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The Washington times., 1910-02-26
PROF. ]. PEASE NORTON ON
COST OF LIVING.

Prof. !. Pesse Norton. Of Yale Uni
versity. expert in trade statistics, has
given out figures on the increase in the
cost Of living, which exhibit in strik-
ing way the extreme rise in prices in
this country.
tt is for the experts 10 say how
correct Prof. Norton's figures are. but
coming from such a source It Is i'm
possible to dismiss n I'm without show
ing of proof to the contrary. Tn a
statement concerning them, it Is
pointed out that "the statistics disclose
violent advance IN the cost of living
paralleled to some extent by the dis
turbed conditions produced by the
grcenback imitation of the civil war"
Prof. Norton. in order to make COM
parisons with English prices. has com
piled a series Of index numbers in ac-
cordance with the system used by the
English expert Prof. Sauerbeck. and
applied them TO fifty leading commodi-
ties. The Norton-Sauerbeck number
for American prices Is I43 for February
10. 1910. as against SO in 1895 "a ad-
vance of 81 points. or Sc per cent. In
the same period. the Sauerbecll English
number has advanced 43 per cent. On
this basis. American prices have ad-
vanced 80 per cent more than English
prices.
From this. Prof. Norton reasons that
if a world wide cause such as gold de-
probation Is responsible for a general
advance in prices in the two countries,
then special causes must be at work in
America 20 make the increase 80 per
cent greater than in England. He sug-
gests as among the probable special
causes at work in this country bank
note initiation. tariff duties, and trust
.1onopolies, probably in order of i'm
portance.
Pref Norton's data suggest that the
Senate committee which Is investigat-
ing the increase Of prices viii not sur
round the subject it is considering until
IT has analyzed general, worldwide
causes and the special causes operative
particularly in the United States.
f,0 to -,
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
ATTACK ON TRUSTEES OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY.

President james, of the University
of Illinois, the leader of the agitation
against granting George Washington
University the benefits of the Morrill,
act, has presented his case before the
House Committee on Agriculture.
President James said that his obiec-
tions to granting the endowment are
threefold; that the university is
private institution; that it is a denomi-
national institution; and that 1t Is
badly managed financially.
Unfortunately for himself. it seems
10 Us. Mr.. James did not confne his
argument TO his objections. He
launched of into statement which
reflected upon Mr.. Justice Harlan, and
practically accused some of the most
prominent citizens of the District of
Columbia of Misrepresentation in ap-
pearing before the House committee.
It Is unnecessary that Mr.. Justice
Harlan should be defended by this pa
per, or by anyone. During the many
years that he has lived in Washington
he has been identified with more than
one movement which had for its object
the welfare of the District. Mr.. James
cannot instill in the minds of members
OF Congress a doubt as to the integrity
of the honorable justice.
Mr.. James also said:
respectfully submit that this is
hardly a fair representation Of the
real opinion Of the people of the Dis
frict of Columbia upon this important
matter
In making that statement Mr.. James
was referring to the appearance before
the committee OF Henry r. +. Macfar-
land John Joy Edison. and A. Lisner.
If these three men are unable 10 re-
feet the sentiments of the people of
Washington we respectfully ask Mr.
James TO search throughout the Dis
trict for three men who would reflect
that sentiment. We do not know where
he will find them.
Getting away from Mr.. James effort
20 discredit tha.men who urged that the
endowment be granted TO the uni
versity and returning 70 his reasons
why it should not be granted merely
makes IL necessary to assert once more
that Mr.. James either displayed ignor-
Rnce Of the facts or deliberately mis-
represented. However. we will again
deal with Mr.. James charges
George Washington University is not
a sectarian institution.
George Washington University is not
2 private institution
The third charge is that the uni
versity is badly managed financially.
IT is admitted that there Is a deficit
a. the university. We recall. however.
that some Of the leading universities of
the United States have been confronted
with deficits which make that at the
local institution pale into insiguificance.
We recall. too. that the deficit would
not exist if Congress relieved George
Washington University Of the expense
~ maintaining its mechanical arts de-
partment. which relief Is afforded some
of the very universities which are tax
ing the lead in this agitation
We take it for granted that Congress
viii require more substantial ar.qI-
meHt against the Gallinger- -BuutcH bills
before 1t decides to deprive George
Washington University of the benefits
of the Morrill, act.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Debutantez Entertained
By Dr.. and Mrs. Whiting

Dr. and Mrs. Whiting entertained the
Friday Night Theater Club. composed
Of several Of rhe seasons debutantes.
including Miss Laura Merriam, Miss
Gladys FinCkiev. Miss EudCra Glover
Miss Mary NCCauley. and Miss Alice
Whiting ~ dinner last night, previous
70 the performance AZ the New National
fheater, which the party afterwards at
tended. After the play. 1Irs. Robert
H1nClleT entertained the party ar sup
Ter for her daughter, Miss Gladys
Einckley.
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Mrs- john Lindsay ATo-ehead has Euns
20 Tennessee for short stay
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
BEVERLY EXPECTS
CHARLES P. TAFT
Presidents Brother Reported to
Have Purchased Estate Adjoin-
ing Summer White House.

BEVERLY. Mass, Feb. 26.-BeverIy
expects to have another member of the
Taft family in its colony Of summer
residents this year.
Charles 2. Taft is reported to have
purchased the Schier cottage az Burfess
Point. the grounds OF which adjoin the
summer White House estate Charles
T. made his first visit 10 Beverly last
summer. lie liked the locality so weII
that he is said TO have been negotiating
for the place at that time.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Theaters.

National-John DreE. in 'Tnconstant
George, 8.l5 - m.
Belasco-Dusti' Farnum, IN 'Cameo
Kirby" $50 o N.
CoIumbia-De Wolf Hopper. in - Mat
inee Idol" S:l5 p. m
Chase s-Polite vaudeville, S:15 .. m.
Acadeny-'Three Weeks S:15 .. N.
Gayety-"The Cling ar Girls SIS p. m.
L.yceur,-'Pat Wmta's Gaiety Girls"
SIS p. M
CasIuo-Continuous vaudeville and no
ton pictures.
Majestic-NIotion pictures and vsude-
vile, Z to II 2. m.
Masonic Auditorium-Mction uiCturps
and vaudeville. 7:30 to 1870 p. m.
The Arcade-Midway and other attrac-
lions.
CThe Times will be pleased to an
nouncC meetings ard entertainments in
this column. Phone or write announce
ments.)
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Former Senator
And Mrs. Dryden Entertain.

Former Senator and Mrs. John F.
Dryden had dining with them last even
ing ATr Justice and Mrs. Brewer. the
POstmaSteT General. Mr. Hitchcock; k;
Senator Dillingham;. Representa- tive and
Mrs J. SlOat Fassett. Mrs J. Van Vech-
ter OICOtt. Justice anderson. Mr.. and
Mrs. william Phelps Emo, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas NJ Chatard. Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Lee, Mrs. Merrill, Mrs 4. c. Bar
nev. Mrs Henry V. Butler, General
Ernst. and NIr and Mrs Forest Dry
den. OF Newark, y j., who are visiting
MIR. and Mrs. Dryden.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Mrs. John r. Mclean
EnfeTfaInS al Luncheon

Mrs. John r Mclean entertained p
small party Informally at luncheon to-
day In honor Of her house guests Gen
and Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant.
Miss Marion Wise, who has been the
guest OF Miss Sophy Johnston for sew
eral weeks. has returned to her uncle
and aunt. Senator and Mrs. NewIands,
at WOOdiey.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Today'S
Opportunities

It Is particularly worth yoIr while to
read the advertisements IN this issue of The
Washington Times. More merchants who
have not been represented before are1offer-
ing their wares in the advertising co..
umns Each one tells of some trading
opportunity, some special offer IN price or
quality, some information that may fit into
your needs of the moment.
Many Of them are new to these columns:
some Of them are new to any newspapers
advertising columns. They are taking ad-
vantage Of the special rates offered by The
Times for It's Saturday Bargain Day. They
are making you special offers that should
make 1t bargain day for you.
The introduction Of new advertisers in
to The Times columns has a real interest
for you, as we'll as for the paper The en-
terprising merchant of today recognizes
that he must extend his business through
publieity-reeOgnizes that new customers
come to him chiefly in that way. He makes
special efforts to attract their patronage, and
he does it by low prices, good service, and
high quality. no merchant can expect to
continue in busine ness-surely he cannot ex-
pect to do an increasing business unless
he gives satisfaction to his customers. His .
goods must back up his advertising state
ments.
These are the things that make it
worth your while to read advertisements
that the merchant must offer you something
distinctly worth your while, in order to gain
your custom, and that he must make good
this offer to hold YOU as a customer.
The advertising columns will interest
your pocketbook.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
What's on the Program
Tonight in Washington

Address by DR.. Winthrop Talbot. The
Open Air School" Federation Of vo-
mems Clubs. 1S2$ II street. D m.
Address by DR. Maurice Francis EEan,
minister to Denmark, University Club.
. D. m.
Michigan Social cub, Pyrhian Temple,
.. N.
Arkansas Society, Pythisn Temple.
2. m
Missouri Society, Pythian Temple.
p. m
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Speaking of the Beef Trust conspiracy.
we wonder who has conspired 70 give
us all the tough steaks and hide al the
tender ones
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

One way 20 reduce the cost Of living
is not to get any nearer TO a piece Of
roast beef than Dr. Cock did 10 the
North Pole
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

The announcement that it is possible
TO get drunk On coffee enIargcs the
scope Of the controversy over What is
whisky
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

II the Washington ball team ends up
m as high place as the prophecies
put IT, it viii win more games than 1t
cid last season.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Count and Countess LazIo
Szechenyi Arrive in
Washington.
VIII Participate ia Numer-
Gus es.ivities During
Weekend Visit.

Count and Countess Lazio szschsnyi
arrived in Washington this morning on
their private car. The Wandsrer. from
Palm Beach. Fla, and viii be the guests
Of the Secretary 0C the Navy and M-s
Jeyer for the weekend.
A number Of festivities nave been
planned in their honor including a din
ner which the Secretary and SIrs. Never
uiH give tonight; a luncheon by Mrs.
Richard Townsend tomorrow. and din
ner BY Mr- Horstmann. Of the German
embassy tomorrow night. On Mondzv
the Danish Minister and Countess
Moltl1e VII. ask n company to meet then
al luncheon
The countess, who was formerly Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt. Is vel known II
Washington and has a number Of friends
here in Official and diplomatic oiEcles.
The wee President and Mrs Sherman
were the honor guests or Mrs n 4
Hanna ~ dinner last evening
Among those dining with Nj and Mrs.
Thomas Gaff last evening were the Ser
retarv Of the Treasury and Mrs. Mac
Eeagh the Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor. AIr. NaEeI the Minister OF Nor
way and Nine GUIDE. the Military Al
taChe Of the German Embassy and &rue.
Won LEvonius.
Colonel James, military attschA q TIE
British embassy. and the Hon Mrs
James. had as their guests ar dinner
last evening. the former Secretary OF The
Interior and Mrs. James r Carried.
the Assistant Secretary Of the TreasUrE
and Mrs. Charles D. Norton. Dr. and
Mrs NiOmer. Mr. and Ms arnold
Hague, Miss Ruth Putnam, and Prince
Roudachef-
nI-. and Ssr~ Hen-v Cleveland Per
Eins were a-nol- the dinner hosts Of last
evening, arl>inc their guests 20 meet
EoItke-
Dinner Party
At the McCauley Home
Mr.. aad Mrs. Edward NoCanley enter
tained = dinner company last evening.
having as their guests Rep-eseutstivp
and Mrs V,eshbUrn, Rear admiral and
Mrs Richardson Clover. L S. y, Rssr
Admiral and Mrs BroVnson, u 8 N.
Mrs Randolph Clarke a Rusten Bey.
charge d'ahalres OF 1he TI,rkish enbss-
81. c. @ Glover, and Dr. Bigphanl-
MISS Mary NcCaUley returned to
Washington yesterday from 4 brief v1Si-
10 friends .. South. Orange. \. J.
Miss Eemphiu. daughter Of Rear A.
uiral Joru y Hemphill. Z $ n, has
issued cards for q tea IN honor O. Miss
GillSeu, OF fNscay afternoon, March 7.
al o'clock.
Miss Martha A BUrize. of New York
city. who has been the guest OF Leu
tenant and Mrs. Alfred 9. Howe, a.
the FarrCg has returned 70 her home
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Large Company Entertained by Mrs. Rayner
At Luncheon Party at RauSchers This Noon
Wifeof Senator From Mary
land Hostess at Brilliant
unCtieR.
Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs.
BaIlinger Guests of Mrs.
Gordon Paine.

Mrs Hayner, wife OF Senator Rayner
OF Maryland was hostess AZ a large
luncheon today at Rauschers Her
guests were Mrs. Thomas n. Carter.
wife OF Senator Garter OF Montana
Mrs. Robert l. owen. wife Of Senator
owen OF oklahoma, Mrs. r. O. briggs.
wife Of Senator Briggs Of New Jersey.
Mrs George Sutherland, wife Of Sen
ator Sutherland of Utah. Mrs. John ".
Weeks. wife Of Representative Weeks
Of Massachusetts,, and her house guest,
Mrs Knissen, Of Boston, Mrs. J. van
Vechten OlcoJt, wife OF Representative
OlcOtt Of New York; Mrs. George W.
Fairchild, wife Of Representative Fair
child of New York. Mrs Frank o. Low
den. wife Of Representative LOwden Of
Illinois; Hrs Matsu. wife OF the coun-
selor Of the japanese embassy; brs.
Wade Ellis, Mrs. William Corcorau
HilI, Miss Cameron, Mrs. Isnam Horns
by, Mr1. n. r. B. Harris. Mrs. Thomas
NJ. Chata I'd, Mrs. Albert G. Janin. Mrs.
stone, Mrs. EH .Stuu. Miss BeFdn. Mrs.
hutchinson, Mrs William T. Rayner,
Miss Hull, o. Baltimore. Mrs. William
FLOYD Sicard, Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Ne
dorem Crawford, and Miss Alice BoUteH.
Mrs Dickinson. wife Of the secre-
tgr1 Of War. ana Mrs. RaliinEer, wife
OF the Secretary OF the Interior, went
over 90 Baltimore this morning TO spend
The day with Mrs. Gordon Paine.
Miss Beatrice Sterling. Of New York.
who is visiting Mrs Edson Bradley,
was the chief guest of Miss Alice Van
do~@rift AZ a small informal luncheon
today.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Having met Dr. Cook in Chile. VIII
liam Jingles Bryan might md further
pleasant companionship with the Dalai
Lama
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

If we can read in the newspapers Of
the death in Virginia Of some one who
is not member of ''one Of the leading
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Miss Adele CTOne, Of Nashville. Tenn.
who has been visiting I'm New York
city, spent several days during the last
week with Mrs Meyer FeilheIrner before
returning 10 her home.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

eraI days IN Washington al the New
willard.
Mrs 7 Burnet Crane has issued carIs
for a bridge party on Tuesday after-
noon. March @.
Miss Katherine crane. who spent a
month 1T West Point. returned 10
Washington last evening.
The Misses Haunan. Of Governors
Island. have arrived Ia Washington and
are the house guests Of the Misses Mac
Murray.
Tho Netherlands Minister and Nine.
LuudOu left Washington yesterday for
New York 70 spend few days
Mrs. Charles 2. Hunpa-ev has issued
cards for q bridge party on Wednesday
afternoon. March @
Countess Tuise-Alexandra Won Bern
storf. daughter 1f the German Ambas-
sador. and Countess Won nsforff, who
spent the last two weeks in New York
ana Canada. returned 10 Washington
last evening
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Miss Marta CaIvo, daughter Of the
Minister from Costa Rica, and Nine
CaIvo. who spent several days AT West
Point, This week, have gone 10 Boston.
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Mrs. Garrett A Hobart. widow Of
the former Vice President. entertained
a large company AZ luncheon today at
the New Willard.
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Afr. and Mrs. Donald Mclean. the
latter formerly president general Of
the D. A r, are spending the week
end in Washington. the guests Of
Capt. and Mrs. Walter Mclean, L. : y.
az the navy ward, eu route 70 Florida
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4 company, including the Minister Of
Sweden and Nine. de LaCercrantz the
minister Of Portugal, NIsroUut q Alte,
the minister Of Spain. Marquis OF NIla-
1onar. NJ. and Mrs Francis q Crown
iushield. Mr.. and Mrs Franklin Ellis.
AIr. and 1iTs. A Garrison 1IcCHntOCk.
Mr. and Mrs Alexander LeEare. Mrs.
John Rodgers, and Miss Margaret Cam
cron, were the guests Of Representative
and Mrs. John w Dwight az dinner
last evening.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

The Buddhist pope seems TO be no.
body's buddy.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Mr.. ard Mrs. Joseph c. Kaufman. of
Nesmore street, have left town for g
fOrtnight's stay at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Ahram Steinberger, of Baltimore
spent several days with friends her,
this week.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

families" we WI begin to think there
are class DISTINCTIONS in the Ola Domin-
ion
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Murphy we're
hosts az dinner party last evening in
compliment 10 the Right Rev. Bishop
Carroll. Of Montana. The additional
guests were Senator and Mrs Carter,
the American Minister g Denmark. and
Mrs. EEan, Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Kenn,
Dr. ". J. keTby. OF tho Catholic Uni
versitv. and Miss Carmel Egan.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Brig. Gen " H. b'orwOod, L s a.
retired and Mrs I'orwood. who are
making a trip through the South. We're
guests of Captain and Mrs. Fred A.
Inman, at Miami, Fla, for a short
time
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

The Lenten season IN Ohio is being
celebrated by discovering how much the
State has rcfraned from using its rev
cnucs.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

. II anybody loves Mr. Cannon for the
eI''mies he has made, be can show an
unprecedented number of them.
Gertrude Atherton says American men
have no subuety. Nevertheless. they
are good judges Of women.
Philadelphia has quit riding IN ambu-
iances and is again using the street
cars.
Meat ar ''itTy prices again soar. 80
says headn. So is the public
It seems that in the race TO avoid
prosecution the prize Is not 10 the Swift
King Edward is one Of the leading
antiquities Of modern times
Senator Gordon is one Of the most hui
man speakers e modern times
Albany seems TO have originated The
expression, Get the money
The house fly has laugh coming.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Mrs. Simon Kann, Of Belmont road.
entertained the Friday Afternoon Club
yesterday afternoon when her guests
were Mrs. Samuel J. Steinberger, Mrs.
Gerson Nordlinger, Mrs. Sol Meyer, Mrs
sydney c. kaufman. Mrs A Sigmund.
Mrs Isaac BehTend Mrs Charles
FIesher, Mrs Sol Minister. Mrs. RU-
dolph B. Behrend, Mrs. Calvert S. Ro-
scnthal, and Mrs. Joseph Auerbach.
I. GrOsner, who has been spending a
couple weeks in Atlantic City and New
York city, has returned 10 his home.
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Mrs. II. Morris. Mrs l. s Fleishman.
and their house guest Mrs. W NJ. Arm
helm. OF North Carolina, will receive
Monday afternoon
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

John Barrett. director of the Bureau
of American Republics who has spent
the last severtl weeks IN New Orleans
and the West. will return TO Washing
ton today.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Misses Humphrey
HosteSses at Chevy Chase.

The Misses Humphrey, daughters Of
Cen and Mrs Charles F. Humphrey,
were EozJeSses az a luncheon To-Day ar
the Chevy Chase club IN honor % Miss
Ward Of London. VINO Is spending sew
erlI days ~ Washington at the New
Willard.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Informal Hop
Held at Fort Myer-

4 small informal hop -O0k place last
evening al Fort Myer Mrs. Garrard,
Ms Horn, and Ms. Bowman received
the guests.
Miss Garrsrd and Miss Lucy Garrard,
daughters Of Colonel GaIrard, who have
have returned 20 Fort Myer.
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The Washington times., 1910-02-26

NIr. and SErS Henri Cleveland Per
Eins were a-nol- the dinner hosts OF last
evening, 2'iinc their guests 20 n1eeT
the Dan sh Minister snd Countess
N0Itke
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Mrs 7 Rurnet Crane has issued cauIs
f1r a bridge party on Tuesday after-
noon March @.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-04

need the hogs The run today n 1900
head, market 10 to 20 lower, heavy
hogs at 800 to s9.35, medium weights
1910 to 1925, and light hogs m -
$500. This extraordinary slim re-
ceipts last week were abnormal, and
unless much wider outlet developes
in the fresh meat trade, increased
supplies will meet some hard knocks.
Sheep and lambs declined Is to 80
cents last week, on about normal re-
ceipts, but the downward trend was
accelerated today, with the advent Of
10000 head. the closing market today
taking on something OF thenppearance
of rout Best clipped lambs brought
ss.75 early today, but the same quail
ity could not reach 1850 later. and
an early bid of ss.10 on choice Colo
RADIO wooled lambs could not be real
lied later in the day. Fair to good
Texas muttons sold at $3.50 today. but
this price is not considered the full
strength Of the market. goats worth
$3.50 to $500. Clipped wethers are
worth up to $3.50, and best ewes, clip
ped. around s7.00
J. A. RICKART,
Live Stock Cor
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-05-04
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.

Kansas City Stock Yards, May a.
The cattle market underwent a grad
ua' softening last week, and closing
prices were off 20 to S5 cents on most
all kinds, with heifers showing even
a greater decline sometimes. Feeders
did not lose quite as much, as there
is a good demand in the country for
young cattle to feed, and bulls also
held up almost steady. Calves fluc-
tuated good deal, hut closed in a
rut, with all their advance wiped out.
The run today is 10000 head, quite
an increase over week ago, and with
other markets supplied in proportion.
the natural result is lower prices to-
day, steers 5 to Is lower, cows and
heifers steady to shade lower. As
| usual on Monday, stockers and feed
ers are in good demand and prices are
firm today. The top on heavy steers
today is $3.50, in the native division,
and a drove of 100 pound steers in
the quarantine division also brought
$3.50, Oklahoma corn fed steers. me-
dium class, bring $3.50 to 1856, and
cake fed cattle from the South sell
at $500 to $685. mostly, some meal
fed steers today at s7.25. The range
on heifers Is s475 to $3.50, and best
heavy cows bring up to S6.75. The
latter have been scarce during the
past week. Best veals are worth
ss.75 and bulls bring s475 to $40,
feeders 1925 to 500, stockers $500
to $3.50. Prices remain about $3.50
per cwt. higher than at this time last
year. The market closed little firm
er today, when it was learned that
railroad washouts would prevent 100
carloads of stock reaching the yards
In time for the market.
Hog receipts were at minimum fig
ures all of last week, and although
prices advanced Is cents 1T was a
poor showing packers have been de
void of the buying impulse for ter
days. as they claim demand for fresh
meats is slack. and that they do not