m y"jmm All communications for this department should be mailed to reach The Dispatch not liter than Saturday moraine Reasonable f pace will be freely Riven to ail organisations classified under this heading. P. O. S. of A. Last week one new State Camp, two com taanderies and seven camps were chartered. CampS57. of McKeesport, has engaged the Electric Band to accompany them to Braddock on Memorial Day. On last Tnesday evening Washington Camp Ko. 23 was instituted In Eble's Hall, Peon avenue. East End. On last Wednesday flags were presented to the cl'Ool or 0ceola Mills, Hyde Park, Ches ter and Babula, Pa. , It Is a pleasure to seethe President of 852, Brother Elberty, conduct the Initiatory cere mony In the red degree. The order In Colorado, Illinois. Louisiana ana .Massachusetts hare memorialized Con Creu favoring tbe passage of the Oates bill. Melster, Hodel, Robinson and Sheets, of 588," are devising plans for the entertainment of the Bute delegates In this city in August Recording Secretary Pine, of Camp 4. Alle gheny City, has not missed a meeting of his camD in four years. They call him "Old btead fast." The camps of New York City will bring to Pittsburg with them on August 15 the Guard Republic Band of 70 pieces. This band is called the best in the world. Brother William Welshans, of Camp 352,East Liberty. Is eoe of the most enthusiastic work ers in tbe district. Be is always present at every demonstration and public meeting. The Centennial and Memorial Valley Forge Association, a branch of the P. O. H. of A, has Just completed the purchase of tbe Washing ton Spring Park, and will at once perfect im provements. George Berry, Master of Forms of Camp 852, is one of the oldest members in mis county, be having joined in 1S66L He is one of tbe young en members of the G. A. R having enlisted at the age of 15. Camp S has the best set of officers In Western Pennsylvania. On next Friday Colonel Hawks worth and Camp 2 will pay them a fraternal visit to see the exemplification of the new Val ley Forge degree. " The three camps of Lebanon, Pa- numbering over 1,200 members, will dedicate their new building on May 28. All the national and State officers ill be present. The P. O. S. of A. Hall is tlie largest building in the county, and cost tllO,000. Past President S. O. Kyle and Secretary Mc Kinley, of Camp 517, Lawrenceville, are work ing to add 100 members to their camp before Aucusu At the last meeting Mr. Kyle pre sented bis camp witn an altar, sword, a ballot box, a pair of spears and handsome gavels for the President and Vice President. The one hundred and third anniversary of the evacuation of Valley Forge will be cele brated June 18. The P. O. 8. of A.. whose head. quarters are in the old Washington headquar ter, will Lave the assistance ot tbe G.A. b! U. V. L. and Washington Continental Guards, President Harrison and Governor Beaver have accepted invitations to be present It is ex pected that not less than 80,000 visitors will at tend the demonstration. District President Hawksworth has issued a circular urging all members to aocepttbe luvl Utiun of Major A. M, Harper Post No. 18L G. A. R., to participate in tbe cervices at Brad dock on Decoration Day. Procession moves sharp at 2 I. sr. Train leaves Union station. PennsyHauia Railroad, at 1230 P. M., arriving at Braddock 1:12 p. a. Mouongabela Ooin tnandery and Washington Camp Ho. 283, P. 0. B. of A. will entertain all visiting brethren after the conclusion of the. memorial service. Select Knights, Past Grand Commander Sam Bhaner con templates a trip to Atlantic City. His wife Will share in the enjoyment. J. P. Jones, of No. 7, is politically inclined, and says be will make tbe boys hustle to beat nim as delegate from Killback township. Past Commander George Strieb, of General Meade Legion No. 18. Allegheny City, Is one of tbe tinners now out on strike. He says the tin ners are bound to win. Adjutant Eaton has been appointed one of the census enumerators, and a better selection would be hard to find. He is undoubtedly the right man for this place. The Colonel earnestly requests that all com rades who can make it convenient will turn out and assi-t No. 27. of Sir. Washington, In their escort to Post 15L G. A. B, on Decoration Day. Comrades will be on the lookout for tbe grand parade July 17, tbe occasion of tbe bl-centenmal of Allegheny City, upon which occasion all are expected to sustain tbe order's record as to numbers and appearance. All comrades who intend accompanying Colonol Lewis and staff on their visit to No. 7 to-morrow evening, are requested to meet tbe Colonel at the entrance to Bible Class HalL No. 65 Arcb street, below Ohio, Allegheny. Colonel Lewis has made arrangements so that the round trip to Tarentum will be 66 cents, rovided tuatmore tban ten comrades go. It : tbe desli e of tbe Colonel to make as large a turnout as possible upon this trip, Tuesday evening. May 27, from the West Penn depot. w. tr. Alien, or Pittsburg Legion No. J, Is preparing a treat for tbe boys on bis visit to No. 7, when he will recite his essay on "What jiuiuiTiiuuui w luiamsporx." xnose wbo have heard it say it abounds in many stern realities and keeps his hearers in a laughable mood u ucbujuiui; tu can. Tickets for the social to be given by the First Regiment at Old Citi Hall Juno 11 will be out In a few days, and each comrade will be fur nished witb two. one for himself and one for a ii.cuu. i ue programme oi entertainment will be an excellent one. and it is to be honed thrvt every comrade will take advantage of tblsop- tu, luiuy .ui ipcuumga pieasant evening in tbe ntereat of harmony and sociability, Tbo Golden Eagle. The prizes for the different commanderies and castle, are now on exbibltion at 418 Smith, field street. Americus Castle No. 220, initiated four can didates and received three propositions last Friday evening. Star of the West No. 83, conferred decrees on three applicants and received six proposi tions last Wednesday evening. " The R. G. E., directory issued by Sir Knieht James ilcKee, is now completed and members of the order can get tbe same by calling for them. Lorena Castle, No. 131, conferred degrees on eight candidates Jast Tuesday evening. Louis E. btllz Commandery, No. 69, was present in lull uniform. Manchester No. 212, initiated three and re ceived two propositions last Thursday evening. The commandery, organized by tbe members of this castle, is in excellent condition beinx now fully equipped. The General Parade and Reception Commit tee baa now completed all necessary arrange ments for tbe parade and demonstration, which take place May 20, 27 and 28, and from the as surances received there will be a large attend ance. Lieutenant IL P. Childs, of American Com mandery, No. 3. of Washington, D. O, was In tbe city yesterday making arrangements for the commander's headquarters lor tbe coming demonstration. This commandery will stay and take part in the exhlnition drill at Silver Lake Grove, May 28. Chief Marshal Heber McDowell has an pounced the following route of parade: Form Liberty, right renting on Seventh avenue: Sev enth avenue to Smithfleld, to Second avenue, to Grant street, to Filth avenue, to Dinwiddle mfif' t0 Ven.ter to Fulton. to Wylle. to F1h V l.tkf'' t0 Hixt Suspension bridge, to Federal street, to North avenue, to 23 . iS.. .?!? T,Mi "b" " 0w waaa )MB tu lOUVHi .Tickets for tbe Golden Kaele May FhUt.1 are on sale at the following places: James JdcKee's. US bmithfield etreat? .in..... u.nii. ton, 34 Filth avenue: Scott Bros. 441 Market itreet; E. Deroy's. Smithfleld street; Ha mllton's Min.l. itn. ITI.I, Ma.,,.. ...'A V a.n .. . . M4W-1W Dl., A ...U AICIIUC, A. W. illClvUllOUgn'S drugstore. Frankstown avenue- A. h Jnn. tobacco and clear store. Station street; George H. Taylor, Franks town avenue; Brown .4 Tbe Golden Chain. Allegheny Lodge Initiated two candidates on last Tnesday night Organizer 8. I. Osmond will institute a lodge at Homestead, Pa., tbls week. Central Lodge of tbls city, will work on a number of candidates at next meeting. Theo lhrig, tbe collector ot Linden Lodge, Is convalescing after several weeks' illness. Lincoln lodge, of the Soutbslde, was officially visited by the State Commander on last Mon day evening. Linden Lodge, of Oakland, was visited by a delegation lrom Liberty Lodge, of the Bast End. last week. 6. MeElrov- Put nnmminder of Gas CItT Lodge, has been commissioned a Deputy Bu pre me Commander. Supreme Commander C C. Bitting, of Phila delphia, bas been Invited to visit some of tbe lodges in Pittsburg and vicinity during the last week ot this month. Crafton Lodge, of Crafton, Pa., will be vis ited by Pittsburg Lodge, of this city, on tbe fourth Mondav of this month, when the degree team will initiate two candidates. Dr. Edward T. Painter, tbe Commander of Gas City Lodge,received the congratulations of the members of bis lodge on last Tnesday night, after several weeks' absence, during which time he was an Inmate of Roosevelt Hospital, in New York. Pittsburg Lodge No. 82 was visited by promi nent members of seven lodges of tbe order on last Wednesday night The Crafton Degree Team conducted tbe initiation of two candi dates. A collation was served to all present A. H. Mercer. Esq., officiated as toastmaster. The following toasts were proposed and re sponded to by the brethren: "Our Guests," W. C McGee; "Tbe Leeal Fraternity." S. A. Johnston, Esq.: "Organizers," Samuel L Os mond: "Bank Clerks," Frank 6. Lea; "The Press." George C. Chambers; "New England," Dr. Henites and Brotber Perkins; "Our Manu factures," J. C. Dilworth; Country Lodces." Frank S. Heislev: "Real Estate Booms." S. R. Bamett; "Our City Officials," George Pearson, ' Jr.; "lnter-btate Commerce," iiouis u. tfinier; "The Carnegie Library." A. H. Mercer. Esq. The Degree Team will again be present at the next meeting of Pittsburg Lodge. The Heptaiopba, Tbe Supreme Arcbon paid a visit to McKees port Conclave during tbe past week. Fred W. Avenll. the new Supreme Organ izer, is booming the order at Kansas City. Elizabeth Conclave, tbe youngest of tbe Alle gheny county conclaves, is increasing steadily. The report of tbe monthly increase of the membership is now anxiously awaited by the members. The General Committee of the Allegheny County Conclavos held another meeting on Thursday evening last Zeta No. A is the first conclave to receive a full set of officer's badges, as a premium offered by tbe Supreme Conclave. Star Conclave No. 71 bad under consideration 22 applications at one meeting. This record has so far not been excelled during the year. The Deputies are cow making their reports to tbe Supreme Arcbon. Most are highly satis factory, a few are not up to the standard. Rislrg Sun No. 121 is always ready to do Its sbare In tbe general interests of tbe order. It has more workers and less growlers tban al most any other conclave. The supreme officers have made provisions to pnt at least six organizers at work among tbe old conclaves on terms equally as good as if new conclaves were organized. Past Supreme Archon George V, Metzel has arranged to pnt 200 new members In Wilming ton Conclave No. 22. and Is succeeding much more rapidly than if he attempted to organize a new conclave. A. O. V. W. Owing to a delay with the Grand Master Workman $22,000 was paid out In one day last week. The man found dead in the parks at Chicago, recently, was a member of East Liberty Lodge No. 27. Gmnd Receiver O. K. Gardner has removed his office on Third avenue over to Allegheny vuy, wnere nis worxs are located. Nomination for officers In the subordinate lodces is about due, and some strange faces will no doubt be seen at meetings to help favor ites through. A certain baker In Bloomfleld threatens to have the Mognllians evicted from tbat dis trict, as they not only keep htm awake, but he U in fear that the plaster will give way. They evidently have a good time from all reports. Among tbe list of those who are booming Major Montooth for Governor may be seen a large number of members frem Bethel Lodge No. 40 and Center Avenue No. 124. They are both very active lodges and In the foremost rank.' Orion Lodge No. 228, situated on the South side, is making preparations for an entertain ment In the near future. Among those who will take part Is the blind pianist, V, C. Doyle, son nf John Doyle. The latter Is a member of Industry Lodge No. 25, and is very proud of his boy. Master Workman Robert Cameron, of In. dustry Lodge No. 25, will deliver a lecture be fore his fellow members of tbe above lodge on his retiring from office, which will soon occur. He will be entitled to the honor of a Past Master Workman when through, and has been a faithful officer. Royal Arcanum. Revenue Council is talking about getting up a steamboat excursion in the near future to enter tain its friends. The matter Is now being dis cussed, and will be acted on in a short time. At tbe last meeting of Revenue Council R W. Jones was elected Regent vice W. B. Kirk wood, who has removed to New York. Brother Jones will make a first-class Regent, and will be a great benefit to the council. The Past Regent's Degree corps and brothers of Darling. Federal, Duquesne and Allegheny Councils, Roral Arcanum, visited West End Council on May 6, and, after some Interesting oratory by the visiting brothers, refreshments were served and enjoyed by all present ' Revenne Council No. 101 bas changed its time and place of meeting. It now mepts on tbe sec ond and fourth Tuesdays of each month at American ProteBtant Association Hall over the Third National Bank, corner of Wood street and Virgin alley. The council expects a mem bership of 200 before long. Sexennial I.enjrne. Wllklnsburg Lodge, No. 88, meets next Mon day night, and will have two or more to Initiate. At a meeting of Allegheny Lodge, No. 128 steps were taken to procure a hall, committees Mppuiuicu ttuu fcu applicants initiated. Pittsburg Lodge. No. 48, had the pleasure of hanging Its charter upon the wall of its room, wbere it Is admired bvall who see it They in itiated three applicants and have five applica tions on hand. General Lodge Notes. Thomas A. Armstrong Council No. 28L O TJ A. M which was instituted Mav71astin Alle gheny, Is meeting with great success. It start ed witb 16 members, and has about trippled In number. V. C William Evans presented tbe council with a fine portrait of the late Thomas A. Armstrong, the man after whom the coun cil is named. Grand Master Rev. David Craft IOOF will deliver a sermon on Odd Fellowship this evening at the First M. P. Church, Fifth ave nue, under the anspices of R. A. Lamberton Encampment No. 125. The following gentle men will act as an escort committee to the G. M.: John W. Haney, W. F. Armstrong, J. L. Lytle, James Bown and F. R. C. Perrlne. George Hawkes, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. K. of P, of Pennsylvania, bas eignl field his intention of visiting Invincible Lodge No. 114, K. of P., East End, on Tuesday even ing. May 2a The amplified rank will be con ferred on five candidates and an interesting meeting Is anticipated, as Brother Hawkes Is a very interesting speaker, and those members wbo fail to bear him will miss a rare treat James B. Nicholson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, State of Pennsylvania, L 0..0. F accompanied by Grand Master David Craft D. D., are expected to pay a iratemal visit to James B. Nicholson Lodge 6S5, L O. O. F.. East End, Thursday evening. May 22. The degree staff will on that evenine confer the third de eree. The lodge Is one of the most prosperous In tbe State and the only Odd Follows' lodge in the East Liberty Valley. " E0BBED BY TWO MISSES. An Old Han Claims He Wni Relieved of si Snm of Money by Sitters. rsrZCIJU. TELEORAJI TO THE DISPATCH. Beaveb, May 17. Information bas been made here against Josephine and Pearl Bojrgentine, of Sbannopiu, Pa. They are aged respectively 13 and IS years, and are charged with stealing $40 .rem the person of James Jordan, aged 76, who lives near their father's home, and is very feeble. It is said the old gentleman was relieved of tbe money while being led around by the girls. When baby was sick, we gave her Caitorla, Wben she was a Child, she cried for Castorla, When she became Miss, she clung to Castorla, When she had Children.she gavo them Castorla .' . The Experiment to to Tried by an Allegheny Syndicate, Who Have BOUGHTHORTH AYENDE PROPERTY. Larca Bums of Eoma Money Being Imeited in Chicago and Boston Eealty. SOME BIG CEILS AND BIG PE0FITS The most important transaction in real estate that was made public yesterday "was the sale of the Smith property on Nortb avenue, near Federal street, Allegheny, lot about 130 feet front, with several buildings thereon, for $65,000, or at the rate of $500 a foot front The purchasers are a syndicate of Alle gheny men who propose to erect a large flat, or apartment bouse, on the property as an experiment, plans for which are being pre pared. The work of demolishing the old houses will begin in a short time. Another transaction of more than nsnal significance was consummated by Samuel W. Black & Co., who sold for George K. Stevenson, a lot 100 by 224 feet on the east side ot Craft avenue. Fourteenth ward, with a 12-room brick dwelling thereon, to Mr. DeRoy, tbe Smithfleld street jeweler, for 819,000. Tbe purchaser will occupy the property at an early day. a Pittsburg- Capital Abroad. Quite a number of citizens departed from tbe city yesterday afternoon for other parts, near or remote, and on business or pleasure intent Among the travelers was a small party of Pitts burg capitalists, whose destination was Chi cago, where they will examine the Inducements for investing in realty. One of tbe members of the party. Mr. John Walker, formerly of Carnegie, Phinps 4 Co., Is said to have Invested in tbe last tew months over $500,000 in Windy City real estate. Another member is connected with a Pittsburg syndi cate which recently made over 8100.000 by one turn in Chicago property. They hold options on several valuable pieces there, and will probably engage in some large deals. It may be mentioned in this connection tbat one of PlttBburg's iron kings took a fancy to Boston a short time ago, and invested 600,000 in busi ness property there. Going away from Pittsburg to Invest in real estate looks akin to the performance of carry ing coals to Newcastle; and some may think it a severe dram on the supply of home money. Of course these large investments if made here would be a great stimulus to business. There Is compensation, however, which tips the bal ance in our favor. Capitalists from Omaha, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Rich mond, Va., have and are making handsome in vestments in Pittsburg really, which keeps up the equilibrium and something more. This Is shown In the rapid growth of the city In popu lation and business. Business Men Talk. There was tbe usual variety of street talk among business men yesterday, and some of it was important Mr. C L. Magee remarked to a friend wbo is his opposite In politics that he had good reason for thinking that Mr. Andrew Carnegie would expend 810,000,000 in the next ten years a mil lion a year in Pittsburg Improvements and the promotion of unselfish interests. It is uu derstood that Mr. Carnegie is considering a plan to supply the urgent demand for small and medium-sized tenement houses. Speaking of backward localities in various parts of tbe city, a gentleman said that tbe dis trict on and west of Shingiss street Hard scrabble and Old avenue would soon cease to be included In that category. Property there, be added, is looking up, and a number of im provements are talked of and will likely ma terialize. Tbls change for the better Is due to the building of the Duquesne el ec trio road. In regard to real estate values, a prominent broker said tbe highest price ever paid for property on North Highland avenue was $127 0 a foot front lot 80 by 323. The best price yet realized for Boquet street property is 8110 a foot front Tbe broker quoted above, referring to the recent deals in the Squirrel Hill district said the complete story had not been told, but It would be as soon as a little matter connected with them could be closed up. It will be interesting. Movements In Real Estate. There was a good, quiet movement in real estate during the week, and a fair amount of business was closed up. The outlook is excel lent. Inquiry was largely for suburban build ing lots. Large properties were reported a little slow. In addition to the sales noted above tbe following were reported: Reed B. Coyle & Co. sold for Frank Cart wright to Henry Fenner a frame bouse of eight rooms, with lot 20x70.63. on Boquet street, for a price approximating 83.700. Magaw &. Goft, Limited, sold in the Oak sta tion plan, three miles out the Castle Shannon Railroad, lots Nos. 104, 105, 106 and 107 to Ed ward Gass for 8400; and lots Nos. 101, 102 and 103 In the same plan to John Dugard for 8300; also sold for Thomas Hngan to Amelia Newcomb the nve-room brick bouse and sum mer kitchen Ho. 12 Martin street, Allegheny, lot 22x64, for 83.000. Black t Baird sold for W. G. Wilmot to Charles Freibertzbauser a lot on the west side of Boquet street Oakland, between Semple and Wilmot streets, 60x250 feet, for 86,535 18.' This is the highest price ever paid for Boquet street property, being about 8110 per foot front They also sold for J. Walter Hay lot No. 17, In the Valley View plan of lots, situated on Re becca street Allegheny, for $400. Hamnett s Meredith sold lot 154, plan No. 2, Wilkins estate, Wilkinsburg, to W. O. Heins for 8850. Mellon Brothers sold to Joseph Smith lot No. 42, in their plan of Copeland place, near Brad dock. lot 21x100 feet for 8375. Anderson 4 Beecknian, Lim., sold 17 more lots in tbe Watkins plan at Wilmerding. Alles & Bailey sold for Francis Chaney a frame dwelling of six rooms, etc., lot 15x72, on Commerce street near anton, to tbe Pennsyl. vania Tube Works, for 82.850 cash. J. E. Glass sold for A. C. Watkins lot No. 21 in the Watkins place plan, at Wilmerding, for 8550. Ewing dt Byers sold for John Venney to J. Bhifler a two-story frame bouse of five rooms and attic, with small lot on Peach alley, Alle gheny, for $1,600 cash. Charles Somers & Co. sold for James H. Aiken to George Jayroe lot No. 15 in tbo Fair mont plan, fronting 25 feet on Fairmont ave nue and in depth 170 feet for 8850.. Also lot No. 80 in the Fleming Park plan, Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, In size 25x100 to an alley, for Dean 4 Whltty to W. B. Have, for 8250. Baxtor, Thompson & Co. sold for William M. Venner a lot 24x87 feet situate on tbe south west corner of Harvard and Beatty streets. East End, city, for 8750 cash. HOME 6ECUJUTIK3. Pleasant Valley Still Mounting More Life In tbe Tractions. Business on tbe local stock board was narrow yesterday, sales being only 176 shares, and only two properties Pleasant Valley and Electric showing activity. Taking tbe list through, there were more buyers than sellers, Indicating a strong undertone. Pleasant Valley and the tractions were the centers of Interest and all were stronger. The former sold at 29Ji, and closed at 29U bid. Cen tral closed at 27, Citizens' at G1M. ami Pittair,. at 37X. Westinghouse Electric improved a fraction, as did Luster. Tbo natural gassers and Bwlton ano Bignal were steady at previous quotations, wivii no pressure to sell or bny. Tbe ngures on uant stocks all bids and prac tically no otrers refute the statement that they are subjects of fictitious valuations. They are considered among the best investments in the market XXCUAXOB STOCK. ruts. Pet. Stock A Mital Ex SAKK STOCKS, Arsenal Allegheny National Bank ,.., Bank of Plttsbnra- ,.,.., Commercial National Bank.,.,,... Cltlsens' National Bank , City Savings '. Duquesne National Bank Jrarmers' Uanoilt National Bank.. Bid. Alked. ...423 405 Bid. Asked. 5 ,.... 68 ... .... 76 H "v tee DO .... 60 ....170 ....600 Jflrst National Bank, Pittsburg.. 170 fourth National 13ank...;..T..r.....:..IJlH . J33 M,U T1 WUHJ'WAfllMMtllltll.KIK nx 180 first iit. Dana, DirimuKuam..,! w Herman National U&nlc 329 Iron City National Bank... n Marine National Dank , 100 llasonln Hank Hit ilerchinHAManufiietureri'Na.lianr. 70M Mononcaliela National Hank 120 .... Odd Fellows' Savings Bank 69 Pittsburg Nat. Bank or Commerce 1M .... 1'lttiburr Bank for Havings M0 People's Nstional Bank 170 .... fecond National Dank XM Third National Bank 178 Tradesmen's National Bank VA .... Union National Bank. I7S Becond National, Allegheny 1M IXSUBANCB STOCKS. Bid. Asked. Boatman's 8 CUT .. Citizens1 Humboldt Man. 4iler CIS STOCKS. Allegheny Ga Co. (Ilium.) Pittsburg uas Co. (Ilium.) 15 , 47 40 Bid. Asked. ... S3 15 VATUBAZ. OAg STOCKS. Bid. Asked. M 4JJ. .... M M Brtdgewater Chartlers Valley Gas Co.. Manufacturers' Gas Co..., People's Nat Gasand Pipeage Co VM. J5 Philadelphia Co SIM Westmoreland ana Cambria WheelingUasCo 11 1! Oil. COMPANY STOCKS. , ... Bid. Asked. Columbia Oil Co IX IX rABSENQEB BAH.WAT STOCKS. . H'd- Asked. Central Traction , 27 MM Citizens' Traction..""..:". "::..".. 67)4 63 Pittsburg Traction tlX M Pleasant Valley I9) t)X Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester. .... 804 icupie-s mat. uas uo., XAILROAD STOCKS. Pittsburg Lake Erie Plus. June. K. K. Co Pitts., McK. & Youirh. B. B. Co... Pitts. & Western K. K. Co , Pitts. Western It. B. Co. pref.... COAL STOCKS. Bid. Asked. ... 60 29 ... 61 ... 14 IS ... is n Bid. Asked. ... SO .... H. T. & Cleveland Gas Coal Co... BBIDOE STOCKS. Bid. Asked. Ewalt nrortv.thlrd si.) 58 Suspension Bridge Co. (Sixth st) 15 UINIKO STOCKS. Bid. Asked. .. 15 "J La Nona Mining Co LnsteivtllnlnF Co kankee Girl Mining Co SLZCTBIO LIGHT STOCKS. Bid. Asked. Allegheny County Electric. East End Wtstlnghonse Electric 100 . SO 1USCZLLAKEOUS STOCKS. .Bid. Asked. Monongahela Navigation Co 75 78 Mononeahela Water Co 20 Dnlon Switch and Siicnal Co UH KX Union Switch and Slzn il Co. prd 40 45 Westlnjrhouie Air Brake Co HI .. Westlngnouse Brake Co., Llm 61 Sales were 150 shares of Pleasant Valley Rail way at 29l and 25 Westinghouse Electric at The total sales of stocks at New York yester day were 805,685 shares. Including Atchison, 18,260; Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, 7,825; Louisville and Nashville. 8,400: Missouri Pacific, 8,816: Northern Pacltlc.12.845; nreferred, 8,840; Ureiinn Transcontinental, 32.640; Read ing, 73.280; Richmond and West Point 8,835; Bt Paul, 6,700; Union Pacific, 6,810. PJXIrTQ IT UP. Business Continues to riboTV Great Improve ment Over Lmt Year. The local money market was In a satisfactory shape yesterday. There was no scarcity of money and the demand for It was such as to make some of the banks go deep Into their pockets. Rates were unchanged at 6Q7per cent The Clearing House report shows a handsome increase over tbe previous week, and is nearly 83.000,000 abead of tbe corresponding time last j ear. Bach evidence of orosperlty woaldobe bo accepted in any court of justice. Tbe figures are: Yesterday's exchanges f 2,484.KS 73 Yesterday's balances 282,321 27 ueeia exenanges i3,2.ttB 29 Week's balances 2,121,062 63 Previous week's exchanges 14,955,174 13 Exchanges week of 1889 , 2,059,262 99 Balances week of 1889 1156.773 37 Total exchanges to date, 1890. tB5.459.441 43 ToUl exchanges to date, ISS9 247,051.555 85 Gain, 1890 over 1839, to date 48,407,585 S3 Money on call at New Yorkyesterday was eay, with no loans, closing offered at 8 per cent Prime mercantile paper, 6a7. Sterling exchange qniet and steady at 84 84 for 60-day bills and 84 86 for demand. Tbe weekly statement of the New York banks, Issued yesterday, shows the following changes: Reserve, Increase, 8525,800: loans, de crease, SL52L800; specie, decrease, 8318,200; legal tenders, increase, $834,000; deposits, de crease, 844,400; circulation, increase. 829.800. The banks now bold $2,012,875 in excess of tbe 25 per cent rule. The exports of specie from the port oi New York during he past week amounted to 8320, 356, of which 87.000 was in gold and 8313,356 silver. Tbe imports of specie during the week amounted to 8848.73L of which 867,231 was in gold and SS8L60O silver. Closing- Bond Quotation. IT. 8.49, reg 122 IT. 8. 43. conn 122 M. K. AT. Gen. 6s.. 75X mutual union 6s. ...100 N.J. c. Int. Cert..,113 Northern Pac. lsts-..U7!4 Northern Pac. 2di..II3 U.S. 4V$s, reg 10216 U. S. Xh coup 103)4 raciuc 03 oi 'uo. utt Loulslanastamped4s 95)4 Missouri 6s 100 Northw't'n consols.141 North w'n deben's 5slC9)4 Oregon A Trans. 6s. 105 St.LAl. M. Gen. 5s. 95 bt.L. tS.F. Uen.M.U3 lenn. new set 6s.. ..108)4 lenn. new set. 5s....l044 Tenn. new set 3s..,, 74 H Canada So. 2ds 997b st. Paul ronsols 123 St. P. ChlAPc. Ists.116 1x.. Pc. L.O.Tr.R. ffiSV central racinc isti.nu Den. & It G. lsts...!8)4 Den. &B. O. 4s Sii, U.&B. G. Wesusts. Erie 2ds 104 U. K. AT. Gen. 6s.. 87 I Tx.. Pc. K O.Tr.Us. 44)4 Union Pacific 1SU...1I2 West Shore 105)4 NEWYORK-Clearlngs, 8188.6S6.600: balances. 87,286.105. For the week Clearings, 8933,693,961; balances. 838,310,39a Bostoit Clearings, 821012.155: balances. 82.431.083. For the week Clearings, 8125,696.880; balances, $12,821,452. For tbe corresponding week last year Clearings, 891,965,239: balances, 89.791083. Philadelphia Clearings, 813.806.892; bal ances. 82,678,641. For tbe week Clearings, 877, S77.186; balances, 811.498,601. BALTIUORE-Clearings, 82,742,546; balances, Paris Three per cent rentes, 88f 62Xe for the account CniCAOO Clearings, 815,338,000; for tbe week, 888.340,532. New York exchange, 40c premium. Money remains unchanged at 6 per cent on call and 7 per cent for time loans. THE WEEK IN OIL. A Bulge In the Market In the Face of Pend ing Wolla. OH continued its npward movement yester day, and made considerable progress toward the dollar line. The market opened strong at 8 in the face of pending wells, and went right- up until it reached 88 in tbe last half hour, wbere It bnng until near the close, when it was boomed to 88. It then weakened a frac tion, and finished at S8J bid. Oil City and Bradford were the principal buy ers, although considerable stuff was handled on the local board. NewYork came in on tbe bull side just before tbe close, when most of tbe trading was done. Nearly all tbe brokers spoken to expressed the opinion that tbe rise was legitimate 'and had come to stay, as tbe field outlook was becoming more bullish every day. The range of prices tor tbe day and week is shown by tbe annexed table: , Open- High inc. est. Mondav.. 85 setc Tuesday BiX Wednesday 8', Thursday 87M 87 88 H Friday, . HUH Saturday 87)4 Showing a gain of 3 cents for tbe week. Clearances for the day and week were; Barrels. Monday. Tuesday Wednesday... 2118. HO 312,000 1 50. W0 141000 342,000 174,000 niursuaj Frlda; '7 day... Saturday, Total clearances .(. 1,323,000 Clearances previous week 1,290,0U0 Tbo Ohio Valley Gas Company's well, on tbe Porter farm, at Hasville, struck tbe first sand Friday night Evidences of oil were found and tbe gas flow was so strong tbat drilling had to be stopped. It was commenced again yester day ihornlng. and the drilling will bo continued to the lower sand. This is the only well In tbat region In which such signs were found in the TfTf. ' ' fl"t8ana- Fentarca of Yeatorday'e Oil Market. Corrected dally by John M. Oakley & Co., 45 Sixth street members of the Pittsburg Petro leum Exchange: Opened 87M I Lowest 87X Highest 89 Closed 88ft Barrels. Average charters , 38,747 Average shipments , 71.631 Average runs... , 62,810 ReHued, New York. 7.20c Beflned, London, t)d, Berlnea, Antwerp, 17f, Benned, Liverpool. & ll-18d. Benned, Bremen, 6,35m. A. B, McQrew qnotej: Pnts,o7K; CftUtBOK Other Oil Markets. On. Crrr. Mar IT. PutrnUnm ,onend at 863c: highest' 88i:cr lowest-? setfe: closed at jreenoio , Fidelity Title and Trust Company , Low- Clos est. Inc. ax sex B3-V 86-4 8SM 87 SOX 86K 8CV BtK SIX W 88Jc, Bales, 186,000 bbls: clearances, not re ported; charters, 42.857 bbls; shipments, 82,050 bblij runs, 67,60 bbls. Brads-ord, May 17. Petroleum opened at 87c; closed atS8Ke; highest, tBJief lowest, 87c Clearances. 818,000 bbls, Nbw York, May 17. Petroleum opened strong at 87Vo for spot and 8730 for June op tion. Prices i moved up steadily until the close, which was strong at 8os for spot and 880 for June. Stock Exchange Opening, STc; high est. 88c; lowest 87Kc; dosing. 85c. Con solidated Exchange Opening, 87Je; highest SSc; lowest 87c; closing, 68&c Total sales, S80.000 barrels. HOMES rOE THE PEOPLE. Continued Activity In the Balldlng Trades Breaking- Last Year's Record. The number of permits Issued by tbe Build ing Inspector last week was 66, and tbe esti mated cost 8103,090. against 62 permits and an estimated cost ot 8255.859 tbe previous week, showing an Increase in permits but a decrease in cost the latter being due to tbe smaller num ber of large bouses. The total number of permits issned this year to date is 892, and the estimated value of the improvements, in round numbers, is 81,750,000. For the same time in 1888, the number of per mits Issued was 974. The difference is due to shrinkages In March and April this year, owing to wet weather and bad roads. So far this month there bas been a steady gain over the corresponding period in lbSO, with a good prospect of keeping It np the ret of the season. Hennas Rues, two frame addition one-btnry dwellings, 15x30 feet each, on Thirty-third street. Thirteenth ward. Adam Imbererouicz, frame one story base ment dwelling. 16x30 feet, on Ridge street Tbirteenih ward. Reliance Steel Company, Iron-clad one-story foundry. 80x100 feet on Thirty-sixth street Fifteenth ward. Oeorge Rollings & Co., Llm., Iron-clad one story foundrv, 80x80 feet, on Bmallman street. Fifteenth ward. John AngeL Jr., frame two-story dwelling, 17x34 feet on Cedar avenue. Sixteenth ward. S. Wainwrlght, frame two-story stable, 27x38 feet on Rippey street. Nineteenth ward. L. T. Yoder, frame two-story dwelling, 20x24 feet on MrK.ee street, Twenty-thinl ward. Justus H. Werner, frame addition one-story and attic dwelling, 16x16 feet on Nineteenth street Twenty-sixth ward, W. Klmmerle, frame two-story dwelling, 18x32 feet, on Sycamore street Thirtieth ward. Tbe Robinsnn-Rea Manufacturing Company, Iron-clad two-story storage house, 60x86 feet In rear of Carson street. Thirtieth ward. Michael Maier, frame two-story mansard dwelling, 14x20 feet, on McLean street, Thirty first ward. S. H. Ressler, frame addition one-story kitchen, 10x16 feet on Atwell street, Twenty first ward. Willinski Julius, brick two-story dwelling, 20 x32 feet on Dearborn street Nineteenth ward. Falitin Brown, frame one-story stable, 16x17 feet, on Torley street Sixteenth ward. Julius Simsorowski, brick two-story and mansatd dwelling, 23x43 feet on Thirty-fourth street Fifteenth ward. Oakland Rod and Gun Club, frame one-story club bouse, 18x52 feet, on Fifth avenue, Four- teenth ward. Henrv Bradbnrv. frame two-storv dwelling. 18x30 feet, on Adelaide street, Thirteenth ward. Isaac O. McMinn, frame two-story dwelling, 19x30 feet on Mayflower street Twenty-first ward. Mr, Pone, frame one-story stable, 16x20 feet, on rear of Liberty street. Sixteenth ward. Richard Brooks, frame one-story store, 7x20 feet, on Preble street, Thirteenth ward. Sulzner & Dcbaney, frame; two-story stable, 24x36 feet, on Spabr street. 1 wentieth ward. John Tobln, frame two-story and mansard dwelling and store, 20x40 feet, on Penn avenue. Sixteenth ward. Julius C. Belt frame two-story dwelling, 20x 80 foet, on Reed street Thirteenth ward. John Greln, frame two-story dwelling, 21x32 feet, on Boquetstreet Fourteenth ward. Alex Campbell, frame two-story dwelling, 16x15 feet on Bismarck way, Tenth ward. John Wilhelm, brick two-story dwelling, 20x32 feet, on Carey alley. Twenty-fifth ward. William T. Powell, brick two-story mansard dwelling, 20x33 feet on Sydney street, Twunty fifth ward. John Stratt, brick two-story mansard dwell ing, 19x32 feet, on Montour way, Third ward. John Russell, frame two-story dwelling, 16x30 feet on Wade street Thirty-second ward. J. A. Hammer, frame addition two-story dwelling, 16x18 feet on Forrester street Twenty-third ward. John E. Williams, two frame two-story dwell ings, 18x16 feet on Kaercher and Bigelow streets, iwenty-tnira wara. John E. Williams, frame two-story dwelling. 24X10 teec, on Acorn street, wensy-mira ward. H. L. Benner, frame two-story dwelling, lSx 30 feet on Rural avenue. Nineteenth ward. Q. Bakersman, three brick two-story dwell ings, 16x17 feet each, on Dresdsn alley, Eight eenth ward. Lewis A. Fisber, frame two-story dwelling, 18 z32feet on Shawnee street Thirteenth ward. Charles Weinering, frame two-story dwell ing, 11x16 feet, on Ridge street; Thirteenth ward. G. W. Thompson, two brick two-story and mansard dwellings, 20x32 feet each, on Thirty third street Thirteenth ward. Thomas Ward, frame two-story and mansard dwelling, 20x32 feet, on Brereton avenue, Thir teenth ward. Mrs. A. Voltb, brick addition two-story dweiling, 12x16 feet on Colwell street,Eleventh ward. Samuel Gatey. brick two-story and attlo dwelling, 84x85 leet, on Negley avenue, Twentieth ward. Cost 86,400, William Amend, frame one-story stable, 15x19 feet on West Carson street. Thirty fourth ward. Charles A. Sadler, frame one-story dwelling, 14x24 feet, on Albert street, Thirty-second ward. Belle McNIell, frame two-story and attic and ba'ement dwelling, 18x34 feet on Sylvan avenue. Twenty-third ward. W. S. White, frame two-story dwelling, 20x 80 feet on Arabella street Twentieth ward. H. Goeddel, frame addition one-story kltcben. 10x12 feet.on Mignonette street Twen tieth ward. James McNeil & Bra, frame addition one story office, 14x24 feet on Twenty-ninth street. Twelfth ward. Fritz Dullmuth, frame one-story and attic dwelling. 17x30 feet on Rebecca street Nine- leeuiu wuru. John Hoberske, frame two-story dwelling, 22x32 feet, on Kincald street, Nineteenth ward. Mrs. Brereton, two brick three-story dwell ings. 15x37 feeteacb, on Penn avenue, Twelfth ward. M. J. Corrigan, frame one-story kitchen, lOx 12 feet Eleventh ward. William Rueckeisen, frame one-story kitchen, 20x30 feet on Sixth street Fourth ward. Mr. McCaffrey, frame one-story stable, 10x12 feet, on Laurel-avenue, Sixteenth ward. Plttburg Bridge Company, frame two-story pattern ana machine shop, 62x120 feet on Alle gheny river, fifteenth ward. Joe Buddof, frame one-story dwelling, 16x16 feet on Preble street. Thirteenth ward. Best Jf ox & Co., ironclad one-story storage house. 30x50 feet on Twenty-fifth street Twelfth ward. Rev. Harmar Denny, three brick three-story dwellings, 18xS4 feet eacb, on Seventh avenue. Fifth ward. Cost, 87 800 for all. Scbenley estate, brick addition two and one story offices. 12x12 and 14x20 feet on Penn ave nue. Fourth ward. H. L. Benner, frame two-story dwelling, 18x30 feet, on Gerre t street Twenty-first ward. Jacob Reicher, frame two-story dwelling, 17x32 feet, on Penn avenue. Sixteenth ward. John Gablg, frame two-story dwelling, 18x34 zeec, on uiysses street, i mny-secona wara. J. Slebert and O. E. Succop, five brick two story and mansard dwellings. 20x32 feet each, on Sarah street Twenty-eighth ward; cost 810.000. Christian Franke. frame addition, one story and barment dwelling, 13x18 feet on Mary street. Twenty-sixth ward. Tbe Fisher Foundrv and Machine Company, Iron one-story sbop, 76x12 feet, on Twenty-first street Twenty-sixth ward; cost, 810,000. Emma Wallace, frame two-story basement and attic dwelling. 18x34 feet on Sylvan ave nue, Twenty-third ward. Patrick Lebany, frame addition one-story dwelling, 10x16 feet, on Fifth avenue. Four teenih ward, H. H. Wunderllch, frame one-story stable, 22x22 feet on Grazier street Twenty-first ward. THE B00MSTILL ON. Speculation In Wall etireet Aainmlng the Dimensions of a Craze Dig Rail road Earnings at Ibe Bottom ' of tbo 'Bulge. New York, May 17. Tbe stoek market even although to-day was a half holiday, man aged to maintain tbe large volume of business of tho past week, and while the movements of prices were somewhat irregular, there was a Strong undertone which before tbe close swept everything before it and further advances re sulted, while many stocks reached their high est prices for the week. The foundation of tbe bull movement tbe railroad earnings, continue to show tbe same material Increase over those of last year. The bulls also continue to tight sby of the stocks of tbe warring roads tbat are cutting rates in the West The market to-aay was unusually plentifully supplied with rumors for a short session, and among thein may be noted a story that a deal favorable to tbe Vlllard stocks Is to bo consum mated next week, wblcb served as tbe basis lor a most marked advance in tbe Northern Pacifies and Oregon Transcontinental, which became tbe features of tbe markdt after 11 o'clock. Reading was the most aotlye stock, Its transactions exceeding those of any full day ot the week on rumors relating to a move ment or agreement with other powerful compa niea. and thera was a tnatArlal rain In Ita nrli-A I The market started off witajsligat advances I bnt there was soma.se11ing.of Reading and tbe Grangers apparently for foreign account and Chicago Gas and Sugar were weak, and re tarded tbe further Improvement until the strength In Reading bad been fully developed. The Yillards afterward Joined In tbe upward movement and later tbe advancing tendency widened to all portions of the list and even tbe trusu felt the stimulus. , . The bank statement, which had promised to be unfavorable, showed a small increase in the surplus reserve and helped to give tbe market a buoyant tone toward tbe close, which was active and strong, in most cases at the best prices of the day. The final changes are gen erally small advances, tbe declines being few in number, while Northern Pacific preferred Is up 2V, Oregon Transcontinental 2, Northern Pacific common 1, Reading and Mexican Central 1 per cent Tbe transactions In railroad bonds were also large and fully up to tbe average of tbe week, ag gregating 81,574,000, out of whiob Reading 4s bad 8302,000, the third incomes 8170,000, Atlantic and Pacific Incomes 8180,000 and tbe Atcbison Incomes 5107,000. The market was firm with few marked chances In quotations. Ohio Southern firsts rose 2 to 111. Tbe sales of bonds for the week aggregated 816,513,000. Tbe PojJsajs: Tbe advance in prices was continuous up to Wednesday, after wblcb there was considerable realization of profits, witb a concurrent decline In prices, but tbe net result for tbe week was an advance of to 6 percent over tbe closing prices of last Satur day. Tbe reports from tbe West have been of a discouraging character, but there is reason to believe that there has been considerable exag geration, and tbat affairs there are much less worse than daily reports Indicate. The gross and net earnings now coming to band show a very prosperous condition of general trade, and if ratesatthe West were being cut as reported the results would have been less favorable. London has been a heavy buyer in this market during tbe past week, and the strength of. the marketwas due largely to such purchases. Tbe general feeling continues bullish, and while reactions are expected, a higher range of values Is regarded as Inevitable. The following table shows the prices or active stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yester day, corrected dally for tub Dispatch by Whitney A BtephensOX. oldest Pittsburg mem bers of New York Stock .Exchange, 57 i'ourtn ave nue; Clos- ill 31 69 33 49 81 60!4 127 36 24 108 77 120 96 163( 61 36 99 115 78 9'4 51 MX 149 173 1S 65 28 116 Open Low est SIX 63M 33X 48H 60)2 127 36H 24M 76H tax 93)2 in Am. Cotton Oil Am. Cotton oil nref. 31)4 69!4 Am. Cotton OH Trust.. 3396 Atch.. 'Iod. AS. V 43 Canadian Pacific 81, Canada Southern 6U Central or New Jersey.127; Central Pacific 38J Chesapeake A Ohio.... 241 C. Bur. A Qulncy C, Mil. A St. Pan! 1SH C, Mil. A St. P., pf. ..120ft C, KOCKI.At" C. St L. A Pitts C, St. U A Pitts., pf, .. St. P.. M. AO ,MH 86M M1 83X C, St P.. M. A O. pi u. A nortnwesteru C, C, C. A I C, COAL, pf... ,.1I5 1154 78V 99)4 11 SS 78 99)4 . 78)4 . 99X uoi. i;oai x iron Col. A Hockln Val Del., Lack A Wesl 148)4 Del. A Hudson 174)4 Den. A ltlo Graude Den. A Kio Grande, nt .... K. T Va. A Ga., 2d pf 25J4 llllnols Central 116 Lake brie A West 19X Lake Erie A West pf.. 68)4 Lake Shore A M. S 111H Louisville A Nashville. 9134 Michigan Central 90 Mobile A Ohio W4 148V 173JJ 148 173 MX I5J4 11K MH 111 92)4 9J3i 18!4 TI'A 109U 28K 19X MH 11154 9I)i KH I8'4 76S 109 23X 19 66 111 92 inn 109 67 17 41 SS 23 5V 37V 83 X MX 47 44 SS 198 25 85 118 33 64 104 22V 67 1X 81 85 77 83 23 6 Missouri Pacific 6M New York Central, 109)4 N. Y L. E. A W N.Y..L.E. A W.nrer. X N. ?.. C. A St. L M.Y., C A St L. pf. N. V., a A St. L. 2dpf H N. Y. AN. E. 31M N. Y.. O. A W Norfolk A Western Norfolk A Western pf. .... Northern Pacific 38)4 Northern Pacific Df... 8334 Ohio A Mississippi Oregon Improvement Oregon Transcoa 48 PacIdcMall 45X 41 X UK 41X 38 85 4 38 83X 48 iX 23 46X 197V 23 85 41(4 23 198 28 85X x-eo., irec. s. cvans.... Z3 ... ZO ... 4S4 '...1978 p.. m fhlladel. A Heading, Pullman I'alace Car, Blrhmond A W. P. T Richmond A W.P.T. pi 86 St. P., Minn. A Man.. .., St L. A San Kran St. L. A San Kran pr .., St. L. A san i 1st pi.. .., Texas Pacific 22! Union Pacific 67 Wabash K w a Dash preferred.. Western Unlonr... . WneellngAL. K... Bucar Trust. National Lead Trust, Chicago Gas Trust., WALL STRrTET GOSSIP. A Number of Influences Comblae to Maintain a Ball Market. Special to John M. Oakley & Co. , New York. May 17. The stock market con tinues on its bullish course, and it meets witb no objections. It promises to have tbe usual irregularities of movement to a shifting of speculative interests, but Its direction is obvi ously in a bull line. The prices of many stocks look pretty high to a contemplative mind, but impulse is back or this market and that is not conservative or reflective. The idea that we shall have silver legislation and that an Increase In tbe currency will in crease prices, bas taken a firm bold on the pub lic mind. Tbe higher prices for farm products put tbe producers In a better temper, and the prospects of a settlement of tbe tariff question will enable manufacturers to count on fixed conditions as to tbe extent of protection. Money has been in good demand at firm rates, but the summer season generally wit nesses the flow of money from tbe interior to this center, so that tbe smallness of tbe bank reserves does not excite apprehension as to prolonged stringency. Tbe bank st itement to-day was favorable, for it showed a gain or 500.000 in reserves, and a reduction of 81.500,000 in loans. The market closed firm, and with every promise of better prices next week. PhllndelpMn Stocks. Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks, fur nished by Whitney & btephenson, brokers. No. 57 Fourtb avenue. Members .New Xork Block Ex change! Eld. Asked. Pennsylvania Kallroad MM UH Keadlng 23 23 15-1 B Buffalo, Pittsburg & Western llS 12 Lehigh Valley E4 UU Lehigh Navigation 634 63X Northern Pacltic J7H J7K Northern Pacific preferred.. .ft MM SiM Boston Ntacka. Atch. & Ton 49 Boston A Albany.. ..2I8K Boston A Mont 53! Calumet A Hecla....3i)0 Boston & Maine.. ...aoj4 uataipa so V.., Ab . io Clnn., Sua. A Clev.. U'4 Eastern K. K. 159 Kranklln is Huron . 4 KX S7H S7 Kearaarge..., usceola Qulncv Flint PereM.prriitt L. n.& M. s VJ Mais. Central 18 Santa Fe cooper.. tf Mex. Central com... 29Mi Tamarack 135 N. Y. a . Kng... em V. Y. A N. Eug. 7i.Hi Old Colony. 178)4 Rutland common... 1h Rutland preferred.. 74 Wis. Central com... fiM Wls.U ntralpl 63 Allouez Mg. Co X Atlantic 20 Anniston Land Co.. 61 Boston Ljlnd Co 1M San Diego Laud Co. U csk .aa lihu uo.. zs Bell Teleehone 233 I .ainson' Stores 31(4 water rower 6U Centennial Alining. - - MARKETS BY WIEE. Active Trndina la Wheat and Price Open lllgber on Report of Snasrls Dnkola, bm tbe Fall advance Not Sustained. CHICAGO Trading in wheat was again large to-day, especially during tbe early part ot the day, and prices were hieber. Inly opened 2c higher, but the advance brought out tree offer ings, under which prices declined irregularly lc, then Improved &c, eased off c. and the clo-lng was c blgber than yesterday. May closed Xc lower. Tbe dry weather scare again had Its in fluence on the market and caused an excited ODenlnc. but advice later in the session re- Sorted rains aud snow in tbe Northwest and ad tbe effect of creating a weaker feeling. Snow was reported in Cas. Hanson and Barnes counties, Dakota, which It la claimed makes the Northwest all right for the present Corn was fairly active and a little unsettled early, but became more quiet and easier later. Operations were mainly local, as also were tbe Influences that, affected values. Tbe market opened higher and irregular with wheat and the cold weather, but later sold off under free offerings. The market opened Kc better than tho closing yesterday, but soon sold off K QJic ruled steady and closed He lower tban yesterday. A good volume of business transpired In oats. The opening was firmer and M2c higher. Tbe strength proved only temporary and prices soon started downward. Prices for May, June and July were l&lio lower. Tbe more de ferred futures, although higher at the start, sympathized with the rest of tbe market but onlv declined c. Tbe market closed steady at almost Inside figures. A weak feeling prevailed In pork and prices early declined 4j45c, with a few scattering sales. Later the market ruled steadier and prices rallied 1520a and closed quiet Trading In Urd was light and the feeling easy. Prices ruled 265u lower, and the mar ket cloed easy at Inside figures. A light business was reported in short ribs and an easier feeling prevailed. Prices ruled 2KQ5o lower, and the market closed tame. Tbe leading futures rangea as follows: WHEAT No. 2. May, 9eW96K949nrc. June. 6998iH84&C uly, 9&J(Sa)i QW,c Cork-No. X May. 84ke34K34SIc; June, S4K31K34034c; July. 5a3544e34X34Kc uats -o. i, juay, &xw&x&"fiwAic: June, 27KQ28e26Ji2ej2ci July, ,2727a26iiO lUt High est 32 70 34X S4 4Sa a sa (4 127)4 36)1 H 24 T7X 120 54 22 22 K IV 67 H 14 14U 30 SIX V 88 88 85 77 77 77 83 88 87X 23 23 23 62)4 63 61X 1BS3P0EE, per bbl.AJune, 813 00813 15 11 95012 07: July, 812 C0Q12 60O12 15612 37; August 812 70f12 70012 25312 NX- Lard, per luo In. May, 86 20$6 20: June, 84 27K8 27X06 256 25: July. 89 37X86 35. Shout Ribs, per 100 Bis. May. 85 3MJ5 35; Jone, 85 373 35; July, 85 5U05 6005 150 6 45, Cash quotations were as follows: Klour firm; winters, 84 504 90; tor patents. 84 254 75; for straight spring patents. U 7505 25; straights, 83 6004 50; Ko. 2 spring "wheat 83tf094Xc; No. 8 spring wheat 88c; No. 2 red, 9M No. 2 corn, 84c; No. 2 oats. 28c: No. 8 rye. 62c; No. 2 barley, nominal; No. 1 flax seed,81 45; prime timothy seed. 31 8001 81. Mess pork, per bbl, 312012 10. Lard, per 100 lbs, 86 2a Bbort rib sides (loose). 85 8005 40; dry salted shoulders (boxed). 85 1005 20; snort clear sides (boxed), Jo 7505 85. Sugars unchanged. On tbe Produce Exchange to-day tbe butter market was easier but not quotably lower. Eggs, 12c. BAJXE0AD EABHHTGS. Statements of the Panhandle, and Chicago, SuLonlaand Pittsburg. Tbe statement of tbe business of all lines of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis Rail way Company for April, 1S80, as compared with tbe same month in 1889. shows an increase In gross earnings or 817,817 42, and an Increase in expenses of 873,29! 95. This is decrease in net earnings of 825,475 53. Tbe four months of 1890, as compared with the same period of 1889. show an increase in gross earnings nf 8193,798 86, and an increase In expenses of 8148.974 UL This is an increase In net earnings of 849,824 85. The statement of the business of all lines ot the Chicago, St Lonis and Pittsburg Railroad Company for April. 1890, as compared with the same month in 1889, shows an increase in gross earnings of 884 673 85, and an increase in ex penses of 882.6J7 47. This is an increase in net earnings of 8.035 S3. Tbe four months or 1SS0, as compared with tbe same period or 1889, show an Increase in gross earnings or 8292568 64, and an Increase In expenses of 3164.030 86. This is an increase in net earnings of 8128,636 28. LIVE STOCK HAEKET3. The Condition of Bniineaa at tb Baat Liberty Stock Tarda, OrricE or PrrrsBURO dispatch, i SATTJEDAT, May 17, 1880. ( CATTXE Recelpts,l,c99 bead; shipment. LG39 head: market nothing doing; all through con signments; 27 cars cattle shipped to New York to-day. Hoos Receipts. 8,200 bead shipments, 2,730 head; market slow; medium and select, 84 800 4 35: common to best Yorkers, 84 2004 30; pigs, 83 9004 10; 13 cars of hogs shipped to New York to-day. Sheep Receipts, 600 bead: shipments, 700 head; market slow at yesterday's prices. LATE NEWS 15 BEIEP. At Grand Rapids fire consumed 1150,000 worth of property. Covington, Ix, entirely consumed by fire. Nine buildings burned. Sneaker Heed Is opposed to the form of the Hoar Federal election bill. Three young men drowned while fishing from a boat at Yorkvllle, 111. Joseph Lord killed by lightning at Great Kails, N. H. House burned. E. P. Crosby suicided at Helena, Mont Hi wife is a daughter of Bishop Brewer, of Mon tana. Secretary of the Treasury Wlndom Is very much opposed to Senator Plumb's financial propositions. A tramp arrested at Portland, Ore for try-" ing to wrecic a passenger train, Therejrere zuu people in tbe cars. A general strike has been declared In all the mines in tbe Peoria and Canton sub-districts. Seven hundred men are out The fnneral services over the remains nf the late Judge Thomas Drnmmond will be held at St James' Episcopal Church, Chicago, on Monday. Articles of Incorporation for the Pitts burg, Black Diamond and Indiana Railway Company have been filed in Ohio with the Sec retary of State. The Government has granted to General Sturm, of tbe United Slates, a concession on a railway from the City ot Mexico to the.Paclflc coast via Cuernavaca and Oaxaca. C. S. Poor, of Omaha, proprietor of the Nebraska laundry, was shot and Instantly killed hy a burglar Friday night There is no clew to tbe criminal. Jacob Beislnger, Superintendent of the Freeport 111., Poor Farm, was brutally mur dered with an ax in the hands of an insane patient named William Wilhelm. who is still at large. Tbe ammunition factory at St JEtlenne bas received an order from the Russian Govern ment for a quantity of cartridges, loaded with smokeless powder, equal to a supply for 1,000, O'JOnfles. Max Hellman A Sons, New York, manu facturers of silk ribbons, made an assignment yesterday to H. C. Ogden, with preferences of 87,000 to the Commercial Bank. Messrs. Bret terburg 4 Co., manufacturers of silk ribbons, also made an assignment with preferences of 110,000. At New York W. H. M. Blstare and Harold Clements, composing the firm of George Slstare's Sons, who made an assignment to Henry J. David son, hied their schedules yesterday. They show tbe liabilities as 81,626.724; nominal assets 81,706,930, and actual assets 824,241. HOW FOB TEE FIEST OLBCTS. A Great Street Display to Usher la tho Two Days' Eogngemear. To-morrow and Tuesday Colonel James E. Cooper's great Forepaugh show, combined with the National Wild West Exhibition, will have possession of the two cities. The engagement will be prefaced by a "costly and colossal" street parade in which $20,000 beauties, a contingent of Sionx Indians, a regiment of elephants, hundreds of other wild animals and all other historical and romantic teatures of tbe huge combination will be conspicuous. Starting from Ex position Park, Allegheny, at 9 o'clock Monday morning, the pageant will move up Robinson'street to Sandusky street, along Sandnsky street to Seventh street bridge, across bridge to Seventh street, up Seventh street to Sixth avenue and Wood street, down Wood street to Water street, up Water street to Smithfleld street, along Smithfleld street to Fifth avenue, down Filth avenue to Market street, along Market street to Liberty street, down Sixth street to Penn avenue, to Seventn street, down seventh to bridge, across bridge and through Sandusky street to Church avenue, along Church avenue to Cedar avenue, np Cedar avenue to Ohio street, down Ohio I ilMut tn Vodaml afnt Antan TTAiAral rtvnnt r B.tb IV A. VWta.M. ..u., v.. u . vw.. 0.bW lO XJHUUUH B.ICCv, UUTfU JLM.UV& BL1CC, IU School street, thence to Exposition Park. Acontingentoi 60 Sioux, Mac dan. Black- feet and Assinnibolne Indians nuder the command of Black Bull Beau, one of Sit ting Ball's old lieutenants will be a con spicuous leature of the street display. Tbe opening performance takes place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. BITTEN BY A VICIOUS D0O. A West Bad Boy Attacked, bat the Biter Wasn't Mad. George Hershberger, the 1,0-year-old son of T. B. Hershberger, liveryman of tbe West End, was attacked by a large dog on West Carson street yesterday afternoon. He was bitten three times on the right leg below tbe knee, although none of the bites were severe. The boy was taken to a physician, who cauterized the wounds and stated tbat tbe dog was not mad, as no trace of poison could be discovered. SHOT HIS COLLEGE CHUM. Two Ifoung Friend Disagree With Probable Fatal Remits. ' rSrXCIAI. TILIOUX TO THX CISrATCU.t Johnstown, May 17. At Summerhill last evening a man named Eees was shot by a man named Decker, and Bees will likely die. Tbe two were Irieuds, as tbey had but a few days ago come Irom college on a vaca tion from Eltnlra, N. T., and there is a mystery about tbe affair that cannot be un derstood. It is said that the father of Bees lives at Elmira, and tbat ho bas a wife and child at Honesdale, Pa. UICS HEADACHE. -Carter's Little Lvltr Pins. SICK HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE '-Carter's Little Liver Pills. '-Carter's IdtUs LlvtrPUls. '-Carter's Little LlvsrPlUj. A DESPERATE CASE' Added to the Long List of Re markable Results. ANOTHER NOTABLE RECOVERY, J Engaged in the milk business with Ml father, John Pyle, who owns the Holton dairy, and for years a resident of Hulton station, 12 miles north ot Pittsburg, on the Alle gheny Valley road, Mr. Jacob Pyle is well known to all the suburban dwellers in that section, as well as to most oi the older resi dents of Pittsburg and Allegheny. In an interview with the writer he told the fol lowing story: "I had got into a condition In which Ufa seemed to be a bnrden to me. I wonld feel tired and worn oat all the time. In the morning I would wake np feeling mors tired and miserable than when I went to bed the night before. Tbe lea3t exertion seemed to use me all np, and I felt unfit to do anything. "The trouble seemed to date back eight or nine years, and to have commenced with my head. My nostrils wonld be stopped np. first one. then the other. At times there would be a profuse watery discbarge. At other times i. wouia mow ary secretions irom my nose, '-Constant headaches made me miserable. Afr. Jacob Pyle. Hulton Station. Sometimes there would be a dull aching pain In my forehead just over the eyes. And some times tbe pain would be sharp, like neuralgia. "I was continually coughing and raising. Tbe mucus would drop back into my throat Much of tbe time 1 bad to be hawking and hemming and railing to clear it but at other times there would be a dry, parched uncom fortable feeling there that I can hardly de scribe. . "My hearing became Impaired. The stuffed up feeling in my head bad continued until I had strange sounds In mv ears, like buzzing or ringing or roaring. These sounds kept up night and day, and sometimes, together with the fact tbat 1 was growing deaf, they would almost drive me frantic "Tbe catarrh extended to my chest and stomach. I would have sharp shooting pains running through my lungs. I lost rapidly in flesh aud strength. At last night sweats came on and after tbat I seemed to grow weaker very fast I could eat little or nothing. When I would sit down to the table I would feel Lbnopry, but a few mouthfuls would take my "I would have spells of dizziness and vertigo. Dark spots would swim before my eyes. Bome t'mes there wonld be a creeping, chilly sensa tion extendiiig all over me. My limbs became swollen and would feel heavy like lead. "I bad tried nearly everything and everybody wben 1 went to Drs. Copeland 4 Blair, but without getting any help. I found the charges ot these physicians so much more reasonable than I expected that I placed myself under tbelr care. I Improved rapidly from the start My bearing was restored. My bead and throat became clear. Tbe nalns In my chest disap peared. I gained In flesh and strength. I feel strong and well now, able to work day in and day out and not become exhausted. I am more than grateful to Drs. Copeland & Blair, for tbe amount ot money 1 paid them was tri fling compared with the great good they have done me," DOCTORS - Are located permanently at 66 SIXTH AVENUE, Where they treat with success all curable case. Office hours 9 to 11 A. u.; 3 to 6p. H.j7to9 T. if. (Sundays inoluded). Specialties CATaRRH, and ALL DIS EASED of tbe EYE, EAR, THROAT and LUNGS. Consultation SI. Address all mall to DRS. COPELAND & BLAIR, myl5 66 Sixth aye., Pittsburg, Pa. THE DISPATCH BUSINESS OFFICE HAS BEEN REMOVED TO CORNER SMITHFIELD AND DIAMOND STS. mhS-llT THE DISPATCH BUSINESS OFFICE Has been removed to corner Smith- field and Diamond sts. mbS-llT BIIOIlEIta FINANCIAL. Whitney & Stephenson, 57 Fourth Avenue. my COMMISSION, X Ballroad Stocks. Mining Stocks. 0ILI16 OUGHT AUD SOLD 5Sg"i.0?.-SE: an Francisco. PbiladelDhla or Boston Ex. changes. Loans made at low rates of Interest. Established 1878. -Weekly Circular FRKE. A. n. CHISHOLM & CO., 61 Broadway. N. Y. mhl6-95-aa Northern Pacific Railroad Co, No. 17 Broad St, New York. MAY L 1880. Notice is hereby given, under tbe terms oi the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, adopted December 5. 18S9. tbat a call of 20 per cent bas this day been made on subscriptions to North ern Pacific Railroad and Land Orant Consoli dated Mortgage Oold Bonds. Said call is pay able at tbe office of the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company, No. 23 William St, New Torlr, on June 1, 1890. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. BY HENRY VIXLA-RD, my2-7Q-2,13 chairman ot the Boabs. JOHN M. OAKLEY & CO, BANKBKH AND BROKERS. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Petroleum. Private wire to New York and Chloago, SIXTH BT, Plttfbni C:&u a . i
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