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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
INJURED IN
A FALL FROM
MOVING CAR

Augustus Kelly, of 1876 William
street, fell from moving coal car in
the LehigK Valley coal yards yester-
day morning and sustained numer-
GUS bruises. His left ankle was bad
ly sprained and he was cut and
bruised about the head. DR.. j. s.
Hay is attending him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
WALK ACROSS
CONT TINENT is
ENDED TODAY
Left Yonkers Early This
Morning. Reach New York
City Hall a O'clock.
BIG OVATION WALKING
DOWN BROADWAY
ecIaI bp United Press VIC.

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, May 2:-The greatest
triumph in the long career of Ed
ward Payson Weston came this af-
ternoon headed by brass band and
escorted by fully 5000 persons. The
veteran pedestrian swung out Of the
Ansonia Hotel shortly after ] O'clock
and headed for the city hall, five
miles away.
All along Broadway the sidewalks
were jammed with people anxious to
see the old man who had walked
from the Pacific to the Atlantic IN
seventy-eight week days. His prog
ress was marked by continued cheer
ing. Mayor Gaynor will await Wes-
ton at the city hall.
Weston left Los Angeles, Cal, on
Feb. i. He did not walk on Sundays.
as throughout his career he has Oh.
posed Sabbath breaking, and he lost
some time because of i'll health and ac.
cidents.
His achievement is looked upon as
little less than marvellous for man
past three score and ten years.
Weston spent Sunday in Yonkers,
where he arrived Saturday night.
There he declared that had he been
forty years old instead of seventy-two
he would Aaye crossed the continent in
sixty days.
He started from Yonkers at $50
O'Clock this morning and all along the
way into the city was cheered by walt
ing crowds
At the city hall he was greeted by
Mayor Gaynor on the steps Weston
handed him letter written by Mayor
George Alexander Of Los Angeles, Cal.
MIR. Weston addressed the mayor and
the crowd, telling why he made the
trip at his age-to inspire the youth OF
his country with the dignity and desir-
ability of physical culture. Then the
mayer presented him with a purse
from his k.iends This gift was not
recompense, but was In recognition Of
his patriotic motive.
On the way to YonIxers, man
sprang out of an automobile aud
rushed toward Weston. 1t was William
Travers Jerome, former district attor.
ney.
.'Do you know mefv he asked
Sure said Weston Il knew your
father, and he was one Of my best
sass@.xGs brother Roland was q
4 judge of one - s,,ss,-ssst races -.
Wesf0nss walk has hszss@ep ipsEliras
tion to amateur pedestrians everS.
where and particularly In New York.
Sitting around log fire few nights
ago, Edward A. Crowinshield, a bank
er Of Manhattan; Robert f. Potter, a
nephew of the late Bishop Potter, and
Edward Matthews were discussing the
continental walk of Il. p. Weston.
Matthews reused his companions, as.
serting he could walk fifty miles In
side of twenty-four hours. you can't
do II for thousand, challenged one
of his companions A thousand dollar
bet was made on the spot, and the
walk was fixed for Friday
At $3.50 that morning Matthew's be-
gan his walk. He was able to finish
In nineteen hours. Potter and Grow.
inshield, who followed him on horse
back. changed their mounts twice In
the day. No stops were made for
sleep, but liquid refreshment-that is,
thin gruel-was taken by the walker
several times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
CARn OE THANIa

The widow and family of Steve
Bartfai desire to thank the Pruden-
tial Insurance Company for the
prompt attention given their claim,
and especially do they wish to thank
Assistant Superintendent Murphy for
his courteous treatment AS they
only expected $500 and received
$553.75 they are perfectly satisfied
with the Prudential Insurance Com
pany and its representative.
Mrs. Mary Melega Bartfai g. Family
3O2-5-2-Its
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02

and Mrs. Bevier, the latter also be-
ing guest of the class today.
The visit of Mrs. Pattison to this
city and the cause which she repre-
sents makes the details 'of the six
teenth annual state convention Of
the New Jersey State Federation,
which is to be held in Englewood
Friday and Saturday of this week. of
particular interest. Conservation"
Will be the general subject OF the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
j. SKIDMORE
ANSWERS TO
DEATHS CALL

John skidmore, thirty-four years old,
son Of the late James H. Skidmore, died
at noon yesterday at the home of his
mother, Mrs. Mary Louise Skidmore, 375
High street, after lingering illness.
Mr. Skidmore, who was well known in
S1tihiis'-city, was member Of the Eagle
Athletic Club. Besides his mother he
is survived by five brothers and three
sisters. They are Mrs. Charles Will
liams, Of California; Mrs William
Scott, of Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Harry
Germs, of this city; David Skidmore, of
Stelton; James Skidmore, of Piscata-
way; Mark Skidmore, of Tottenville
and Charles and Joseph Skidmore, of
this city. The funeral will be held
from his late residence, 375 High street,
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 0 clock.
Rev DR.. George G. Wilding, assisted by
Rev. E. c. Hancock will ofiiciate. In
terment will follow in Bethel cemetery,
Tottenyille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
DYNAMITE IN KINDL ING
WOOD KILLS A WOMAN
Special by United Press wire.

Philadelphia, May 2:-Dynamite 2
hidden in kindling wood exploded in
stove in the home of Mrs. Yetta
Freedmen today, instantly killing
the woman Two walls of the house
were blown out, and a number of
persons barely escaped injury. JOS
eph Freedman, husband of the dead
woman, recently received a number
of blackmailing letters, which he
Ignored
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
FREIGHT STEAMER is
ASHORE OFF VIRGINIA
ecio' bv United Press wire.

Specie bv United Press Wire.
New York, May 2:-The North Ger
man Lloyd freighter Roland, from Gal
weston, Tex, to Bremen, went ashore
in q heavy fog off Tarrutuck, Va, to-
day. The vessel is reported by wireless
to be lying easily in the mud. A
wrecking tug has been sent to her
assistance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
CONFIRMATION OF GOV.
HUGHES RECOMMENDED

Special bD United Press Wire
Washington, May 2:-The senate
committee of judiciary today recon-
mended the confirmation of Governor
Hughes IS nomination for associate JUS
tice of the United States Supreme
Court
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
Osteruaard case Postnoned.

Vice Chancellor Garrison this
morning postponed for two weeks
the hearing on q bill to restrain the
Ostergaard Tile Company from sell
ing number of shares of stock
owned by Maxwell A. Metzner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
BREAD SCARCE IN NEW
YORK; BAKERS STRIKE
speoiqI Dy united PRESS wire.

New York, May 2:-Demanding a
nine hour, day, sanitary quarters to
work in, and an increase in wages, bak-
ers today tied up the big baking plant
of Fleishman & Co. and Cushman &
Co., while many big hotels and restau-
rants have their supply curtained by
their bread bakers joining the strike
The officials of the union declare that
by tomorrow there will be a general
shortage of bread
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
Inspection Of st.eet.

Aiderman-at-Large voorhees,, AL
derman Dalton and Street Commis-
sioner Adair inspected the westerly
end Of Market street Saturday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
BOY is BURNED BY
AN EXPLODING TORPEDO

The first local accident due to the
explosion of fireworks this year hap
pened Saturday, when boy living at
169 Chauncey street was injured
about the face by an exploding tor
pedo The inside of the youths
mouth was also burned
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
Carpeis Cleaned

the floor by the VACUUM PROCESS.
Phone 43-J or drop postal. AMBOY
VACUUM CLEANING COMPANY.
285 High st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
ONE KILLED; SIX HURT ON
OREDCE ON NEWARK BAY
Special by United Press TYsre.

T Newark, May Charles Mathi-
son was killed and six other persons
badly injured when the boiler of a
dredge blew up in Newark bay today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
Arrested for Sneelling.

Foster Tyrrell, seventeen years
old, of 80 Market street, was arrest
ed for speeding a motorcycle yester-
day. He was given reprimand and
discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02

two days meeting. and as the COM
mittee in charge asserts, "the con-
servation of our natural resources is
a subject of transcendent import-
ance, which should unremittingly en-
gage our attention"
Mrs. Galen J. Perrett, chairman of
the committee. announces the fol-
lowing program, which in subject
matter and wealth of good speakers
Continued on page 80
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02

Some OF the news" of your imme'
date neighborhood may be found III
the want ads. today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
.BJORNSON is
MOURNED BY
COUNT RY NE n

Christiana, May 2:-The body Of the
late Bjornstjerne Bjornson reached here
yesterday on the cruiser Norge, which
anchored in the harbor at four o clock
in the afternoon. An immense crowd
awaited the arrival of the warship, and
when the body was brought ashore the
great sorrow of the people was mani
fest.
The king expressed to the aged widow
his deep sympathy. NO ceremony at
tended the removal of the coffin. and
the public dispersed in SILENCE, many
later joining in the May Day demon
strations, which were orderly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-02
Honored by Denmark.

Copenhagen, May 2:-The Norwegian
warship Norge, which bore the body Of
Bjornstjerne Bjornson to Christiana,
moved slowly out Of the harbor Satur-
day as the minute guns on all the Dan
ish war craft in the roadstead doomed
salute in honor of the dead poet.
The great popularity of the Norwegian
was evidenced by the vast concourse
that gathered at the dockside.
Throughout the progress of the fu-
neral party through Denmark royal
honors have been shot. The train which
brought the body from Paris arrived
here at noon, and was met by the
highest State, civic and military au-
thorities. procession numbering not
less than 10000 people, representing all
walks Of life, was formed, and escort
ed the casket through the black-draped
streets to the opera house, upon the
steps Of which were gathered prominent
artists, who, with an orchestra accom-
paniment, sang hymns as the hearse
passed. Military honors were paid as
the body was placed abroad the cruiser.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
LEGAL.
(Continucd.)

ington school building, situated on
Washington Avenue. between 32nd
and 33rd streets in Ogden City, and
for furnishing NIL labor and material
for installing a steam heating system
and plumbing system In the said
building and proposed addition there
to In each case the labor TO be per-
formed and the materials to be fur
nished in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared therefor
by Architects F. c. Woods & Com.
pany. which may he seen ut the Of
ces of said architects. rooms 50l-502
First National Bank Bldg. Ogden.
Utah
Said addition 10 be completed and
said heating and plumbing system TO
be installed not later than August
18th. 1910
Bids to be figured separately on
the general construction, heating and
plumbing.
The Board of Education reserves
the right TO reject any or all bids
certified check made payable 10
the Board of Education for a sum OF
money not less than five pcr cont Of
the amount OF the bid must accom-.
pany each bid. and the checks of the
successful bidders shall be forfeited
in case they fail or refuse to enter
into the necessary contract and fur
nish the required bond
BY order of the Board OF Education
OF Ogden City. Utah
NJ. S. BROWNING. President.
IVY WILLIAMS. Clerk.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Why Order Of Sale Of Real Estate
Should Not Be Made.

In .be District Court of the Second
judicial District of the State Of Utah
within and for Weber County.
In the matter of the Estate of Alex
ander ID. Ross. deceased.
II appearing To the satisfaction oi
the court from the verified petition OF
Grant SypherS, the Administrator oi
the estate Of Alexander ID Ross, de
ceased, on file herein. that 1t is neces
sary TO sell the whole of the estate OF
the said deceased
II is ordered by the Court that all
persons interested In the estate OF the
said Alexander ID. Ross. deceased, ap.
pear before the District Court for the
County of Weber. State of Utah, at
the Court Room thereof In said Coun.
~ and State. on the 4th day OF Juno.
1910. at . 80 O'Clock in the forenoon
Of said day, then and there TO show
cause. ii any they have, why an order
as prayed for in said petition should
not be granted To the said Admins
traitor TO sell the real estate of said
Deceased at private sale for the pur-
poses mentioned in the Petition as bo
shall judge TO be for the best inter
ests oil the said estate and OF the
parties interested therein.
1t Is further ordered, that a copy of
this order be published for ten con.
secutlve days In the ogden Standard
newspaper printed and published in
said county and most likely TO give
notice TO all parties interested in said
estate.
Dated this 18th day of May, 1910.
], a. HOWELL,
Judge of the District Court of the
Second Judicial District. State of
Utah. Weber County.
WILLIS 6 DEYlNE. Attorneys for
Administrator
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.

State Engineers ONCE.
Notice is hereby given that
George T. StenhoUse, whose post office
address is Morgan. Utah, has made
application in accordance with the re-
quiremcnts of the Compiled Laws Of
Utah. 1907. as amended by the Ses-
sion Laws OF Utah. 1899. to appropri
ate one-fourth 40 of a cublc.foot
per second Of water from Cedar Hol-
low Spring. Morgan County, Utah.
Said spring is situated at a point
which lies 1.207S feet east OF the
south quarter corner OF Section "a,
Township north. Range east, Salt
Lake base and meridian. The water
Will be diverted at the place where
1t Issues from said spring and con-
yeyed by means OF pipe line. ditch
and a flume. for distance of 5000
feet and there used during the period
from April l 20 October Is. inclusive.
of each year. TO lrrigatc 10 acres OF
land embraced In Section %. Town.
ship 4 south. Range east. Salt Lake
base and meridian AS much OF said
water as may be necessary will be
used during the entire year for do
nestle purposes. This application Is
designated in the State Engineers Of
fee as No. 1852
All protests against the granting Of
said application. stating the reasons
therefor. must be made by affidavit In
duplicate aud filed in this Office with.
in thirty (3O) days after tho compile
ton OF the publication Of this notice
CALEB TANNER.
State Engineer.
Date OF first publication April %.
1910, date of completion OF publica.
ton May 90, 1910.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
BIDS WANTED.

Sealed bids VIII be received by the
Board of Education oil Ogden City at
the ONCE OF the Clerk of the Board.
room 10 In the City Hall. until eight
O'Clock p. no. on Tuesday. May 3lst.
1910. at which time and place said
bids Will be opened, and II satisfac-
tory, the contract awarded for fur
nishing all labor and material neces-
sary 10 construct and erect a four
room addition to the present Wash
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
LEGAL.
PROBATE kHN
GUARDIANSHIP NOTICES
Consult County Clerk @. the Respoo
two Sioncrs for Further
infornne'ion.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

Estate of Luera Christensen. a
minor
The undersigned viii sell at private
sale fortY-eight (4S) square rods OF
land In lots two (2)and three (3) OF
Flock Fifty-Ffve (55). Plat a. Og-
den City survey. In ogden City. We
Der county. Utah. on or after May
twenty-6ftb. 1910. Written bids will
be received at No 1859 Washington
avenue. Ogden, Utah Terms cash.
Dated Ogden, Utah. May 18th. 1910.
LULU STEPHENS. Guardian.
Z. T. Hulaniski, Attorney Tor
Guardian
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

in the District Court OF the Second
Judicial District OF the State OF Utah.
In and for the County of Weber
In the matter of the Estate of Ma,
thaniel S. Wilson. deceased.
Creditors will present claims with
vouchers TO the undersigned admins
TRAITOR at the law office of George Nc
Cormick. No. 2i1S Washington Ave
nue., In ogden City. Utah, on or be-
fore August 10th, 1910
FREDERICK WILSON.
Administrator
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

dent best street. Now doing good
business. Stock and fixtures well
worth 81 500. Till sell for 5000 on
long time Long lease: low rent
Desirable Fruit Farm. acres. s.
year-old Alberta peaches. An abund-
ant harvest now In sight On Canyon
Road Price $4,000
Ogden's most money making bus
iness Store. with good, new stock.
All fixtures modern and complete;
long lease on building. Low rent, VIII
sell for inventory price OF goods. less
the freight. Better solicit informa-
tion about this
Fine residence lot near Adams and
2Sth ST. Easy terms Stl0.
Lot SGx1io on Hcaly Ave. VIII sell
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
OGDEN UNION RAILWAY G. DEPOT
COMPANY.

Notice Is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Ogden Union Railway &
Depot company Will be held at the Of
flee of the Superintendent OF the Com
pany. in the City OF Ogden. on Tues.
day the seventh day OF June, 1910.
at 10 90 O'Clock a. M. for the puT-
pose of electing Directors for the en-.
suing year.
C. w. WHITE, Secretary. -
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HELP WANTED.
FEMALE.

A WOMAN TO COOK. Good wages.
2i04 Madison 5-21-tt
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of Sarah Kershaw:
Creditors will present claims, with
vouchers. to the undersigned at No.
2l5 First National Bank. Ogden City,
Weber county. State OF Utah, on or
before August 18th. 1910
ROBERT c. LUNDY,
Executor last will and testament Of
Sarah Kershaw.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
KILLED AND INJURED
WHILE OUT DRIVING

Utica, \. Y. May 25.-Mrs. Jacob
Cooper Of Baldwinsville. was killed
and five others were injured here last
night when the carriage in which they
were riding was thrown against a tel
ceraph pole. Tho horse was frighten-
ed by an automobile.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
BARGAINS CONSULT THESE COLUMNS

acres. yoar-old peach orchard,
with full water right. near Banl.
berger street car line Terms
8. 10 or 20 acres fruit land on Or
chard Heights. Terms.
Groom modern frame house. barn, eel.
lar. 66xlS2. close In on bench,
part time. ..ss..... S3, 900 90
Groom frame house. corner lot.
on bench. nap....-... So, 10000
KELLY & HERRICK. 5-7-tf
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GIRL for general housework Apply
5i1 25th st. 5-20-1w wR
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

WANTED as forelady. one middle
aged woman American Linen Sup
ply Co 5-l9-tf
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
SILAS F. LASON & CO.
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Law, Loans, Insurance.
332 oath st.

We have 5-room brick. on the
bench. close in, We will exchange Tor
Z to Groom house anywhere on the
car line and pay difference.
Good two-story brick on 25th. one
block from depot lot 25x132. Well rent
ed. Right price No better business
property In town.
Complete photograph studio on Os-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

able improvements In the methods Of
constructing canoes. is dead nj his
homo IN Charlotte village. near this
city
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

ON NORTH Washington. four-room
frame house, brick cellar. large lot,
fruit trees and small fruit, $1,000.
Pay 5000 cash. balance on time. Hun
ter & Kennedy. 211 First National
5-17-1wk
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UPHoLsTERING REPAIRING

x. VAN KAMPEN-Parlor Furniture
Upholstered and Repaired: Bed
Springs re-stretched like new; Matt.
ress Making; Carpets cleaned, fit
and laid Estimates submitted on re-
quest. Phones. Ind. Gel. Bell SS3-X:
1853 Volkor Ave, S-9.tf
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

Or. A. FERNLUNO, Physician and
Surgeon: Office hours. 10 20 IL M:
2 to p. m; $40 25th st once
phones. Bell 515K; Ind. 5l5. resi-
dence GAG Wash. Ind. phone 602.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

HIGH PRICES PAID for second.
hand furniture. Expert plano polish.
Ing, upholstering, furniture packing
for shipment, wall paper cleaning. var.
nisbIng and repairing of all kinds OF
furniture. Call us up. Denkers G
Knmmoyer, 2i2S Grant Bell 1872.
Ind. ZIG. Il limo
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

ALLEN, Baggage. Hack ald Bus Line
Baggage and passenger transfer a
specially; .412 25th- Both phones %
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

FURNISHED room for gentleman.
231i Adams. 5 % 1wk
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FOR RENT.
Flu FINISHED ROOMS.

TWO nice rooms for Housekeeping.
Large front room for Two gentle
men. 2422 Adams. S 90 1wk
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VACUUM CLEANING
MACHINE

COMPRESSED AIR VACUUM homo
cleaning machine. Everything about
the house cleaned without removal
Office S2S l-2 25th ST. Phones 2sS.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

I HAVE A FEW modern cottages in
ogden for sale cheap. Address NJ,
Brigham City, Utah. X. F. d. No.
?. 5-ls-lwk
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

FIvE-RooM house. close In. 2975 Pin
gree Ave. 25 1wk
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SANITARY WORK.
TRANSFER COMPANIES,

sLAOE, successor to Allen Transfer
Co. j. c Slade. lessee Furniture,
Vans and Storage. Office 40S 18th 81.
Both phones S2l.
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PAPER CLEANING.
PAINTING g. PAPERHANGING.

}. dcnHARTOG, Painting and Deco
rative Paperhanging. 9?s 2sth st
Both phones. 3-2l'tf
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READ THE CLASS ADS TODAY
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CAPT. RuGGLES DEAD.

Rochester. y. Y. May 23-Captain
George w RugGle5. Known TO rail
road men throughout the country as
an inventor Of a rotary snowplow and
TO sportsmen as the inventor OF not
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02

pound, the sirloin % cents q pound, and
the eggs 4 cents a dozen.
In Connecticut avenue the pork was %
cents a pound, the sirloin . cents a
pound, and the eggs Is cents a dozen
Mr.. Hargrove said the pork purchased In
Southeast Washington cost IS cents a
pound. the si-lOin IS cents q pound, and
the eggs IS cents a dozen.
The District official was unable 10 ac-
count for the increase IN the cost Of Nv
ing, and knew OF no combination Of deal
ers in the District who agreed on prices.
Representative Godfrey said he believed
the beef trust was 10 blame for the pres
ent situation. Dr. Emile Scharf, presi-
dent Of the National Anu-Food Trust
League, spoke for fifteen minutes. and
defined the plans outlined by the organi-
cation 70 restore prices 10 their normal
level
b. I. Steele, treasurer OF the defunct
cooperative guild. was another witness
who affirmed the testimony given by
other officers OF the guild on the preced-
ing day, to the effect that retail grocers
forced the department clerks stores to
close, DR.. William c. Woodward. health
officer. also appeared before the COM
mittee