The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-20

formity with the regulations of the
national pure food law, is but matter
of time, and the possibility of SUCH
action being taken the coming season
is not remote. while it's effects on the
trade in China and Japan teas would
be very material.
Rice-Locally there have been no
changes in prices, though stocks are
getting low On account of delayed
shipments. The market is strongly
maintained at primary points, with
seasonable supply and demand.
Provisions.
Butter-The market continues firm,
Under high prices for firsts. second
grades have been in active demand
and are up 1c. While local production
is fully normal. absence of eastern
stocks and good demand imparts firm-
ness. Naturally the future should
show an easier market.
Cheese-Prices locally are un-
changed, with a fair supply, good de
mands and firm market.
Eggs-Market unchanged and situa.
ton as heretofore noted. Milder
weather has been bringing in receipts
better. but scarcely enough to supply
demand in absence of eastern stocks
New York market is firm and dealers
anticipate a shortage, due to storms
There has been a drop in the Chicago
market, wiping out in part the recent
advances.
Poultry-Prices continue unchanged
with supplies of hens very short and
fair demands.
Fresh Meats-Dressed meats are
for an advence of 80 cents per cwt. on
hogs. No further advances on beef.
Market generally firm with good de.
mand and fair supply.
Lard and Cured Meats-In local lard
tierces are unchanged. but sos, los and
IS are up 1-2c. Eastern lard unchanged
and cured meats also, except for an adj
vance Of lac on medium and large
hams. The general situation is steady
to firm, with good demands.
FRUITS and vegetables.
Apples-Prices locally unchanged
with a normal supply and demand. At
Chicago trading is active, with good
shipping demand and prices firm. Com
market, but fancies are selling WELL
Kansas City steady.
OrOnges-Navels are moving out
under an excellent demand. with mar
ket firm and prices slightly higher,
due to shy stock account railroad con-
gestiOn. Lemons unchanged.
Bananas and cranberries steady, I'M
changed and in fair supply and de
mand
Potatoes-Prices locally are I'M
vary much from previous reports
Supply and demand normal. Some
activity is impaired by demands from
western markets. Chicago reports po-
tatOes higher under cold weather and
car shortage. The Colorado potato
supply is reported lighter than
year ago.
Other Vegetables - Onions scarce
and firm at recent advanced figures.
Nearly all root vegetables are scarce
and higher California celery slightly
lower.
Wheat-While traffic conditions are
somewhat better wheat is still largely
unmOved from the interior and export
ers are unable to secure enough to
meet tidewater engagements. All re-
ports show winter wheat throughout
the Inland Empire in excellent condi-
ton The position of the market con-
tinues moderately strong, prices show
ing a net advance of 1-2c this week
over last weeks quotations.
F1Our-Prices locally unchanged,
though market should be stronger
with the increasing better position of
wheat. Flour has recently advanced
in some of the coast markets.
Feed-QuOtations are the same as
last week and rule firm at prevailing
prices. Millstuffs in good demand
Oats hold strong because of difficulty
in getting in shipment though there
seems to be plenty in the country.