arrlved. steam
ers Olivette, Smith, Port Tampa and sail
ed for Havana.
Sailed, schooner Magnolia, Saunders,
Miami
Port Tampa, Fla May l9-Arrived.
steamship Styra (AusD, Mayer, Trieste
Sailed, schooner William c. Tanner
Johnson, Cartaret.
AndIteSlDtlf ~ may ''' - 49,
barkenlne Stephen C. Hart, Babbidge
Boston.
p Liverpool, May 19.-Arrived. steamer
Francisco, Pensacola.
Hamburg.-Arrived, steamer Tasso, Gal
weston.
Mcneil Nav 14-Arrived. steamer Hem
land, Fernandina.
Hamburg, May 17.-ArTived, steamer
Montrose. New Orleans. via Bremen.
Rotterdam, May 18.-Arrived, steamer
CITY of Truro. Fernandina, via Norfolk;
Nordkap. Galveston, via Norfolk; Rem
ford. Pensacola. via St. Michaefs.
villa Real May n.-SaIled, steamer
Falka, Charleston.
baltimore. May 19-Sailed. schooner
Chauncey T. Burk, Pensacola.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20
OCEAN FREIGHTS.

Cotton-Market nominal: prices quoted
are per 100 pounds; Boston, per bale, $L25;
New York. per bale $l00; Philadelphia,
per bale, $780, Baltimore, per bale. 500:
via New York-Reval, &c; St Petersburg.
47c; Antwerp, 9sc; Hamburg SSc; Amster-
dam. &c; Liverpool. 30c; Bremen, 90c; Ge-
noa. Csc; Havre, 4Oc: Gothenburg, 45c; Di-
rect. Barcelona, 4sc.
Lumber-By Sail-Freights are dun; for
eisn business is steady. The rates from
his and nearby Georgia ports are quoted
at A.25a525 for a range--Includiug Balti-
more and Portland, Me. Railroad ties.
base. a. feet. to Baltimore, 1870; TO Phil
adelphia. 14iac; TO New York. lGizc. Tim
Der rates, 50cq1.OO higher than lumber
rates.
By Steam-Lumber-To Baltimore, $780,
Boston, 500; New York. Sc 25.
Naval Stores-The Market is quiet; me-
dunn size vessels. Rosin-Cork, for orders
Is Cd per barrel of 80 pounds and per
cent. prmage. Spirits, as Larger vessels.
Rosin, Is Cd; spirits. IS Cd. Steam l2c
per 100 pounds on rosin, SlO0 on spirits
TO Boston. and lOc on rosin, and soc on
spirits to New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20

Hilda, 564 tons, Rines, ldg lumber-C. w.
Howard & Co.
S. P. Hitchcock, 553 tons. Sorensen. ldg
lumber for New York-C. w. Howard &
Co.
VIM. II. Shubert SOP tons, Clark, ldg lum-
berC. w Howard & Co.
Mile r. Bohannan. 652 tons, Smith, ldg
lumber-C. w. Howard & Co.
Lulie l.. Pollard, 5l5 tons, Powell, dis
charging railroad iron.-C. w. Howard
& Co.
Thomas r. Pollard GU tons, Jaimain dis
charging coaL-C. w. Howard & Co.
NJ. b. Millen. S1s tons, Cavilier. discharg-
ing cemeut.-C. W. Howard & co.
Aaron Reppard, 4Ol tons English, dis
charging eoal.-C. w. Howard & Co.
c. c. Wehrum, 976 TONS Cavilier. discharg-
ing coal-C. w. Howard & Co.
Maud Fl. Dudley S2S tons. Dunton, ldg
lumber. &C. w. Howard &, Co.
Oscar c. Schmidt, 5l9 tons Crawfort, dis
charging coal.-C. w. Howard & Co.
Robert Graham Dun. 5S4 tons. Lynch. ldg
lumber New York.
T. G. Pendleton, S8S tons, Burgess. dis coal
Master.
VIM. H. Swan, 72O tons. Davidson, dis coal
Master.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20

and Hazard snokeless. half kegs. s1135;
quarter kegs. $5.75; 1-pound canisters, $40;
less . per cent
shot-Drop. $50; B B. and large, Sis;
chilled, sl.55
Iron-Market very steady; Swede, NC;
refined, 500 base
Nails-Cut, $40 base; wire. $3.50 base.
Advance national list of extras adopted
Dec J. 1896
Lime. Calcium. Plaster and Cement-Al-
ALBANIA and Georgia lime in fair demand
and sell at 75c a barrel, bulk and car
load lot, special calcined plaster $3.50 per
barrel; haIr. 4Q5c; Rosedale cement, 81 1O1
j 90 carload lots special; Portland cement
retail. 500; carload lots. $500.
Lumber, F. 0. b. Prices-Minmum yard
sizes, S1LO0: car sills. 1.50qi2JO; difficult
sizes. $l3O0dl5.O0; ship stock sl5.O0G16.OO;
sawn crossties. $S.25; hewn crossties, 30
per tie Market quiet and steady.
Baggng-Jute, 2A-pound. 71kd6c; 2
pound INC; lA-pound, 6s4c; sea island
sac.
Cotton Ties-Standard Arrow Steel, As
pounds, large lots. $l.OO; small lots, $1.1O
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-20
GRAINS, PROVISIONS. ETC.

New York. May 19-Flour generally
firm. winter straights, 49, 50dI3.65; Mnneso-
ia patents, 50 90m410. Rye -four firm.
Corn meal steady. Barley quiet. Barley
malt dull.
Wheat-Spot duh; No. red, SIC; options
opened firm on active foreign buying and
local covering following bad crop reports
and strong cables Later broke 1ssc under
all around liquidation, but again rallied
fsc with the closing nervous at 1sGld4c net
advance; May closed S1&e; July closed
SIC; September closed, 77s4c.
Corn-Spot firm; No 2. Ale; options
opened quiet ruled steady with wheat.
broke %c in absence of speculative sup
port Rallied later on increased spot de-
mand, aud closed steady at net decline of
hc; May closed $3.50; July closed Sslac;
September closed, 3S5sc
Oats-Spot strong; options dull. Cotton
seed oil dull. Petroleum dull. Rice firm.
Molasses steady. Beef steady. Cut meats
firm. Lard hrmer; Western steamed. IS. 81
q540; refined firm; continent $3.50. But
ter weak; Western creamery, 15d1S1bc;
state dairy, 13194l71ac. Cheese easy; large
white, 91s@95sc. Eggs steady; state and
Pennsylvania, 14lkc; Western fresh, 1870
l314c; Southern, 11&GlSc. Potatoes steady;
New York, $1.0O@175; Jersey. S1OOa2.OO.
Cabbage steady, $1.50d2.75 per barrel crate.
Cotton by steam to Liverpool, 12Ibc. Coffee
options opened steady at unchanged prices,
ruled slow all day with room traders in
control; closed steady, net unchanged;
sales, 1880 bags, including July 5.15c; No
vember, 5.45c; spot Rio dull: mild quiet.
but steady. Sugar raw, firmer in tone;
refined firm.
Chicago. May l9.-Desplte the strongest
OF news in the way of crop damage to-
day. wheat closed with a loss OF nc. ow.
ing TO heavy realizing. Corn declined $40
and oats Ac. Pork advanced nc; lard
7IhGtl0c, and ribs Sc
The leading futures ranged as follows,
Opening. HIGHEST. Lowest Closing