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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Thomas Stoves Of Cumberland Mills. Killed
at Pennington.

Pennington, Me-, Sept. 1s.-Thomas
Stoves of Cumberland Mills, transfer
boss for the Esty Warren Lumber Co..
was accidentally killed. last evening. in
the Sandy River transfer yard. A car
struck Kim on the head, and death was
instantaneous. Stoves was c5 years old
and is survived by a wife and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.
United States Determined 10 Have suaiclsst
Reparation iron Spain.

Washington, Sept. 1S-Slnce the de-
nlrture of the peace commissioners from
Washington. further details or their in.
structiOnS have been allowed to BECOME,
public. They are instructed to inform,
States insists ON as ITO the Phiijnninxs
conte mplite the occupation of the Island
OF LuzOr by the United States and ths.
control by this government OF the Other
islands OF the group. The extent to which
contro. is to be exercised over the isianda
CONTINUED on page n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
Drowning Accident al York Beach.

York, Me-, Sept. 1S.-Fred Varney, a
young merchant of Dover. was drown
ed while bathing at York Beach, this
noon. A companion was rescued in an
exhausted condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
Howard Gould at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, Me-. Sept. 1s.-The
steam yacht Niagara with Howard
Gould on board arrived here. this af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Forecast for
Monday: New England and Eastern
New York: Showers i'm the early
morning, followed by fair; fresh to
brisk westerly Winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-19
Crimp Crust Bread 81
No Flies. No Dust.
f. N. Hayes & Son.
july2s cod
FAIR WEATHER.
tuly@.eod

Boston, Sept. 1S.-Forecast: Fair
weather; southwest winds.
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THE NATIONAL SITUATION.
Condition of the Markets From a WaIl-Street
 Standnnint

Condition of the Markets From Wall-Street
 Standpoint.
 The circular of Henry Clews, under date Of New York. October l, says: Prices on the Stock Exchange have undergone a reaction the end of which is difficult to determine There have been good reasons for the present decline. The buying power of the public had been eX- hausted and peace having been amply dis counted. some stimulus necessary for continuance of the upward movement The big holders of stocks have materially lessened their holdings, and are therefore quite willing 10 a lower range Of values on which 10 base fresh advance. At the same tune lIIe public stubborn bulls and refuse to sell while railroad and business prospects continue encouraging. Yet, temporary conditions permit deTnonstratlons on the bear side oi liiT laI and so long the leaders on the bull Slue hold alOof they are likely to meet with more or less success. We do not attach much i'm portanCe 10 the political situation. Just no" speculators are putting unlaVorable construG,- tions upon the drift of politics, manly to sult m their own ends. It Is to their advantage 10 point of the next election however, will be the sound money vote, and there Is happily no prospect of its diminution. On the contrary, 1t Is probable that the next Congress will show both branches of the Legislature to be on the scare on this issue Is likely to be of much less consequence than usual.
 Perhaps the most unIaNorao!e factor III tiIe outlook Is the price ot wheat 'o cents L0I SeP tember contracts in New York against 90 cents a year ago. Farmers are in consequence hold, ing back supplies t0 the detriment ot railroad earnings. This. however, is only a temporary element. wheat must come torWard later III large quantities to meet foreign demands, and If at improved prices so much the better for the West at large. good deal of comment Is also heard about cotton having touched the lowest price on record. Owing to the reduced cost or production in the new districts. whch now grow a large proportion of the crop, this IS not So serious matter as appears In some dlS- tricts the excessively low price will be severely felt but the increasing diversification of indus try in the South Is proving an offset, and In the newer regions the large crop means fair prosperity. Cotton growing is conducted on such peculiar economic conditions that large crops and low prices do not always mean the same effects as in the case of other crops.
 exaggerated political uncertainties, a back ward grain movement and corTesponding!y d. unfinished railroad earnings. together With the fact that the market leaders encouraged by the break ln the industrials are working for lower prices On the side of higher prices we have an assurance of improved political conditions and an era of steady business prosperity. In the long run the latter influences will assert themselves. For the present, however they are temporarily overruled by the first named conditions. leaving the situation favorable chiefly to quick returns
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EASTERN MARKETS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. Oct. 6-Infuences governing the stock market today were largely confined to developments in the speCialties. The status of the var in the sugar trade was momentarly lost sight Of owing to consistent support to the stock. 4 further reduction In refined was g signal for a raid. but after efectng a break of a point the stock rallied strongly and event. ually ruled q point above yesterdays closing price. Subsequent weakness robbed 1t of practi- caIly all the gain and continued heaviness else where Pool buying evident during the course Of the day and this factor in addition to moderate outside purchases, embracing a large sprinkling of the inactive stocks occa- sionally sustained prices although the general run of stocks favored a lower level. Liquida- common, Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf, Lor- ain preferred and Tobacco. The latter broke 41a but rebounded frequently, and closed a point above the lowest. President Duke was quoted as refusing to deny confirm the cur Western plants. Dulness became quite pro nounced during the afternoon and but a few considerations operated. Operations by the arbltrage interests were on both sides, early purchases being thrown over when the tionary tendency became marked Reports of railway earnings from the less important lines which averaged we'll coupled with encouraging statements from influential officials regarding the outlook for general business and the an tion committee to settle the long standing fight between the Canadian Pacific and the Amerl- can trans continental lines regarding the ques- tion of differentials between Atlantic and Paci- Nc Coast points. did not arouse much enthuSi- Ism In the prices or the railways outside Of the Changers and some of the Southwesterns did not get up to last nights level, and final prices all round about the lowest.
 The bond market continued to reflect a stead fly increased outside demand which found ex- presslon in purchases Of the standard mort gages and speculative buying of the middle grade issues.
 Wisconsin Central lrsts were in exceptional demand. and time showed a rise of 2 10 59 but subsequently, suffered from realiza- tions and lost half the gain. Total sales s2,-
 Government bonds were unchanged in bid prices, but active demand for threes ad- vanced them k.
 Total sales of stocks today were 3Os S14 shares including: Atchison preferred 12 800 Burlington, 1850; Metropolitan, 2O,S2O; Northern Pacific 542o do preferred, 6SSo; Rock Island Paul. 715o; U. P. D. & G.. S2OO: Cotton oil. 3220; Tobacco, s, 2s0: C.. c. W. 4370 People 8 Gas 15, 090; Sugar, T 374; Rubber. S740
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DEc1DUous AND CITRUS FRUITS.

The market Is freely supplied with all de- scriptions. though there are not so many Pears on the market. Grapes Of all descriptions are slow. Melons continue out of favor.
 Lines are scarce and firm.
 DECIDUOUS FRUITS
 Strawberries Sl 5o43 per chest for large and S60S for small
 Figs 4OQ75c per box. double layers
 Cantaloupes, 25Qj0c per crate; Nutmegs, l5q 40c per box: Watermelons, Sl5a20 per hun dred for large and $l0Gl2 for small to medium. Huckleberries 6G1c per lb
 Quinces. 500 75C.
 Pomegranates. 5oG7Jc per small box.
 Cranberries, SqSC per barrel for Eastern and g 50a2 15 per box for Coos Bay.
 Ordinary Grapes. 25G50c per box; Seedless, 65G75c; crates sell about 10c higher than boxes; Isabelas. 4Ud75c per crate; Wine Grapes. $l3p l5 per ton for Zinfandel and $1Iql3 for common kinds
 BIackberres, s3G5 per chest.
 Plums 35m60c per crate and box.
 Peaches 5O465c per box for good to choice and 35d40c for common stock.
 Raspberries. scar per chest.
 Apples. 35G60c for common 75q90c per box for No 1 and $lGl 25 for choice.
 Winter Pears. 35I15c per box.
 CITRUS FRUITS-Oranges, S1 50Q2 for Va Iencas, S1 25T1 50 for St. Michaels. $l 9 for Mediterranean Sweets and 75c0$ for Seedlings; Lemons. Sl J0d2 % for common and $3Q5 for good to choice; Mexican Lines. s5go' Califor- nla Limes -; Bananas 51 25Q2 25 per bunch; Iineapples, S3Q4 per dozen
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-Opening prices for wheat showed a slight decline from yesterday, De cember starting at 627sQ6211c. Though the early news was somewhat buIlish in tone. 1t was evil dent that shorts had pretty well covered their lines yesterday, for the market showed no re- sponsiveness and on the contrary showed weak ness for some time after the opening. In half an hour December had been sold down to 62A Q62lac under rather free general selling. Liv- erpool asd higher. Northwestern receipts were considerably smaller than of late. New York reported foreigners good bidders for spring wheat for shipment. After the first selling furry over the market became eX- cessivey dull, and prices kept within a narrow range for time, though a gradual i'm proyement in tone noticeable Outside markets were all stronger than this, Minnesota and Duluth going especially strong for cash wheat. Foreign markets also showed strength, due to the dry weather in England and the Continent. The market reached its highest point shortly before the close, December get ting up to 62Ssq62%c, closing at 62teQ629sc. a shade advance over yesterday.
 Corn was slow all day with prices inclined to droop. Cables were not strong ex- pected December closed with a decline of 14 C.
 The market for oats very quiet, with prices d little lower mainly in sympathy with corn. May closed a shade lower at 22Sc.
 Little was done in provisions The market early weak but later in the day good buy ing advanced prices They closed with a gain of 5Q5tac on the day.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
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THE RAISIN MARKET.

NEW YORK. Oct. 6.-The Journal of Com merce says: While in quarters there Is still a feeling of uncertainty the ability of the California Raisn Growers Association to carry out its proposed programme for the regulation of market values during the rent season the recent announcement of the directors of that body has had the effect of causing a better feeling, and more confidence is felt In the ability of the organization to carry out it's plans for the betterment of the raisn industry. The extension of the time for making deliveries to October 15 relieves the situation it will admit of the confirmation of a number of orders that could not have been filled to come under the original time limit. There Is more confident feeling here In the ability of the association to control the market, but at the time buyers Ep- pear to be cautious and seem to be In no hurry to place orders for forward shipments. The assertion that NO rain damaged raisins will be packed as standard goods and that such g have been rained on, but not seriously injured will be packed ungraded loose mus catels,' seems to give general satisfaction. as it had been feared that effort would be made to market these goods prime.
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POULTRY AND GAME.

car of Eastern sold at 17c for Turkeys. s 50 for Ducks, SC for Hens s7 for young I2oos- ters $5 for old Boosters and Fryers, and s4 for Brolers. There will be no more Eastern in this week.
 Local stock is steady and some descriptions are doing rather better
 POULTRY-Live Turkeys, 17G1Sc for Cob blers and 15016c for Hens; Geese, per pair. sI 25G1 50: Cosngs, S1 25Fil 50; Ducks. S4G5 for old and s4GG for young: Hens. S4 60d5 50: Roos- ters young S505 50; Boosters. old, S4 25d4 50; Fryers s4d4 30. Broilers $3 50d4 for large: s34 8 90 for small: Pigeons. $lGl 9 per dozen for old and s1 5002 for squads.
 GAME-Game seems to be scarce. Only 5O sacks came in yesterday, and prlces we.e llsA again in consequence. Quail. g: Malard. scar; Sprig. $4 50G5; Teal S4I4 30: Widgeon. 8; Small Duck S2 30; Eng fish Snipe 8: Jack Snipe S1 30; Gray Geese S3 30: Hare. Sl: Rabbits, $1 25Q1 50 for Cotton tails and $1 for small.
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WEATHER REPORT.
r2oth Meridian-Pacifc Timel

G20th Meridian-PaCfnC Ilme)
 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 6. 1898. D. m. The following maximum temperatures were reported from stations in California to-day: Eureka 52; Fresno, 76; Los Angeles. 7S; Red Bluff 7O San Luis Obspo, "A; San Diego, H; Sacramento 70: Independence "A: Yuma, 94. San Francisco data: Maximum temperature 60 minimum, 54 mean 5s. WEATHER. CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
 FORECAST.
 The changes in pressure during the past 24 hours over the Pacific Slope have been slight During the past l2 hours there has been a slight fall along the Washington and Oregon Coast.
 The temperature has risen slightly over the Pacific Slope except along the central and Southern California Coast, where there has been slight fall
 The weather Is generally clear over the Pa cifc States and cloudy the central Rocky Mountain region where light rain is reported. hours ending midnight, October 7 1898: partly cloudy along the coast; fresh to brisk west wind.
 Southern California-Fair Friday; fresh west wind.
 Eevada-Fair Friday.
 Utah-C1oudy Friday, probably with showers in northern portion.
 Arizona-Fair Friday.
 San Francisco and vicnty-Partly cloudy Friday: fresh to brisk west wind. Special from Mount Tamalpais-Clear: wind west. 10 miles; temperature, 8; maximum tenn perature 55. c. H WILSON.
 Local Forecast Official.
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RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
THE STOCK MARKET

The few changes in mining stocks were mar row. hut generally toward frmer prices.
 Dealings in local securities were only moder- ately active and quotations showed particu- lar change.
 The California Safe Deposit and Trust Com pany will pay a quarterly dividend of S1 50 per share on October 15.
 The quarterly interest and coupons on the issue of United States per cent bonds will be due and payable November l. but the Treasury Department has announced that pay ments will be made in advance, the coupons on October 10 and the interest on the registered
 The Republic Mining Company of Wash ington State has declared a dividend amount ing $50 000 payable October 15.
 The Alaska-Mexican Mining Company re- ports that the returns from the mine for Au- a bullion return of s29'S72 or $2 Is a ton: of the bullion $10O49 came from sulphurets sav- ed and treated by chlOrination. The working profit of SIC 23O TAG ton.
 It Is the intention to replace the burned 20 stamp mill of the Standard Con at Bodie with a new one as soon as possible. The mill was 6eye O Baaao 6 in h it's reRsuEy
 The old Standard mill was built in 1871, and gold. out of which s eco, GOO has been paid in dividends to stockholders in the old and new
 In the Standard mine for the week ending October 1 the usual exploratory work done in the East, Main Standard, Black. No. 10 and Mcguire ledges on the 150 eVel, SIS, 470 and 52S foot levels. On the 150 level there Is four teen inch vein of ore, which shows improve ment. The stopes in the MOyle, Bullion and Fortuna lodges are looking and yielding well.
 Standard mill statement-Ore crushed for week ending October l, 261 +01s: average assay vanner tailings S9 40; concentrates produced. 2 tons; assay value S1 5S02; plate amalgum produced, 1886 troy ounces; assay value. 8 05 per Tailngs pla No. l treated 3119 tons oftaiings for the week. Plant No. Is still in course of construction
 The net proceeds of the recent milling of Jus tice $2973 In gold coin. The amount of ore crushed was about 75 tons and the aver age was about S39 per
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HIDES. TALLow. WOOL AND HOPS.

Hops very firm and sales over the quotations reported There is no change in Wool and Hides.
 HIDES AND SKINS-Culls and brands sell about 1c under the quotations. Heavy sated steers. 10c; medium, 9c light. SI4c Cow hides, s1tQ91ac; Stags. Sc; salted Kip. Sc: Calf yS; sSG,ar Sry ldes sound loG' eus & ana brands 19 Sheepskins shearlings, 15925c each short wool. 30Q+0c each; medium, 60qS0c; long wool, 90cQS1 10 each: Horsehides. salt, S2 for large and sll1 50 for small; Colts. soc: Horse hides, dry, s1 50 for large and s1 for small.
 TALLOW-No. 1 rendered, 3k@3lAc per ID {: No. 2, 211Q2a4c; refined. 41a942c; Grease, %.
 WOOL-Fall clip, Southern Mountain 701Oc: free Northern. 9G12c. Spring clp-Southern Mountain. 12 months. 9a11c; San Joaquin and Southern. months, Sq10c; Foothill and Northern, free, 12Q14c Foothill and Northern, defective, 10a12c Middle County. 13Q16c; Hum bodt and Mendocino 14Q16c; Nevada. 10d14c;
 HOPS-1S9S crop. 11N14c per ID.
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-24Q26c per 10.
PROVISIONS.

CURED MEATS-Bacon. SGSl6c per ID for heavy, S&a 99c for light medium 1Olkc for light, He for extra light and 1216@l3c for sugar cured; Eastern sugar-cured Hams 101zc; California Hams s1kc; Mess Beef, $lOdlO 50 per bbl; extra Mess Beef $liQu 50; Family Beef, $l2G12 90; mess, S15 5OQ16; Smoked Beef. 11Q12c per fb.
 LARD-Eastern. tierces, quoted at 6c per 10 for compound and 74c for pure pails, Sc: Cali fornia tierces, DC per ID for compound and 6&c for pure; half barrels, 7c; 10-fb tins, 7Ac; 5-fo tins, Sc.
 COTTOLENE - Tierces 5%Q6Ac packages less than 300 fbs-1-ln pais. 60 in case, 91sc; case. sl2c; 10-lp pails, in a case, S3sc; 5O-fb tins, or 2 in case. 71Ac: wooden buckets, 20 barrels, about no lbs, 724c per ib.
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LOCAL MARKETS.
EXCHANGE AND BULLION
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.

wHEAT-Was frmer in sympathy with the same. Futures tended upward.
 Spot Wheat-Shippin~ S1 1901 1713; milling, s1 2011 221h.
 CALL BOARD SALES.
 Informal sesson-9;15 oclock-December- 2000 ctls $1 l66 14, GOO s1 16A.
 Second Session - December - 5000 ctIs sl IT; 4000. s1 171s: 5000, S1 1714; coco. s1 179s. Regular Morning Session-December-2 cts s1 17as; 5000 s1 1712.
 Afternoon Session - December - g, 900 ctls. S1 IFS.
 BARLEY-There is no change to report Feed, q 21AG1 23At: Brewing. sl 25 for No. g.
 CALL BOA--~ SALES. Informal sesson-9:15 O 'clock-No sales Second Session-December@ ctls s1 24k Regular Morning Session-December-4 ctls, $i 23h; 5000, s1 23M
 Afternoon Session-December-4oo ctls, s1 221A OATS-The activity continues and the feeling is frm In spite of free receipts from the north. There is no advance, however,
 Fancy Feed. S1 271hG1 30 per ctl; good to choice, S1 20q1 9; common, q 1891 17l1; Sur prise, $1 3041 32R Gray, S1 17hd1 20; milling s1 2O01 25 per ctl Red, s1 35g1 45; Black. $1 509 70.
 CORN-The feeling is easy owing to free ship ments now headed this way from the East. The demand Is slack and the tendency Is down rather than otherwise.
 Small round yellow. s1 20; Eastern large yell low S1 071k01 10; white, s1 1O01 121z; mixed s1 O2ha1 05 per ctl California White. s1 12k@ RYE-s1 2OdD1 221A per ctI
 UCKWHEAT-Nominal.
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BOSTON sTOCE
LONDON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The Evening Post financial cablegram says: The stock markets here were quiet to-day. They opened flat on developments regarding Fashoda and closed generally at about the lowest. Not the least important factor Is the financial situation in Germany, to which special reference was made In these dispatches on the 23d of September
 Berlin has been speculating in industrial se- Curities in all parts Of the world, in addition to American shares and there Is some danger of an overstrain. Bankers here are beginning to throw out certain class of German bills. drawn on German houses with only foreign agencies here. l learn that large amounts were lent to-day to Germany for three months at 4le per cent. To-days further rise of l-16 per cent in London discounts is due to this Ger man position.
 A rise in the discount rate of the Bank of Germany is looked for by Monday next but it Is not certain. Americans were dull closing at the lowest. Spanish fours. Portuguese se- curities and mines were all depressed Paris selling. Grand Trunk lower realiza- tions. Consols were fiat on FasAoda
 CLOSING.
 Canadian Pacific. 672s Grand Trunk 72s Bar Silver dull, q lied per ounce; Money, 1A per
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The Hay market rules very firm at the quo tations and dealers talking of another ad- vance. Alfalfa alone is weak, over half of the receipts are of this description. The demand for Wheat is as strong ever and sales are being made over the quotations Some outside Alfalfa Is coming in.
 Bran and Middlings are firm, but no higher.
 BRAN-s13 50GI15 per ton.
 MIDDLINGS-S1S6I20p per ton. Oilcake Meal at the min S3103l 50: jobbing. S32G32 50; Cocoanut Cake S24G025 Cottonseed Meal. S2S630 per ton; Cornmeal. S23 50424 5O; Cracked Corn $2i625.
 CALIFORNIA HAY - heat. s17G19 50 for good to choice and S15f116 for lower grades; no fancy coming in; Wheat and Cat, $15d1S; Oat S14d16 30; Island Barley. SIP 50G14; Alfalfa, Sl1 d12: Stock. $11G12 50; Clover. nominal.
 OUTSIDE HAY-(From Oregon. Utah, etc)- Alfalfa, s10dlO 30 per ton.
 STRA AW-4067Oc per hale.
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MAZATLAN-

MAZATLAN-Sailed oct 4-Stmr Orlzaba, for San Francisco.
 HONGKONG-Arrtved Oct 6-Br stfnr Elm press of China from Vancouver
 ACAPULCO-sailed Oct 3-Stmr City of Pan anna. for San Francisco.
 HTOGO-saned Oct 6-Br ship stronsa, for ortland.
 PANAMA-Sailed Oct 4-Br bark Gwydyr Castle. for Tacoma.
 sHIELDs-sailed Oct 5-Br ship Primrose u CARDIFF1saiied CA Oct 5-Br ship Aura. for
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POTATOES. ONIONS AND VEGETABLES

Potatoes and Onions are weak and both are slightly lower
 Vegetables are off again, as the recent ad called in increased shipments.
 POTATOES-35640c for Early Rose and 40fp 55C for River Burbanks: Salinas Burbanks. Toe 0S1 15; Oregon, 75cG$1: Sweet Potatoes, 1@1Ac per ID for nearby and 1h d1hc for Merced.
 ONIONS-i0050c per ctl for yellow; Pickle Onions 50dS5c per ctl
 VEGETABLES - Green Peas Sc; String Beans, 1G2c; Lima Beans, 75c@$ per sack Bay Squash. 2Gd35c; Green Peppers, 40050c for Chil and 50d6Oc for Bell; Cabbage, Soc; Car rots. 30650c per sack: Bay Cucumbers, 25640c; River Tomatoes, +0a50c; Bay Tomatoes 50@65c Green Corn. 35GI75c per crate; Garlic, 3c per lh; Green Okra. 5OG65c; Dried Okra, 10c per h. Egg Plant 25640c per box; Marrowfat Squash, SSQ10 per ton.
 PERFORATED VEGETABLES - Potatoes, sliced raw, 12c per ID in lots of 25 lbs sliced. desiccated, 16d1sc: granuated, raw. 13c; Onions soc; Carrots, old. 13c; new. 1Sc; Cab bage. BOG; Sweet Potatoes. BOG; Turnips, 25c; String Beans 30c; Tomatoes. 50c