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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

tree and il not a eomoaaltf.
In addition there are also two
short cross sections from the same
log two feet thick and ten feet IN
diameter enc - these VII sur
mnunt the hollow section as cove
srInE and the other VIII serve as a
doorstep 10 the entrance II Com
missioner Johnauu'a novel office.
WINDOWS AND DOORS.
The big cut vii hs located In
the gallery ~ the Agricultural build
iuE. where Washington has secured
a special permit 20 shnw lie forestry
exhibit Windows ana doors have
been provided Tor it and the interior
In % panel work. while. eurirr ling
the walls. there u 4 sea which haH n
capacity - s grown persons
The tree from which this ing vas
cut was frlisd IN the logging camp
Of Representative Joseph FerEuaon,
near Arlington. on the AfiliiKuanfiAn
river At the stump it measured y
feet s Inches IN diameter and had a
cfreu inference % $50 feet n waA
10 feet % the HrEf limb. The en-
tire tree scaled Is 90 feet ~ lumber.
The reason Il has stood ~ lauE an.
touched j. probably due % fhe fac,
that the Immense nlkc ~ tie tree
rendered its being handled hf crdin-
arr methods a matter u extreme
diffieuity."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

i0Auith. Roauofort, tbol hdam
sii 0NWi2Ne per cune, New York
ibW ice. tlmhuFsUr. i0Ml4u, brick
itUtio. Swiss, iSMiac.
Eggs strictly fresh ranch. 2ic.
Eastern. Ice
Poultry Chickens. live. iiHi2c.
eucka. i2Me. turkeys. i5c.
Dressed stock -Chiekenf. t2Hi3ci
turkuyn. tae. ducka. tdc.
Corrected Daily = The foiloWins
prices are being offered 10 the pro
ducerln round tnta GA the dock or IN
the ear AZ seattle,
Grain = Ohta. 5000. barley
so 90. wheat chicken feed, 5000.
corn. $50 per loo lhas bran, 500.
Hay Puget sound. per ton. ti2NI
Eastern Washington timothy $500.
alfalfa. tia0o
Butter Fresh ranch, itWife. ma,
tive creamery. zoe.
Cheese Native Washington, fae.
EEsa strictly ffesh ranch. 2iu
asr per dos.
Poultry Chickens. Tive, l0Hiici
ducks i3i#e; turkeys. iimiiee.
Dressed poultry Turkeys, ia4ttNe
chickens, 10Uiiei ducke. l3Htiltc
Live stock COVE. 3he. steers
tac. calves. ta45he, sheep. ici
hogs. bmhhe
Dressed stock iioEa tic; lambs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
FILLING IN
TIDE LANDS
Waterway Co, Wants to Rent
Old Pumping Station.

ON behalf OF the Seattle q Lake
Washington waterway Co. judge
NJ B. Sachs appeared before the
council tire and water committee
last night relative 10 a petition OF
the company recently nied with the
council.
Tho company asks that the city
lease 10 IL the old pumping plant ana
the pipe line running from Lake
Washington Co Fourteenth avenue,
The waterway company then pro-
pesos t. las a pipe lire from -Four
teenth avenue 60 unnfurd street and
then west C. the proposed point or
operation On Beacon hill, Il propoH-
IS 90 aiuice dirt through these pipes
10 the eide lands. The company OF
fcrs 10 pay yearly rental Of 5000
for the pumping plant and pipe line,
% nav an expenses 81 SIS operation
aud o. be ready 60 turn the same
over 90 the city upon a tcN hours
notice.
rhe committee viii not report on
the petition until after the city en-
ginevr and superintendent - water
give advice on the adVisablity OF
giving the lease.
Tho committee decided 20 rccom-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
PASSED THE
EXAMINATIONS
List OF Those Recently Successful
Before Civil Service Board

Secretary Grouf. 81 the civil service
commission announced last night the
names Of the successful PERSONS who
took the recent municipal civil SER
lee examinations. They are as fol-
lows.
Claims aeent-I. II. Dennis, i. ].
Forman. %. O.. Inverarify.
Clerk Of municipal cOurt-G. T.
Case. - VI. Corayns.
Bailtn-T. :. Wincheli. II. ~. Einc-
hart.
Drivers. IRE observation-disclosures
3 Hughett. James W. Law.
Pipemen. IRE department-C. 8.
Kerchner. W. +. Murphy, Herman
Hrftensteins j. J. Clocheay. T.. Kin
rey.
fsatrolmen. police Departmental.
=. kerchner. r. /. Maiyiu. G.. q.
Banniek. II. ]. I4andwehr.
Depot Matron-Mrs. :. Stein, Mrs.
l. O. Bishop. Mrs- y. Marshall
Police Matron-Mrs. Ida Chaplin.
Mrs. ID. Y. Hammond.
The medical examinations win be
held at the Y. NJ. G A. building
Monday morning at o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
ON PLEASURE BENT

a lawn party will be given AZ Sew
enth avenue and Marion street next
Tuesday evening BY Mrs =. Davis
and Mrs. :. Hueker The Lawn VIII
be beautifully decorated and lighted
with Chinese lanterns, and music
VIII Be feature Of the evening.
Refreshments viii be served Tor
a nominal price. the proceeds 70 10
10 the Temple De Hirsch fund. All
interested In the movement are in
vited 70 attend.
Mrs. .. &. stark was the hostess
at a very pleasant outing At Volts
landing last wednesday. An excel
lent lunch Was enjoyed at noon. and
light refreshments were served in
the evening. The ladies' spent the
afternoon in bost riding and bath
ing A diving contest was won by
MrH. Calaghan. the feature Of the
lan's new diving suit Those pres
n. cainRhan, Mrs. Jack Larimer.
Mrs. West. Mrs. Booth, Mrs. o. G.
Conner. Mrs. Boyian. Mrs. Pulver.
Mrs. Henkle. Mrs. Piekley. Mrs. Nc
LauRhlnn. Mrs. Gresham and Mrs.
Daniels.
Mrs. Richard s. Cox. Mrs. King
and Mrs. W. a. Mcdonald served ten
at the tennis courts Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. r.. w. Newhall Of San Fran
cisco spent part OF the week in Se-
attic.
Mr.. Robert CIary leaves today to
engage In the mining business at
Great Falls, Mont.
Miss Clara Wing IL visiting friends
in Spokane.
Mrs. ThOs. Harding entertained at
luncheon at the Firlock club yester-
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice McMlcken
arc spending a few days at their
camp at Enetai.
The ladies' Of 81. Paul Episcopal
church, OF North Seattle, gave clam
bake at Pleasant Beach Friday.
Rev. q. w. Muckley and family
are visiting NJ the home OF Rev. II.
a. IJngenfelter.
Miss Sllverwlse Of Perth, n. j., is
visiting her cousin. Mrs. y. j, Rick
les, 1901 Yesler way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

mend that more water hrdrnnts.
mains. firc alarm BOXES and IRE Hp.
parafus he furnished tn the Queen
Anne hill section.
The volunteer IRE cumpany a.
Fremont viii b. abolished and Cnun.
ca viii D. asked 60 instruct Chief
Cnak 20 appoint q lieutenant. driver
and pipemhn for that station az Haan
as the new building and chemical
engine are constructed
chief Cook some time age asked
that az more hyhrantH BE- Installed
on Second and Thirf avenues he
tween Pike and Jackson streets. This
cannot be- done legally nv creating
a local Improvement district ard
chief Cook vii eudeavor 10 set tho
business men tn that section 90 sub
scribe enough money Ia pay for fhs
same. which vii Be about fzad0
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
Concord Sails North

United States eunboat Concord
sailed this forenoon Tor Bcrlng sea,
where she viii continue her duty "a .
trolling the seal fisheries. Capt q.
Rlaekllnser D. IN command Dutch
Haebor viii b. her first port Hf call
and her sailing Instructions embrace
a rceouua ksanee II kinka island. one
% the Aieutian group situated eaH
miles O. the westward 81 Dutch har=
bor. The Concord Is pr0visioucd FOR
tt months cruise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
MILLS MAY
CLOSE DOWN
Over Two Hundred Single Indus.
tries May Suspend

The early closing Of 20 ahingie
mills in Western Washington Is n
possibility. -Four lrupediments 10
business annoy the shingie makers;
Increased freight rates In the Middle
West. drouth in the market states
Of Kansas and the UakOtas, Labor
fcarclty IN Western Washington. and
frapcssibility 10 secure adequate sup
ply Of steel binders, owing IN the
AmaIgamated associations strike.
Secretary V. ". Beckman OF the
1raahfnEfon Red Cedar Shingie Man
ufacfurera' association, has received
letters indicating a Willingness 70
close on the part Of three-fourths OF
the association members. The inn
pending shutdown is expected 10 last
n month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
Preparing Directory

Secretary Meikie. 81 the chamber
Of commerce and his assistant. Miss
Madden. are busily engaged IN pre-.
pairing a directory pamphlet con-
tanning Information concerning the
chamber ~ roumerce II will con-
tain the bylaws. officers. committees
and names 81 all members arranged
alphabetically. under business ciaH.
Hifieation. together with their al.
dresses and telephone numbers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
ManIanIta Returns

United states lighthouse tender
Manzunitn returned 20 port last
night after an absence of three
weeks spent Ia the waters Of south
eastern Alaska capt Gregory
states that every lighthouse buoy
along the route Travelled waH reae'.
and not a few Of the more dilapid-
htad anen were removed and new
ones nubatitutrd Miss Mary Greg
orv OF Astoria. daughter ~ Capt.
Gregory. and Mrs. ana MizH Barlow
his sister aud niece respectively, OF
Portland. accompanied the captain
on the trip.
The Manzanita win sail for A.
tafih today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
BUSINESS is
BRISK TODAY

There was much activity about
the markets this morning. Late
peaches are coming IN from Wen
atehee and several ear loads Of Cali
fornia produce were received last
nlght and this morning Prices have
a tendency 10 remain atin although
no marked changes were noted thls
morning.
Large conaiRnmeuts ~ peaches
came on the Wailn Wniin. which
arrived from California last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
The Common People AppTe.
(idtp the Efforts

Of business house that stands out
against the dictatiouB 81 "a trust
combination The Barteli Drug Co.
has all along and oil alone fought
the Seattle Drug trust and have
brought prices down 90 "a reasonable
profit We stand Tor a principle. ite-
liable drugs reasonable prices.
carter'a Swedish Hair Remover,
regular 800 =. ,. s.4ts.s.ts4. zoe
Carriers Headache Bromg. teHu-
lar zoe ..................4. &c
Packers Tar Soap. regular a.. lsc
Burts Tar and Egg soap, regu-
tnf aur - r. - ..ss+.t.sss. Afe
Pears Olycerine Soap. regular
zoe 80 -s e.. sssssrssss sstsss ts ia g
f-7-it Ciyeerine soap. regular
&sC 81 .t 80 90 - % fsss. sst5 ssss Il rs
Hlnd'H Honey Almond Cream.
regular zoe . s.ttsffss.tst...s.si lc
Nalvina Cream regular sQc .sst dpc
paimer's Face Powder, regular
PC = b.. - stafstsssfsssstss. slztzc
Wird0m'a Robeftine. regular Soc
b.. 81 ss 81 ssass. $500 $3.50 co
PierCeH iknla Celery with Beef
Wine aud Iron regular ti...... bac
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
chsuneey oleott

Chauneey oleott. the famous Irish
singing comedian. is billed To appear
Tor two nights only at She Grand
August Is ana ii. lie Will present
hia new play "Garrtt OMagh.
Witch has packed the Columbia the
alter in san Francisco % the doors
each evening for the past two weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
"p'Arey otths Guard .

''p'Arev of the Guards" was re-
peated at the Grand last evening by
the Henry Miller company. This
afternoon matinee performance af
this colonial play Is being given, and
tonight thc company Will etoar Is
engagement with H. Next week the
Grand viii be dark.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
Mortality Record.

John W Leighton. aged 70 years,
died at the residence ~ hts dauEh-
tiers, Mrs. ". H. Woud, 202 Mile
teeuth avenue north, last sveninR
Deceased leaves three married
daughters and two SONS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

10 Salt Lake city and arrested OFaH'
hara. The women were sent 90 San
Francisco for deportation, oEhrhHrh
was brought here and indicted ~
thta federal Grand jury several weeks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
JoBsInG QUOTATIONS..
CORRECTED DAILY
Green Fruit.

Lemons a. 60fIb60 a box. lines.
tsds per case. cooking apipeA, 7Be n
Nzs. eating apples. ti.00ai.50: Val
encia oranges. 22.75ffff 90, bananas,
a. 00n co. olives s6ff7Ec per gallon;
gra pc fruit. f200H2b0. pinea apples.
f3as.5O per DOZEN cherries. $1,000
per crate. local peaches 7adgUc ap-
rlcots. e0m7aes raHpherriea. ii.Ts:
blaekbcrries. ti.50Mi.7j. pears. Ills.
Vegetables
Potatoes ts0Q22 per ton; boets.
Rl00 per sack carrots. fi.25 per
sack. lettuce. i5c per dozen: turniDa,
60f1l5c. garlic. &C. cabbage. 1900.
peppers. i2atsc. huska. 95c. green
celery, soc per don sweet po-
tatoes. si76N200. chill pep
pers, zoe per ID. sauer Eraut. s0tc.
native head lettuce. 15o per doz.
rgeen peas, 203c pound. dried figs,
cartons, coo; fancy zoe. imported i5e:
tomatoes, gt.2Bfti.50 case. dates. 5qB,
ID. radishcs. Zoe per doz. parsley, 20
m35c, cueumbers. 20G55e dozen: new
onions. nc. cnluilfower. lea 81 90;
paFsnips, SLb0; local green corn. 81 50
per sack.
Provisions.
Fresh meat-Cow beef. 10 ID. steer
beef. Sc per ID; mutton. wether. INC:
ewes. 7ei pork, Shd9c per ID. veal,
large. &c. small, 9Ml0c.
Provisions Hams. large f3c.
hams, hmall. f3Q12Mo; breakfast
bacon. 4MiiAc: dry. sailed clear
backs. 0ikc: bellies. Toe.
Butter Cheese. Eggs end Poultry
Butter Washington creamerlea,
pound prints. BIC. Eastern Iowa
and Elgiu, 2ic. fresh Branch, 1i013c.
Cheese--Native Washington. full
cream. izMi2ike; Eastern: New York,
1i015c, Wisc0nsins lac; California,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

best OF tho large Werner repertoire.
viii boz the play for this evening,
when the company makes it fare.
Wen appearance tor the present en-
easement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
MURDERED
FOR GOLD
Two Theories Given in the
Sullivan Killing on Uni
max Island.

The cruel murder II Con and Flor
tnce sullivan. the two men who met
their deaths AZ the hands of some
unknown assassin or asaaysius GA
Un,mak island last spring. has
drought cut Seme interesting facts
that may be Instrumental Ia laNiuk
the blame on whoever committed
tho horrible crime
The two mon formerly resided iu
Montana. and were well known IN
Butte and Anaconda. The news
papers OF the two citics named have
hecu publishing sketches 81 the muir
sercsi men. and accounts Of their de-
rarturc from Montana tn the lar
north. These accounts state that
Con sullivan had sNaoo aud Florence
$1,000 when they left Montana, AMI
that Jackson, the man Who accom-
panied them and who was also Wen
known In Montana. was reputed %
be wealthy. but il Is not known how
much. " any. money he had In his
possession when the trio set forth on
The quest ~ fortune.
Two Theories.
Latest news advlces from Nome
eay that tWo theories are adducfd
regarding the crime. one Is that
inc men we're murdered by whaiers
for tbs gold In their possession, the
ether that the partners Quarrelei
ever she possession Of certain rich
strikes. and that Jackson killed the
SuilisanS In order 70 obtain Absu-
l.tte possession ~ the rich ground
The latter theory Is said 10 BE- gain
ting more strength with each sue
feeding 6ay. When the bodies OF
the men were found they we're In =
horrible state OF rnutiiation. fnnum-
erahie knife wounds were discover
ed. and a bullet wound was found IN
the back Of one. The cabin was
IN n state ~ disorder, as II some one
had packed a FEW provisions AMI
equipment in a great hurry. Jack
son had He'd. lie h HOW said q Be
under arrest at Nome pending fur.
Their developments In the ease.
Con sullivan seas well known hy
several persons N Seattle. Last fall
h spent FIVE weeks IN the city pest
house. having contracted n bad case
81 smallpox. After he was discfare,
81 from the pest house he went 10
Butte.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
Graduates viii Dance

The graduates of Wilson'S Mod
ern nusineHH college viii give e
dance 10 their frieads In the college
all this evening, aH the elohiHE
event N commencement exercises.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
Moving Pictures.

one of the features ~ this week 8
hin at the Scarchlight, iao5e Second
avenue, shows moving picture Of
English troops charglug "a body of
hoers tn south Africa,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

The Star will be mailed TO your
camp address without extra charge.
aassaaa q saaaas~=
Launches for charter. Tel West ssi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
9 EA r SHLiG FIT
WoN'fNg P'o turo -
1907 y Second Ave.

~ y SNNNiie ave
Showing Log Rolling Contest al
Madison Park. Seattle, Pistol Duel
Naval Parade In New York Harhor
Follow the Leader. very funny; and
others. Admission Ioc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
heaters.


Popular East Lynne" was given
~ the Third Avenue thcater last
night. with Charles Erin Werner az
rraucle I,svison. Werner substitutes
fhe English characteT for the Rener-
ally accepted one 81 Iseyison. max
,ng that villain a gay, dandlned fell
l0W Instead Of a sober, eeheming
one. -. :. ..,t., -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03
so.nInuts Service 20 Bstil,,hlps

From Columbia dock all day tomor-
row. BE sure your tickets are In the
nine steamer combination.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

Excursions 20 Navy Yard Tomorrow
Steamers every 30 minutes from
Columbia dock Tickets good on
nine fast steamers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

Oaioial Steamers to Navy Yard
allowing passengers TO no aboard
battleships, leave Columbia dock ev-
cry 30 minutes all dhy tomorrovv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-03

New bath houses. madrona vtla.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-24
TAKES FOUR-FIFTHS TO
RAISE PRISE OF MILK

At a meeting of about so milk peddlers
at Horticultural Hall yesterday morning
it was voted to raise the price of milk
from six to seven cents a quart provided
so per cent of the peddlers of the city
agree to do it. A committee was ap-
pointed to get signers to the agreement
and report Friday morning.
j. A. D. Perry was chairman of the meet
ing, which was an informal one, and K.
w. Ward secretary. The proposition
that the peddlers form union was not
well received, and the attempt to bring
about an organization was abandoned.
Louis j. Kendall addressed the meeting,
urging the necessity of union for their
own protection.
The committee appointed to get sigma
lures to the resolution adopted was as
follows
]. Murphy and H. c. Granger, Auburn;
G. r. Bryant, Fred Midgely, R. w Ward,
w. D. Murphy. C. M. Thayer of Worces-
ter; ]. F. Rhodes of Grafton and Monte
Flagg of Boylston.
The peddlers who signed the resolution
yesterday were: Louis J. Kendall, S. p.
Perry. G. R. Bryant, Edwin Howe, c. D.
Berard Moses Perry, Frank Nye, Gust
Gullberg, Lorentz Johnson. A. G. Eager
strom, A. w Carlson, N F. Vasseun. f.
D. Murphy, A. j. Scarlet, Herbert Jay,
w II. Smith, f. F. Leroy, F. M. Decker
and S. A. Ward.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-24
MASSACHUSETTS PARTY
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE

Representative Homer r. King and
John c. Hagberg, who were members
OF the state delegation sent to the un-
yelling of the monument erected al
Andersonville, Ca, to Civil war veter-
ans of Massachusetts, have come home
with the story of a thrilling expe-
rience and a narrow escape to relate.
The Pullman car containing the Mas
sachusetts party was wrecked in a real
end collision near Plots Station, in
North Carolina. Representative King
says that Lieut.. Governor Bates, Gen
Samuel Dalton. Representative Hag-
berg, Representative Hull of Millbury
and Allen of Spencer were in the car
when the headlight of an engine in the
rear came into view, and almost imme-
diately crashed into it. The engine
lifted the entire rear end of their car
but did no further damage.
An examination showed that the car
stood. on a trestle, crossing a ravine 2
or 80 feet deep A shock of little
more force would have turned the car
into the ravine. The accident was due
to the mistake of the engineer in the
rear. who thought the train contain
ing the legislative party was at least
five miles ahead. The accident caused
a delay of u hours. The party did not
reach Boston until 1O.45 Sunday morn
fling. They were scheduled for Saturday
night. In other respects the trip was a
pleasant one.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-24
COLUMBIA COMPANY
OPENS A WEEK OF OPERA

The Columbia Opera Company opened
its weeks engagement at Lothrop's
Opera House last night before a good
audience that thoroughly appreciated the
piece. The opera was Wang" and was
well sung and well acted. The principal
characters seemed to be in the spirit of
the opera and kept the fun going with a
snap not usually found in companies of
the kind The chorus, too, while not
large. was ready to sing and the music
had plenty of volume. All the special
scenery necessary to the piece including
the famous sacred elephant, was used,
and nothing of consequence omitted.
Miss Charlotte Gilman sang the role OF
Matay. the crown prince. with a great
deal of grace, and she promises TO become
favorite before the week is over.
Claude Amsden, as Wang, the regent,
had a good makeup and his comedy
work was really funny. He has strong
voice and sings well Other principal
parts were taken by Franklin Fox
Charles N Holmes, Edward Gillingham,
Miss Hazel Davenport, Miss Ruth Latti-
more and Miss Abbie Lamis. Between
the acts illustrated songs were given.
The bill for this afternoon and evening
is Said Pasha," and tomorrow afternoon
Wang" will be repeated. Tomorrow
night Era Diavolo" will be sung.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-24
SHORTAGE OF TURKEYS
AND PRICES HIGH

The absence of turkeys in the
Worcester wholesale market still con-
tinues. A tour of the leading whole
sale houses of the city yesterday re-
vealed the fact that none Of them had
any quantity Of turkeys and many Of
them had none ait all Dealers who
had not previously bought their sup
DIV had to go to the Boston market,
and the lowest prices there yesterday
was IA cents. There is not much margin
of profit in buying at IA cents when
more than half the entire quantity Of
turkeys sold bring only Is cents and
less Some 0 fthe large stores bought
earlier and were not caught by the
sudden rise in the market. These
naturally are setting the price but they
are not putting it so low as to keep
them from gathering a large profit.
Practically the lowest price for which
one can get q turkey is IS cents Nearly
every store has some marked lower but
these are stragglers, either old Toms,
weighing 20 pounds or more and dear
at any price, or mutilated birds, torn
or otherwise damaged in packing. The
lowest grade is marked at Is cents The
best can be bought for 20 and % cents.
These are smooth looking. fresh killed
birds. which really are not much better
eating than the lower priced ones, but
their good looks adds TO their value.
There was a big demand for turkeys
yesterday, especially at the larger
stores. The small dealers, to avoid
losing money, were compelled 10 raise
prices. which resulted in driving all the
floating trade to the big establishments.
Ducks were as low as 10 cents. Roast
ing pigs are among the Christmas deli
cacies. especially esteemed by the
Swedish population. though by no
means confined to them. They were
selling yesterday at 2.25 each. Game is
abundant and will be on many tables
Christmas Day.