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The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
BIG MILK CONCERN CUTS
THE PRICE IN NEW YORK.

New York. Jan. 24.-One Of the big
milk concerns in Brooklyn announced to-
day that, beginning on February !, 1t
viii cut the price from TO cents a
quart
Many retail grocers and butchers IN
Manhattan also announced to-day reduc-
tons Of 5 cents a dozen for fresh eggs
and cents a pound on the best cream
cry butter The retailers said that the
prices TO them had been cut, and that
the wholesale people explained the re-
ductions as a concession TO public agi-
tation
When big wholesalers were asked about
this. they declared that no changes in
prices had been quoted by them since
last Saturday, when butter fell off .
cents a pound from purely natural causes
The secret Of the retail reduction on
eggs" said one big wholesaler. is that
grOcers and butchers have been selling
storage eggs as strictly fresh for GO cents
a dozen. They are beginning TO lose
nerve in the face Of the public turmoil. d"
New York's first move in support of
the meat boycott will be made at noon
tomorrow, when the suffragettes will
hold a meeting IN Union Square. There
will be for or five speakers, and a paper
VIII be circulated among the women at
the meeting, pledging them to abstain
from meat for thirty days Menus and
recipes for meatless meals also will be
distributed.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
PINCH0T AND HIGH FOOD
MASQUE BALL PICTURES.

GrotesQue dancers appeared in profu-
sion at the annual masque ball Of the
Crescent Benevolent Association, at the
National Rifles ArmOTy last night
One costume depicted the high cost of
living, the members showing by exag-
gerated mathematics what a given sum
would purchase to-day as compared with
what IL would have purchased year ago
This group won the first prize Clifford
Pinchots personality helped one par
ticipant 10 win the prize awarded the
most comical IN appearance. This par
ticipant was wrapped Indian fashion in
q liberal supply Of birch bark to depict
the former high chief forester.
In charge Of the function were Louis
Frlsard. J. Louis Wege, and John W
Grover. executive committee. George
Maier. J. Fersinger. Charles Bauman
James A. Holcer, Harry A Burr, Fred
Roessler, Charles Ehrhardt. and Charles
J. Schubert, reception committee; John
G.. Miller. George B. Ostermayer. e.
Ruhl, " r. c. Willis. G. W HOrnung,
Fred Uber, G. W Laupus, and A.
Schneider, f., floor committee.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
CAPITAL ALARMS WILSON
AS GLUTTON CITY OF ALL

Washington IS one n the most expensive CITIES
People with great fortunes come here and build
palaces. The style 4 living is 50 high here that
il IS a struggle for life fer man Of moderate
means
Retailers IN New York and Philadelphia and most
other cities ara satisfied with profit Of II .
per cent Here IN the National Capital they de-
mand a per cet These are the facts as 20 the
conditions. WIZ the conditions exist do not
know.
But this committee with the unlimited power Of
Congress behind IL. can and should find out. Gen
uemen this IS TIE Opportunity # y0'lr lives % do
service for he people q the District q Columbia
and, indeed fog tie country az large.
This IS statement Of Secretary Wilson
before the Moore special committee on
food storage yesterday
Il am gathering proof now" he said.
which Will demonstrate that the food
products Of the American farm are being
sold in foreign countries cheaper than in
the United states
On the subject Of cold storage and the
length Of time that meats and other
perishable food products could be kept
without spelling. the Secretary said he
would have some valuable information In
short while
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
WILSON PUTS BLAME
FOR HIGH PRICES
ON THE RETAILERS.

In his explanation Of the increased cost
Of living in the District before the House
subcommittee yesterday, Secretary WI
son, Of the Department Of Agriculture,
placed the blame on the retailers.
The Secretary asserted that he is gath
ering proof 20 show that American farm
products are being sold cheaper abroad
than in this country, and he followed this
assertion with the remark that retail
profits in the District amount to A per
cent.
Addressing the members Of the commit
tee, which is just beginning an investi-
cation into the cause Of high prices, the
Cabinet official said:
II think YOU gentlemen have the oppor-
tunity Of your lives TO show other COM
munities how to regulate this business
In Washington I ascribe the higher price
of living 20 little bands Of men who form
combinations and retail foodstuns. These
bands exist everywhere, and the fault lies
with the retailer
Representative J. Hampton Moore,
chairman Of the probing committee. ASH
ed Secretary Wilson if he thought Con
gress had the power TO control the prices
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
MOTOR BOATS RECEIVE
FAVORABLE COMMENT

If the interest displayed in the motor
boats is 70 be taken as any criterion,
there are just as many water enthusiasts
as motorists in Washington. Al the south
end Of the hall c. D. Davis the local
representative. is exhibiting the products
OF the Racine Boat Manufacturing Com
pany.
Not a person who entered the hall failed
70 inspect the boats and accessories. a
seas going cruiser, twentyf0ur feet IN
length and eighteen-foot speed. proved
highly interesting and caused much
favorable comment.
Clarence Davis is well known as an
Oarsman OF no mean ability. and his
many friends are congratulatlng him on
hts venture.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
DR.. w. D. HUGHES DEAD.

DR.. William D. Hughes, a well-known
retired physician. died at his home, 1868
Eighteenth street, yesterday morning
after a brief Illness.
Dr. Hughes was born in Ohio and
spent his early years in that State COM
ing TO this city about twenty years ago
He engaged in the practice Of his pro-
fession in East Washington until his re-
tirement a year ago.
He leaves wife and one daughter
Mrs. D. E. Wiber. The funeral will be
held from his residence tomorrow morn
ing at 1890 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe, OF the New York Avenue Pres
byterlan Church, will conduct the serv-
ices.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
AFT FOR PROMOTION BILL
Will Recommend It's Passage in Spe-
cial Message.
Conference on Army system of Ele-
waiting Officers Part of Days
work at White House.

President Taft has approved the per
sonnel bill drawn Up by the general
board Of the navy to prevent stagnaton
and create a more rapid system Of pro-
motion. Secretary Meyer has submitted
the bin TO the various bureau chiefs for
comment and suggestions. Il Will be sent
to Congress in a special message within
q few days
The President had a conference late
yesterday afternoon with Senators Piles
and Jones and Representative Humphrey,
Of Washington; Senator Flint and Repre-
sentative Hayes. Of California, and Sen
ator Jonathan Bourne. r., Of Oregon
about the possibility Of having few sub
marines. constructed on the Pacific Coast.
Secretary Meyer was called in during the
discussion.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25

Of food products in the District. To this
the Secretary replied:
Il am farmer, not a lawyer, but l
think Congress has the power TO bring
about the proposed regulations in rea-
sonable way"
In conclusion. the head OF the Agricul-
tural Department stated that the farmer
is sharing but little in the AZ per cent
increase in prices, and offered the com
mittee the services of any agent of his
bureau, especially with regard 10 the
question as TO how long meats might
safely be kept in cold storage.
At the end Of the hearing Chairman
Moore said representatives Of citizens
associations and others who desire 10 be
heard on the subject might serve notice
and their request would be complied with.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
BAIL FOR CAPT. FRANKLIN.
Supreme Court VIII Hear Appeal
of Army Officer.

Capt Thomas Franklin, who was re-
Gently convicted OF embezzling the funds
of the cadet mess at the West Point
Military Academy, was yesterday ordered
admitted TO bail in the sum Of $4,000 un-
til the Supreme Court disposes Of his ap-
peal. Franklin is already out on bail in
a like sum allowed by the Federal Court
at New York, but with the condition that
he obtain the sanction Of the Supreme
Court.
The Supreme Court yesterday granted
the motion TO consolidate all the Gompers
and Bucks Stove and Range Company
cases and hear them at the October term.
The usual midwinter recess Of the Su-
preme Court will begin next Monday and
end on February p.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
WOMEN EN- MASSE
ENTER FOOD WAR
Continued from Page One.

Tobacco cases before he begins his cam
paIgn against the trusts. He is firmly
convinced, It was declared, that the
highest tribunal viii decide against the
oil trust and the tobacco trust. and after
that he intends, II was said, to begin the
prosecution OF every illegal combination
which he can find
Already, IL was made known, the De
partment of Justice has started investi-
CATION OF many corporations which II
believed were operated in restrain OF
trade.
President Taft, il was asserted. was
tired of having reports go out that he
has changed his mind IN regard 10 the
prosecution OF a trust-busting campaign.
He told visitors recently. ii was said.
that far from having changed his mind,
he was more firmly convinced than ever
that he must proceed and must keep up
the pledge he has made publicly In re-
spect TO the enforcement Of law and the
breaking down OF monopolies and Illegal
combinations.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
Wedding Invitations
ENGRAVING FOR
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
w. ROBERTS CO. Inc.
PRINTERS. ENGRAVERS, STATIONERS,
f413 New York Avenue.
Washington d. c,
DIED.

ARCHER-On Sunday. January e 1910,
at 1850 p m, at his residence, l+4
V street northwest JAMES e.
ARCHER, beloved husband of Mar
garet F. and respected father OF
James, John. and Margaret j. Archer.
Funeral from late residence, 9 a. m,
Wednesday. January -. Requiem
mass at St PaUIS Roman Catholic
Church AT 9.30. Interment al Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
BOXER-On Monday. January q. 1910. at
1913 a. m, CAROLINE, wife or j. :
Boxer.
F. eraI from her late residence. IS V
January Is. at . p. m. Interment
CpTivate) at Rock Greek Cemetery.
Indianapolis and Philadelphia papers
please copy
BRADLEY-E into rest on Sun
day. January 3. 1910. at ! a. m. at
Edge HlH. Va, ANN ELIZA BRAD
ninety-first year Of her age
Interment at Alexandria Va, on Tues
dav, January 25. Carriages VIII meet
relatives at Union Station, Alexan-
dria, on arrival OF train at ?. m.
HUGHES-On Monday, January "a. 1910,
at a. m. DR.. WILLIAM DAVIS,
beloved husband OF Clara Nee
Hughes, in the seventy-ffth year OF
his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1858
Eighteenth street northwest, Wednes-
day. January Is, at 1890 a. m Friends
invited.
I.AIRD-On Sunday. January %, 1910 at
II p. m, at his residence, SIS Eight
zenith street, Capt CHARLES LAIRD,
L. s n, retired.
Funeral from 2l07 II street northwest,
Tuesday. January 25, at p m. n
terment private.
POSTON-Monday. January q, 1910. at
$50 p. m. at Herndon, Va, Mrs.
LOUISA H. widow of Hugh II.
Poston. Tennessee, and mother Of A.
J. Poston, of Washington.
Funeral from her residence on Wednes-
day, January %, al II a m
SHAW-On Saturday. January .. 1910.
at her home, 100l Georgia avenue
northwest. ANN II. SHAW. aged sew
enty-six years.
Funeral from Emory Chapel Bright
wood. d. c.. Tuesday January o. at
2 p. m. Interment at Rock Creek
Cemetery.
WORCH-On Sunday. January o, 1910. at
p. NJ, ALFRED. beloved husband
Of Amelia Worch, In the sixty-third
year OF his age.
Funeral Tuesday. January %, at p.
m, from his late residence. 1872 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. Relatives
and friends invited Interment at
Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
FIGHT ON TUBERCULOSIS.
Must Approve MIX for
INDECENT Sick.

Active steps were taken by the board
Of directors Of the Association for the
Prevention Of tuberculosis. last night,
toward determining the quality OF milk
given 10 the iRdingent sick of the Dis
triCt
Il was unanimously adopted that the
agencies and milk dealers responsible for
milk given to the INDECENT sick Of the
District be requeste,. TO refer 10 the
Bureau Of Animal Industry, Department
Of Agriculture, so that the quality Of the
milk should be determined"
Dr.. f. c. Schroeder spoke on the man
ner Of pasteuriZing this milk.
Efforts viii be made for the establish
ment Of a meteorological laboratory for
the District under the health department.
The association also adopted a resolu-
ton favoring g law for the compulsory
removal Of dangerous tuberculosis pa
tents from homes.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
NOTICES.

COMFORTABLY TO DUE WRITTEN REQUE-E
IN that behalf a special meeting o. tie s-5rs-
holders u the Ir0TIdeut Relief Association ds Wash
mgion, u g., Is hereby called o. be held al It's
once q the Association No. 6l7 street rdr-lEe--
IN tie city % Washington. District q Columbia %
NE hour o. 30 O'Clock j. IN 90 FRIDAY. Fst-
ruay Is. 1910 f5r The election If Board q uf-
TeCt1Ts Of the Association f1r the current rear and
~ the taus7C-iCH 0t such other business % tie
Association as may lawfully 6e transacted az .
special meeting thereof JOHN BROSNAN
5Eis-SF President
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
BUSINESS POLICY PAYS.
A. +. sheldon Addresses the Local
Chamber OF Commerce.

That business should be conducted on
ethical principles, II it IS 20 be profitable
was the assertion Of Arthur Frederick
Sheldon before a meeting Of business
men az the Chamber Of Commerce rooms
last evening. He is president of the
Sheldon School Of Scientific Salesman
ship.
The tendency OF business has been 20
grab what it could. he said. but It is now
appreciated that the square deal pays.
and that the zone Of service is the zone
Of profit
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
NEW BUILDING CONDEMNED.
Changes Must BE Made in Federal
Structure in Eagerstovvn,

Hagerstown, Nd. Jan. A.-Just when
preparations were being made to remove
the Hagerstown post-ofice from the Ma
sonic Temple into the new Federal
Building, announcement was made to-
day that the new building had been con-
demned by Inspector Neatly, and would
not be accepted by the government until
certain changes had been made. in order
to conform with the original specifica-
tions.
In addition TO tearing up the interior
thing and marble work. It is said a por-
ton of the front viii have TO be torn out.
N. P. Wells, Of Philadelphia, is the
contractor.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
women,s Federation Meeting.

The District OF Columbia Federation Of
Women's Clubs will meet Saturday night
at 1s23 II street The delegates to the
biennial convention. to be held at Gin
cinnad May II to Is, will be elected.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
Falls Down Embankment.

HaTiSmburg Va Jan. 4.-Iobn Acker we'll.
known cattlemau and Republican politician. went
70 sleep in his buggy while driving home from
West Virginia. The horses went up on a hank
and the buggy was overturned Aeker receiving
scalp wound. which required nine stitches.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
CONCERT AT DRISCOLL HOTEL.
Musical and Literary Entertainment
Enjoyed by Guests.

An enjoyable musical and literary en-
teTtainment was given last night in the
parlors of the Driscoll Hotel, under the
auspices Of the management. On the
programme were vocal solos by Charles
Meyers, Miss Lillian Haley Miss Edna
Doe. Newton Preston, Mrs. William T.
Reed. and S. Percy Thompson; readings
by Mrs. Arthur ". Kopp; recitations by
Thomas W. Brahany, and piano num-
bers by Harry Wheaton Howard.
At the close of the entertainment a
supper was served to those taking part
by the manager Of the hotel, F, p.
Orbello.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
RUDOLPH ELECTED
BOARD PRESIDENT
New Commissioners Begin
Duties Promptly.
SLIGHT ASSIGNMENT CHANGES

Commissioner Johnston to Handle
Health and Fire DeDartments-Cttt-
Eens Join in Testimonial and Wei
come CeremOnies-Busines Men to
Be Received February 1.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
WELCOME And EXIT
GLAD And SOLEMN
and Employees in
Double Ceremony.
PRESENTATIONS ARE TOUCHING

Former Commissioners MacfariHnd
and West Wax Sentimental over
show of Friendship, While the
New Ones Are Overwhelmed with
Their Greeting to office.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-25
OFFICE OF TIP WASHINGTON GAsLIGHC
COMPANY

Washiugr11. .. C.. January e. 1910
The anEusl meeting # the Shareholders q The
Washington Gasght Company. for the election &
directors. and faT slcl other business as nav u-.--
eTly come before sad meeting VII Dc held AZ lie
Office Il tL- -1Upauy. Nos sI5-i- 10Th Ct. NV,
MONDAY. FeS-1ary : 1910 az u O'Clock noon.
The polls VIII BE- cpsH fran ] C'-oCk noon % /
O'Clock = n WILLIAM B. OENE.
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The Washington herald., 1910-01-25

To Cure IL Cold in One Day,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If fails. Z. w.
Groves signature on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-20
PRICE UNDERTONE
 IN WHEAT HEAVY Primary Receipts Too Large
 for the Demand ALL NEWS IS BEARISH Poor ExDort and Shipping Demand for
ALL NEWS IS BEARIsH
Poor Export and Shipping Demand for Corn Leads to Generally Lower Priees--Oats Close Lower;
 Provisions Irregular

Chicago, December 19.-With primary receipts more than double those of year ago. and with shipments very scant, the undertone of the wheat market today was heavy. In the absence of any great sell Ing pressure, however, prices closed steady at a net loss of 1s0Ac. Latest fig ures for corn were off 1sc to 1s@54c, oats showing 1so gain to 1sc decline, and pro- visions 21hc loss to 10c advance.
 Although the chief item of immediate importance was the piling lip of stocks ot wheat at the principal centers, quite ar imposing array of other bearish facts claimed a share of attention. World shipments were 100000 bushels larger than at the corresponding time last year but S,4OOO0O bushels less than a week ago The Argentine was offering freely fol early shipments, and there were reports of a good outlook for Russia and Aus. tralia In both Canada and the United States the visible supply exhibited lib eral increase against a decided falling of 12 months back. On the other hand, croI complaint from the southwest seemed tC be assuming a more serious aspect, an6 there was constantly before traders tho hogey of big open interest on the lone side. The upshot was to keep traders most of the time in a state of suspense May fluctuated between 95isc and 95i9c with the close Ac down.
 Shipping and export demand for corr today was the poorest of the season. However, the visible supply increased much less than a year ago and the ten fi ,f rlx at xvaq rather StllbbOrT in consequence. May ranged from 47@ 47asc and closed 1sc lower at 471s@4H4c
 Cash corn was weak. No. yellow fin ished at 50@501ac. Oats followed the leaf of other grain. Trade was fair. May sold from 33as@033hc to 34c, and in the en( was 1hc net lower at 33Bc.
 Higher prices for hogs made provisions advance, but free realizing acted as ar offset. Last sales were 21ac net lower fol pork, Dc to 10c up for lard, and a shade of to TIC gain for ribs.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-20
SMALL ADVANCE IS
 SCORED IN COTTON
The Market Is Not Active and
 Prices Rule Steady
ALL REPORTS BULLIsH
Prices Touch the Highest Point Near the Close fin Expectation That the Ginners' Report Will Be
 Buliish

New York, December 19-The cotton market was not active today but prices ruled very steady within few points of the seasons high record, on a scattering demand from shorts and some of the buying, which, apparently, reflected con fidence in bullish census report at the opening tomorrow morning. The close was very steady at a net advance of 5 to points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of l to points in response to steady Liverpool cables and fairly large English spot sales. During the first few minutes active months showed a net gain of about to points, but there were reactions of to points from these fig rres during the middle of the day, under realizing and some local selling based on the idea that bullish census report to- morrow had been speculatively discount ed, and that heavier profit-talsing was to be anticipated before the holidays.
 Reports from the south, however, con tinued very bullish as to ginning and also claimed an increased spot demand with adviees of this sort holding bear pressure in check, while the market seemed to be attracting renewed support from leading bull interests with the result that prices reached the highest point of the day ir the late trading, when May touched 15 40c or within points of the high record fol the season. The close was within point or two of the best. Exports continued heavy and are now running about 450,00 bales ahead of the figures to the same date lat year. Southern spot markets of ficially reported early were generally un- changed
 A prominent Wall street house issued 2 summary of ginning investigation, in 6icating 10, 7S6, coo bales ginned to Decem ber IS, and total growth for the seasof of I, ,1S6OOO bales exclusive of linters. The census report to be issued at the opening tomorrow morning will give the amount Of cotton ginned to December 13 and is expected to show between 10,625,00o anc 1o,75o,OO0 bales, compared with 9,S5S,oOo tt December 13 last year, and 11,9O4OO0 tt December 13, 1908.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today e3. BPS bales, against 77,0s6 last week anc S6,S70 last year. For the week. Szo'0V' bales. against 426,S65 last week, and 224. f4 last year. Today's receipts at New or leans, 13, 764 bales, against 7630 last year ard at Houston p, ASA bales, against lS'so' last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-20
New orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans December 19.-Cotton fu- lures opened steady at an advance of to points on somewhat higher Liverpool futures than due. The sales of 12,000 hales of spots in the English market, followed as they were by private cable erarns telling of a large business and higher prices in the Manchester market, served to strengthen the market and sup ort prices in the face of continued liqui- dation from longs who were evening up over tomorrow's report on ginning from inc census bureau. At the end of the first half hour of business the active months were 4 to points over Saturday s close.
 The market was extremely narrow all the morning, the widest range of prices heing only points. Trading was moder- ate in volume, offerings being chiefly from liquidating longs.
 The movement continued large, which caused some short selling by ring scalp ers but the general disposition on both sides of the market was to reduce com mitments. The weather in the west con