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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

Today's college championship game
and University of Maine mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

The remodclrd "City of Augusta
seems to have shaken off the hoodoo
and everybody hopes it will not ac-
quire another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

one of the good things about this
spring is that there are more birds with
us than there have been for several
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

Augusta contributes eight Memorial
day orators and may have more to
come Those already announced arc
Hon II. NJ. Heath at Brunswick, Rev. G.
g. Moshcr ut Hal!owcll. Rev. II. f..
Dunnack at Belgrade, John Clair Minot
At Houlton, Frank J.. Duft"n, ESQ, at
Winthrop, Rev. y. +. Hope at Read
field. Hon. l.. r. Carleton at Gardiner
and Hon. Edward WiGEin at Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

Auburn people heard Eslbcrt Hubbard
Roycroft genius will lecture in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

China's murder mystery" proves to
it was different kind of heart trouble
than that which caused the Windsor
tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

The Portland Public library has
1897 card holdrcs and 106.11S books
were taken out last year. The library
has 5S,740 volumes and the cost of
maintaining it last year was about
$12 500 of which $4,000 was appropriate
cd by the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

The biggest fish is always lost in one
way or another. A fisherman at Bel
grade Lakes caught IL whoppcr the
other day and left it on the shore while
he went out to catch another. While
he WAS gone a bald-hcadcd eagle came
along and carried it off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

1t was noted short time ago that
Parkhurst claimed the tallest boy in
Maine. Now Frecport bcSs to differ.
1t has Il boy Everett Pratt, aged 10
years last February. weighs 215 pounds
and is feet, "a inches tall in his
stocking feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-23

The postoftice department has issued
orders that mail carriers are not re-
quired to deliver mail upon premises
pcrched in his team the r. +. ID. man
does not worry about dogs, however.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-19
ODDITIES OF AUTHORS
Literary Lights who W"r" '""Sp''-
nous by Iheir Ntirr'

In tr',n.- Of the various H''a"N VI
..lr advertisement adopted 10y certain
lu.l,r, Il cr,nc says that Alr\'n"''
Dr,..., fine elder delighted to apt"taf
IN ,lr uniform of the national guard o'
France. with medals pinned to MS
r,rl,f tnou.l. il /. doubtful whether
III. motive was anything deeper than d
vain childish delight IN gaudS, lie
NIL, t,,r sort of man." one Of his enc
,..p. once remarked who was capable
O.. RIDING behind his own carriage ID
order IT, prove that he kept negro ID
H., >cryi'
\ certain literary person once ap'
r,ay.l ii, the stalls Of Il London thea
ter Wrayu. 4 jeWclel brooch III his
lo,. hair. hut he was anticipated ID
til, respect by Theophile Gautier'
whose many colured wai>tcoat was al
NAYS the most CONSPICUOUS object III
h.y ,lwtrr which he entered, AMI even
'g u.myN with his rings outside his
..l.,> and his green trousers.
:; : said that NJ Paul Bourget alSc
sore green trousers when he was Il
Uyul,u Of tie Latin quarter, but that
wa, IN the days If poverty ana early
>,.u--.vs, and perhaps lie had no 9th
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
New York stock ,rrrket.

NEW YORK. June 2e-There were
points OF aggressive strength again in
today's stock market, but the move
ment was Irregular and interrupted by
decisive reactions. Most Importance
was attached 70 the action OF TIE d.
:rectors Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company in increasing the divi-
dend rate on that stock 20 per
cent basis by the declaration OF a dfvi-
dend OF per cent for half year. The
stock rose to 11S1z before the dividend
action but struggled uncertainty for
time after the announcement. Later in
the day the absorption OF the stock be-
came heavy again and il was carried
through large selling TO l195s. which
notable points OF strength in today's
market were caused by 81 ympathy with
the Baltimore & Ohio movement. Other
subsidiary companies OF the Pennsyl-
vanla were naturally affected South
ern Pacific also was made a conspicu-
Gus example on hopes for increased
dividend returns. II was argued that
the more liberal policy in the treat
yuent Of stockholders inaugurated by
the Pennsylvania Company must have
some effect upon the policy Of other
railroad securities. The effect on Penn
evlrania itself was moderate. although
that stock VII derive a direct benefit
from the Baltimore and Ohio dividend
increase by reason OF the large amount
of that stock IN the Pennsylvania
treasury. Foreign exchange continued
10 decline under the supposed influence
of bulls against the Paris subscrsp-
ffcus OF the Pennsylvania loan The
discount rate IN the Paris market. how
ever was marked up Demand for
time loans continued strong in this
l-,a rkef ard the ma ioritv OF business
was done at = per cent The con-
tinued lack OF support u lnterporoIgh
Netropolitan had an unsettling indu-
ence in the days market. The days
rroef active stocks made their highest
prices late il the trading, but did not
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
CHICAGO BoARD OF TRADE.
FIXTURE Grain ard rro,;sio,..


CHICAGO. Jisne 20.-Trading in
wheat early today was small and the
market steady Rains In Missouri and
Illinois were so heavy as 70 cause some
delay IN harvesting, but conditions in
Texas and oklahoma were favorable 20
the new crop. Ia the Ohio River Val
ley and portions OF the Northwest much
needed showers had fallen. Upon re-
ceipt OF a cable dispatca which de-
clared the wheat crop OF Argentina had
been injured by drouth, trading be-
came active and q strong tone deveI-
oped. Throughout the remainder OF
the day the market was strong on buy
ing by shorts and commission houses
decrease in Southwestern receipts
and an advance in the price of cash
wheat at Kansas City supplement ed
the Argentina dispatch and held the
market strong. July opened 1sc lower
AT s2ssc, sold at sz1a sgS25sc and ad-
vanced 10 S4c The close was strong
and 1c higher at SO &c
Continued rains in the corn belt
caused lively selling early in the day
and weakened the market. Later the
market became strong on active buying
by shorts. The market closed at the
highest point OF the day, July Y high
er at 5Ikc.
The oats market was weak early in
the day. Later the market became
steady on buying by snorts. July
closed 15c lower at 5sAc.
A sharp advance in July pork was
the feature of trading in provisions.
Trading in lard and ribs was compara-
lively light and prices We're inclined to
drag July pork closed sc lower, lard
and ribs eacn down 2hc
TIE leading futures ranged follows:
articles Open. High. Low. Close
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Potatoes. onions and Vegetables.

There was continued all-arouud fr.nness in
the IN 'rket for new Potatoes and Oni8nss The
arrivals were mneh heavier than the precesl-
Ing day, but found ready outlet Ia regular
local chanaes at satisfactory prices. Some
fancy Potatoes so.d IN 10 $l.50 per centl in
srnali way. but Sf-2J was generally reg tPtled
as tie top for Tie general run Old crop Oregon
BurbanSs In good request for seed at
unaltered quotations.
There was good demand for miscellaneous
vegetables and although receipts were Eelyv
steady prices ruled Tor most kinds Asparag,s
and String Beans were exceptions. The eanaefs
were buying the latter at 1c per potnd and o,d
offerings Of Asparagus were cleaned Up b. a
country cannery at Si.2JWI.5o per box
P0TATOES-New crop. s5e@S1.25 per ctl;
old ervp Oregon Earbanks, 75e@si per ctl.
0NI0NS-Sew Red. Per sack, S0G9Oc: Aus
traIian. per ct $34SJ0.
yEGETABLES-Green Corn. s1.25@i75 pcr
sack: Asparagus. 81 .250aa.i0 per boy; Rhubarb.
90cGSi.25 per box: Greeu Peas, $I@l25 per
sack: String Beans. l@2c per ID: Wax
Beans, fI2c per ID: Tomatoes, 81. .256i /. so per
box; Cucunbers. sed90c per box for Marys-
vile and $1.5o@1.T5 for bay: Summer Squash
406I5c for small and SIm1.25 for larce boxes :
Garlic. 3l4c per Ib Cabbzge. I5c per etl: Caui-
Tower. 4eG soc per dozen; Carrots, 75c per sack
Turnips. 75c per sack
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Hay and Fecdstuffs.

Yesterdays receipts of Hay were 2s6 tons,
ineinding !. cars Ine market is very strong,
market is practically bare Some San Francisco
houses are hauling Hay long distances in the
Il into market, the Southern Pacific will not
bring in any more on cars until the local yards
get cleared OF. TheTe is no change in Feed
stuhs.
The circular OF Some-s & Co. says:
Although Hay has been coming to market
quite freely during the past week. tie total
showing $3.50 tons. in comparison VITA 300 Tor
been praetieaiIy Bare Of Hay for some little
time the situation has held very strong. A
continuation Of these liberal shipments viii soon
relieve TIE situation materially and permit the
market TO settle on definite basis. As X Is.
we find II difficult TO quote intelilgentiy, for
on days when arrivals are liberal sales are made
at moderate prices, whereas ni the day follow
ing. with greatly diminished shipments.
phe railroad situation is far from salts
factory. fo- a sweeping order h8 gone out 10
tile effect that for the present no more Nay
shall be loaded for San Francisco delivery.
This has probably been occasioaed by the fact
that quite BIZ Of Hay is sidetracked at ont.of-
town points awaiting track room here. After
this has all been marketed we presume the
embargo VIII be raised and. shipments received
as heretofore. At present efforts are being
made 10 market Hay by water and eoasdorab. :.
quantities raised close 10 the railroad track
are being hauled many miles 10 schooner land
Prices hold without material change The
old crop stilI continues to constitute the bulk
OF present arrivals, altnOnsn IL IS expected that
within Il week or ten days these conditions will
be reversed. Owing 10 the spasnolic delivery
Of new crop Il is impossible to quote 1t intelli-
gently"
BRAS-s2cd21 per ton.
MIDDLISGs-s -sodq3o per ton
SToRTS-$2G. sea u 20 per ton.
EEEDSTUFFS--Roiled harley. 500 506l2 %. 80
Mixed Feed. s23l24: oicake Meal In 5-toa lots
sST 80; jo5bing SIS per tens Cocanut Cake
or Meal at mills. S23 ia 10 and S2s.lQ In :, ton
lots: jobbing. S24: Carn Meal. S2Sq29 Cracked
Corn. s2s.JoQ2s 80: Horse Beans. nominal;
Broom Corn Feed a0c per etl: Alfaifa Meal,
cdrload lots. $3.50; jo,hihg. SO per ton
Meaifalfa. 5000 in car lots and $40 In smaller
quantities
HAY-Choice Wheat s1T6l1s per ton: good
Wheat, SI5@I6; other grades Wheat. Sl2MI4:
Wheat and Dat $IeQlR: Time oat. SIcMI5:
Wild Oat. s1o0lo; Alfalfa. S1G@i2; stock.
SI6S per ton
STRAw-30G doe per bale.
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General Merchandise.

GRAIN BAGs-Are vsfy strong at % G1oc.
CoAI-Wellngton. $50 per ton: New
Wellington. $50; Seattle Sc. Bryant. SO;
klcbnond. S7.59 Cumberland. $I4 in bulk and
S15.25 IN sacks: CaI1sl. SC per ton: Coke $11 80
ais per ton n bulk and 10 in sacks; Rocky
Mountain descriptions. s3.J9 per Snort ton.
OIIS-1nota ions are for barrels. for cases
ace FOR rsw; Castor Oil. in cases No. l. zoe /:
Bikers "A. cases. $l.22ztl "a Iurol soc for
boiled and 4Se for raw: CHINA Nut. eases. esq
ISc per gallon: Cocoanut Ou in barrels 5Sc
for Ccyoa and 55c FOR Australian; extra bieacIesl
winter Sperm Gil. hJe; natural winter Sperm
Oil. 03c extra bleaebcd winter Whale OIL
G0e: natural Whale oil. 5Jc; extra winter
strained Lard OIL soc: No. | Lard oil zoe
6I,3c; Herring Oil. foe: SsImen OIL 3Jc; boi.eG
Fish Oh. 3.c; Faint Oil. 35c.
coal. OIL, GASOLINE, ETC--Water White
Goat Oil. In bnik. l0i4c; Pearl Oil. in eases
Eiaiue. 2ec: Eoceae. 19c; Stove Gasoline. in
bHk, i1i5e; ia cases. sic: 10. sdssi Engae Dis :.
tilate. ig0n barrels or drums. Sc: No. DO. 6ise
cases. 19c: s6-degree Gasoline, in bulk. aGc; In
cases. 32e
TURPENTINE-s3c per gallon in cases and
17e in drums and iron barrels.
RED AND WHITE LEAD-Red Lead. Se7S1se
per ID; White Lead. sQsl4c. according TO gum
SuGaR-Tbe Western Sugar Rehains Com,
pany quotes, net CASH Cubes A, Crushed and
Crannia ted. 4.6Jc; Fine. Fruit or. Cosrse Granu-
lated. 4.55c; Beet Grannlatcd o00-,b bags oniyi
425e: Confcctioncrs' A. 4.s5c, Magnolia A.
+.1Jc; Extra c. i.r5c. Golden g, ;s.95c: d. 3.sac
& E Crystal lomIncs. 1885,: Tablrts half.
5e-lb bags 10c. haif-bbis a5c and boxes sec
more per 100 lbs for all grades. No order
taken for less than 80 blrrels its equivalent
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Ner YnrE Rnns.

Total sales -. $50. 900
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Deciduous and citrus Fruits.

The congestion of cars and freight in the rail-
road yards and the consequent inability of the
railroad company TO make early deliveries Is
seriously hsmpering trade Ia some lines OK de-
cduous fruits Tie parrow gauge. or peanut
train, which, brings Gurrants. Cherries and Ber-
ries from across the bay has been delayed
almost every day recently and the fruit has
been coming to nand too la for sale ON the
scarce and high yesterday. the offerings consist
ing almost entirely OF carried over stock. which
had become spoiled by the heat, and they had
to be turned to syrCp makers weak
prices All kinds OF Berries too showed effects
OF the warm weather, being sun-seorehed and
generally unattractfTe. Strawberries. Logan
berries and Raspberries were lower and quite
few were sold to the Gamers at the inside rates
Orchard fruits were generally steady and the
market Eept well cleaned up on good sound
stock. Oranges were duh and weak at de-
clfnng prices. while Lemons RENAME very hrm
under limited supplies
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. s5GS per chest for
Longwofths and S3@5 for the large varieties;
Blaekberries S4dG per chest: Raspberries. S3.50
df6 per chest; Ioganberries S3Gt4 per chest for
red and Syl4 for black; Gooseberries. nominal.
CHERRIES Packed. 75e@S1 per drawer; in
bulk, 69sc per ID for Black and 5G7c for Royal
CURRANTS- per chest.
ApPLES-Sl @i25 for large and 5o9I5e for
small boses-
APRlcors-crates. s1.25a1.75; boxes. sla
1.25.
PEACHES -5o@75c per box
PLUMS-Crates, TJeaS1; small boxes and
baskets. 5D6l7Jc
PRUNES-Crates 90cdsl: boxes, T5cdN
MELoNS-Cantaloupes 81 for small and
S..5G53.50 for large crates.
CITRUS FRUITS-Per box. Oranges. S2.I5d4
for Naves and SO as 25 for Seedlings: Yaieneias
sSG4a Lemons. ssg5; Grape Fruit, $S@4
TROPICAL FRUITS-Bananas sld2 per
bunch; Pineappies. 81 .JGM3 per dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Curreut wall street Conditions.

The circular of J. s Bache & Co,
New York. says:
The present technical position Of
prices is peculiar 10 Itself. On one side
IS arrGyed the conservative element
which believes thoroughly IN higher
prices as a reelection OF the continued
prosperity in business all over the
country; along with these Interests we
have The pow erful controlling element
which shapes the business course Of
great corporations and whose hands.
nnetaphortcallg. rest on the pulse of
business throughout the world.
This element IS quick TO see and
take advantage of any change in the
outlook. We believe this element is
bullish o. the present conditions and
stands ready 10 support the market on
all declines, on the contrary. the other
side is lined up with the professional
traders and gamblers who, as .gueril-
las, wage an lncesSant warfare on
values. attacking weaknesses when
ever ana wherever apparent Tempo
rarlly this plunging element is in full
control. Il marks prices Up and down
regardless OF values
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Receipts of Produce.
THE STOCK MARKET.
All Classes OF Stocks Quiet and Not
Materially Changed.

Trading on the Stock and Bond Ex-
change continued light yesterday. The
was some activity in small way in
the water stocks, with Contra Costa
higher at $50 a $3.50 and Spring Valley
Commercial Z 5rlaas was higher at ssi lld aaa
Northern California Power firmer at
S2I.50M22.
There was not much variation in the
mining shares. and both Constocks
and Southern Nevadas Were rather
quiet In the latter MacNarnara was
the most active stock and was rather
firrer.
The Enterprise Real Estate Co. has
declared a quarterly dividend of 1xc
on the preferred stock. payable July 2
Additional savings banks dividends
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
THE san FRANCISCO CALL THURSDAY JUNE 81 1905

was rather quiet because of the continued warm
ather. Receipts of Butter, whiie compare
lively light were more than enough to 20
around. ~ there WAS good speculative de-
mand, which led tie market firm. The Egg
market was very frm FOR selected ranch the
receipts of thai grade being extremely light.
The lower grades were merely steady, there
were great maay deteriorating or hos-weath
Eggs 0derihg. CFeese wds ptentifri and large
REVIEWERS We're rescrtIag ~ storing 10 keep down
the surplus
The oaly transaction on the exchange was a
at Ice.
Receipts were III. 100 lbs Butter % 500 lbs
Cheese and 81 Eggs.
The official quotations. established by sales.
bids and offers the hoof of the Dairy Ex-
change. follows:
BUTfER-Fresh creamery extras. 19c per ID.
FIRM; do Ersts. 1SIac. nrm: seconds. lie. firm;
paeking stock, firm, at IJIaC for No. and
15c FOR No 2
CHEESE-CalIfornia new fats, 91ae per ID.
firm; Ioung Americas. lie. frn; Eastern stor-
age, l53sc. steady; Western new, 15c. steady.
EGGS-California fresh selected. 3ie per
dozen, firm; frsts, 19e steady; seconds. 1Sc,
steady.
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Hides. Ta,Ior. Wool and Hops.

HIDFS-Culls and brands sell about ia6le
under quotations Heavy Salted Steers. BE;
medium. lie: light. 19c: Cow Hides. 12c for
heavy and l2c for light: Stays size: Salted
Kip. lie; Sal;ed Veal, 13lae; Salted Calf. 14c;
dry Hides, 22e; dry Kip. zee; dry Calf. 24c:
Sbeepskias. sheariinGs 2e& soc each: short
Wool, agc.75c each; medium, 90ca 81. 10; long
Wool. $l..5Q2; Horse Hides salt. S56l3. % for
large and S2.I5 for medium. - p for small and
soc for Colts: Horse Hides. dry, $2G225 for
large and s1.5oG1.7J for medium, Sl25 sor
small and J9c for Colts Baekssins-Dry Mexi-
can. 35c; dry salted Mexican. 26c: dry Central
American. 81 lse. Goatsklns-Prime Ancoras
75c; extra large do. sl.2J; large. soc; medium,
JGc; SNAIL, 35c.
TAILOW-No. l rendered. 415@4@. in bhIs:
in cans and drums, I4e less; No. .. 4GiAc;
Greese. 3e13l.c.
WGOI-Spring Clip--San Joaquin and South
ern, II months, 146it6c: do. 0 months IGs12Oe.
Middle County. free, 209 23c; do, defective, l7@
zoe: Nevada. lights 2o@ 2Sc; do. heavy. i6N lsc
per lb.
HoPs-1oa12c per ID for both 1905 and 1906
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
Wheat and Other Grains.

WHEAT-Chicago was up on an Argentine
cable which said that drought continues, TINT
tie damage the crop Is serious and that
Wheat supplies have decreased.
In this market futures advanced in sympathy
with Chicago. but the cash grain remained un-
changed. The mllcrs continue to buy freely in
the country, but the local situation is duh.
CASH WHEAT.
California Club. SIS Q135: California
White Australian 81 .40GIl. 40; lower grades
of California. Sl.leul.aJ; Northern Club,
Northern Red, Si.52Ie Gei.55 per eti.
FUTURES.
10 TO II O'clock Session.
Deeember-$l .32h.
BARLEY-Futures fc lower. The mar
ket FOR cash grain is very vague and most
dealers not quoting any prices. The gem
eral figure all around for Feed is 81. New
to arrive within day or two is quoted at
81 O. .u2la: TO arrive during June ut 81 and in
July, 05e. The spot market is very quiet. Re-
ceipts yesterday were fair.
CASH BARLEY.
: SI@I .02Is for common 20 choice new Feed.
with ckolce old held at $1.O5@i.oT1a per ctl
by some sellers.
10 TO Il O'Clock Session.
Decen ber-30I.c.
oATS-Thc market yesterday continued dull.
with buyers Indifferent. Prices were unchanged.
Red. Sl.l5Gl.3j FOR fair 10 good and 81 400
Loo for choice; Wl&te, nonlinafi Black. 81 .z5u
1.SI K per etg.
C0RN--Au quotations remain as before
with lquiet market.
California, Sl.J5et Leo for small round yellow
Western mixed, 81 81 y; yellow, sl.37I2; White
81. 10 per ctl.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS.

Wall-street stocks generally higher Cotton advanced
Business quiet on the local stock and bond exchanges
Shipment OF SI77.364 in specie the Orient
Wheat futures higher and Barley futures lower
Oats and Corn quiet and unchanged FeedstuTs steady
Hay market bare and buyers Clamoring for supplies
Rather better demand for Beans for the Southwest
Dried Fruits and Raisins still firm with futures selling we'll
New Potatoes and Onions firm. Vegetables steady.
Poultry weak with trade generally quiet
Butter Eggs and Cheese unchanged
Fruit market suffering from slow railroad deliveries
Grain Bags in sharp demand and firm
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
New York Grain and Produce.

NEW YORK. June 2o.-FLOUR-Re
ceipts, l1,500; exports, 1880 barrels
sales. 1900 packages; market steady at
WHEAT-Receipts a5.soQ; exports,
5000: sales, $4,000 bushels futures; spot.
o. 5. afioat: No. i Northern Duluth,
93iac f o. b. efoat: No. / Northern
Manitoba, 91I5c f. o. b. afioat. Except
at the immediate opening. when prices
eased Off slightly. wheat was generally
Tho buying, which was active and in
cluded Wall street support, was based
Largely on rains in harvest districts
tina. Last prices showed 1@1hc net
advance. July. SO 5-16 Q9o lI-16c,
closed clg ss9He; September, % IS $ S@@ssAe. g
closed 901xe
HID ES-Steady.
WOOI-Steady.
HOPS-Quiet.
voice. 7ssc;- mild, steady. The market
for coffee futures closed steady, with
prices net unchanged TO points lower.
5.95c: September, 6,2Oc; December. $40
a 6.45c, March. 6.65c; May. 6.75 7516.S0c.
SUGAR--Raw, tirm; fair refining, &c;
centrifugal, s6-test, 912 S5sc; molas-
NEW YORK, June 20.-Butter, firm:
official prices, creamery, common to
C4EESE-Firm.
EGGS-Firm.
DRIED FRUITS
EVAPoRATED APPLES-The mar
ket is firm. although il is not consid-
cred that the recent storms did much
damage to the crop. Strictly prime.
lie; choice, liz gil &c; fancy, ia a
PRUNES-Are unchanged, with quo
tations ranging from I 1sc to SIC, ac~
cording to grade.
APRICOTS-Show an advaneing<fen-
dency for future shipment. but snf sup
plies attract little attention 1t the
prices. Choice. l2nc: extra choice, 10
Q13ihc; fancy, 14@1415c
PEACHES-Are firm on spot: de-
mand light. Choice. 10z4 q lie; extra
choice, TX 911izc; fancy, 10& G12c;
extra fancy, 12d13lsc.
RAISfNS-Rule quiet and unchanged
sins, ) L q72sc; London layers, $500
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Dried Fruits and Roisirs.

FRUITS-Apricots, future delivery. ljc per
ID asked, Peaches. future. shGiOc; PrInes
4Ia0IJc for the four sizes. spot, and pa @2% c
,fpT future delivery.
a RAISINS-1906 crop-Seeded. 4a ace; Loose
Muscatels, 4e. 4ise and Sc for ?. and
crown respectively Seediess 3iac; Secdless
SuItanas, &c: Thompson Seedless &c for TN
bleached and SGt11c for beached: Imperial
clusters. 6-crown, $500: DeiIesa clusters. 3
crown So fancy clusters. 4-crown. 81 .59: Lon
don Layers. 3-crown, si.10; London Layers >
crown 81
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-21
New York Metal Mar,s.t.

NEW YORK, June 20.-Tin was low
er in the London market. closing at
tl75 5s for spot and f175 for futures.
Locally tin was easy and closed at
S3S.50 a $50
Copper was higher in the English
market with spot quoted at fS4 los and
futures al ISL IS I'd Locally no change
was reported with Lake quoted at
1915, and casting at $IS25@IS.37I5.
Lead was unchanged at f1e I5s IN
London and AT S5.7545.95 in the New
York market
in London Locally the market was q
shade lower also, closing at S6.1016. 20.
Iron was unchanged in England and
al 49s I1d and Cleveland warrants at
5es I'd. Locally the market was un-
changed. No. 1 foundry Northern.
$3.50 g 10; No. dc and No. do South
ern S1S.25 a 1850; no. do $l775M1S.