Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-15
LIKE INCREASED INCOME
TO WORKERS OF NATION
Corn at 20 Cents Insures ENLARGED
Cattle Supply.
SLOW IN REACHING CAPITAL
Centers of Distribution First 20 An
nounce Reductions, Which VIII
Benefit Washington Pso-
pie In Time.

Ii every wageworker and SAL
aried man in Washington had.
without previous notice, from 81
to S5 week added to his income,
the event would be hailed as one
of the most momentous in the
history of the Nationa! Capital.
Such an increase in income, or
its equivalent in enhanced pur-
chasing power. will be the effect
of the cut in the price of meat,
vegetables and other foodstuffs
which was announced yesterday
at important centers of distribu-
tion, like announcements coming
today from other centers.
simultaneously with the announce
ment in various parts OF the country
have begun to reduce the price Of
meats and poultry. Washington deal
ers today report that rates here are TAX
ing a drop and that the decline will be
general in q few days.
The substantial cut in the cost Of
beef and pork originated in the Chi
cago market. which practically con-
trolls the countrys meat supply. Re-
ports from there are to the effect that
the western farmers. taking advantage
OF less expensive corn. are doubling the
cattle supply and consequently over.
stocking the market.
Cut In Wholesale Prices.
It was said in the wholesale district
here this morning that within the last
week the price OF beef has been re-
duced between and S cents . pound
by the packers. The price OF pork has
declined about 3cents from tho prlpo
Of Is and 20 cents q week age. ana
and other products of the packing
houses will take a downward turn
within the next few days.
Whether Washington housewives Will
receive the benefit of this cut will rest
entirely with the retail dealers. No re-
duction has been announced by them, ex-
cept In the price Of pork Beef has not
yet been affected in the retail stores.
tariff, or any tariff action whatsoever. It
was said by a representative of a Chi
cago packer, had nothing to do with the
reductions They come as q result Of the
economic law OF an increased supply for
the demand.
Big Drop in Boston.
In Boston yesterday the price of meats
and vegetables came down with a sud-
denness that caused surprise throughout
the east. The fall averaged 10 to Is per
cent. Reports from Kansas City state
that the price of pork chops was reduced
in the retail markets from a cent to 2Ia
cents a pound. Pork 1oins and roasts
were also reduced i'm price. but ham,
bacon and other cuts of pork were not
affected.
In New York city the decline has al
ready begun. and sirloin steak that had
brought "a cents a pound. is now selling
at % cents. Porterhouse steak is down
three cents pound. selling now at %
cents.
According to Washington dealers. fresh
pork products show the greatest drop I'm
this market. Cuts for roasting are SELL
ing at Is cents a pound that have within
short time been bringing % cents. The
price of lard also has dropped. The deal
very light, and 1t will naturally be some
time before the increased production Of
hogs Offsets this condition.
Cattle Market overstocked.
There was a run of Sc. 200 head of cattle
last week. the largest run on the Chicago
market In two years, and q, 100 larger
than a year ago. The effect of this over
stocking is just beginning to be felt In
the Washington market.
Frank Auth Of the N Auth Provision
Company said the tendency toward low
er prices has been evident COR the last
week. Pork which sold for % cents last
week is now being retailed at % cents.
he said. There seems to be but little
change In the price OF cured meats:
bacon Is bringing % cents wholesale and
hams car be bought for 17h cents q
pound wholesale. There are some deal
ers who are selling a cheaper grade Of
ham at IA cents.
Veal Highest in Years.
J. A. Lynch, whose meat stand In In
the 9th street wing OF Center market,
discussing the fall In prices, incidentally
mentioned the fact that veal is selling
at the highest price In ten years. Live
weight veal is bringing IL cents
Butchers and meat dealers generally
are elated at the sudden turn of affairs.
and say that for the last two years the
profit was made. Washington retailers
are confident the low-price wave will last
until spring, and say the staple low mar
ket will aid business
G. c. Hilleary and other dealers In
poultry say the drop In the price OF chic
kens is remarkable. The retail price of
chicken has been reduced from 20 cents
to 1S cents and is expected to reach the
Corn beef. according to the Rossiyn
Packing Company, has dropped from
12L cents to 10 cents in the last week.
There is no change in the rates on sau-
sage and bologna.
The Washington representatives Of
Swift & Co, Armour & Co. and other
Chicago packing houses say the reduc-
ton was expected several months ago,
when II was seen that the corn crop had
been the largest I'm years. II is their
opinion that lower prices just now becom-
ing effective will prevail throughout the
winter.
Cannot See Reduction.
A local representative OF schuarsschiId
& sulzberger. 7th and B streets north
west. attributed any lowering In meat
prices to agitation In Philadelphia. where.
he said. a misleading statement was
given out regarding the price OF meat
some days ago.
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