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WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS-Nearby fresh Virginia, Y3a34
West Virginia and southwest Virginia.
27a28; Tennessee. 27a2S.
BUTTER-Elgin fancy, 3S1ka39; western
firsts, 3612aS71a: seconds. 831aa34h.
CHEESE-New York state factory, new,
15i1a16
POULTRY-Chickens. per h.. 12a13
hens. per Ib., IL; ROSTERS. per h., s;
turkeys. per h.. 14a1o; ducks. per h..
12a13.
DRESSED PoULrRY-Hens. choice
per lb. 12a12A: chickens. per ib., 18a14;
| BOOSTERS. per h.. Gallo; turkeys. per h..
16a17; ducks. per h., Halls; geese. per h.
11a13: capons. 7 lib. average, per h., 1Sa2O;
| capons. small per h.. 15a16.
Kits GAM aeS Dab ea per oS aG1 No
doz.. 2.ooa2.2o; No. 2 per doz,, 1.25a1.5o
Gas. wild turkey. each. per lb.. 2oa22.
ETABLEs.Potatoes, Michigan
state, per sack, 235a2. 30; sweet On. c..
2Ooa25O: cabbages. 100 lbs, 1.25a1. SO:
onions, per sack. 2.15a2 so: cauliflow er.
per bbl, 2OOa50O; egsplant. Florida, per
crate. 3.5Oa4.5O; lettuce. per basket 1.Ooa
| celery, 75a1 10; squash. per bbl.. 75a1OO.
GREEN FRUITS--Appies. per Dbl
125a4.5O; ORANGES. California. per box.
3.25a3.5O; Florida oranges, $50 to
500: tangerines. per strap: 4ooa5.oo:
lemons. per box. f.0oa5.00; grape
fruit, per box. 4.50a5.25; pineapples, 1OOa
225; cranberries, 32-quart boxes, 35Oa
3.75; per bbl.. 1O5Oa1L50.
HAY AND sTRAW-Hay. western
No. i, 2s5oax4.oO; No 2, 2o.oOa2s so;
mixed hay. 1s.ooa22.oo; straw. rye.
bale, 15.OOa17 90; machine thrash, 13OOa
AGO: straw, wheat, per ton. 9.OOa9.5O;
straw. oat. per ton. III .OOa12OO.
LIVE STOCk-Sheep, Ter h., 2a3hs;
Ambs. spring, per h., 5a5k: calves,
choice, per h.. TX; medium. per h., I.
GRAIN - Wheat, new, per bu., 9Oa92
corn. shelled. old, per bti,. 76as5; new,
6Oa65; ear. per bbl., old, 3.50af. 20: new, per
bbl 30Oa3.5O; oats. Western white,
No. 2, per bu., 52a5S; oats, mixed, per
bu., 51a55; bran, per ton, 300; mid
ding, per ron. 5000.
WOOL AND HIDES-Wool, washed.
free of burrs, per H., 24a25; wool un-
washed, per h.. 20; hides. dry, per h.,
l5a16; green hides. h.. II: calfskin. green.
Ga ch, Gallo.
SEEDS-Red clover, per bu., 12Ola
1900: alsike clover. per bu.. l1J0al2. %
white clover, per bu.. 15.0Ua2O.O co. GRIM
son clover. 4.75a5 90: timothy, per bu.,
76Oas.OO: blue grass, per bu.. 3.25a3. 10:
redtop grass. 17.0oa19.O0 per 100 lbs: al
faIfa per bu.. 6.OOa7.OO
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Astronomy for Soldiers.

From the New York Sun.
A special course in astronomy has been
arranged for British soldiers. It might
not at first be apparent what advantage
such knowledge would be to the military
man. but Sir Norman Lockyer, one Of the
most distinguished astronomers Of Eng
land, believes that it will prove of great
value to the service.
He says that when Lord Wolseley or
dered night attack upon .Arabi's forces
at Tel-el-Kebir and long march across
the desert to find the enemy, the expedI-
ton would very likely have failed had
not two naval officers who knew some
thing Of astronomy been found to guide
the army. There were many other m
stances used to impress the Importance
Of the sky as a guide to the soldier. He
should be as capable Of taking his bear
ing by the polar star and the Southern
Cross as the sailor. At least the British
authorities seem to think So and they
have arranged a course Of six lessons for
the troops at Aldershot, to. be supple
mented by practical instruction In the
field and at the Aldershot Observatory
There is nothing. however, to Indicate
that there will be any lessons explaining
how to find the kaiser "a place in the
sun" OF to tell the star Of German as
tendency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Cleyeland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The hour was am. "Ah," groaned
the Journalist, here's the office again
calling up for a point of Information
that they might just as well look up
in the dictionary"
$50 sorry to disturb you." came a
feminine voice which he recognized az
that of a lady across the street. TITS
shocking to call now. I know. But
can't get the doctor nor anybody. The
baby is crying. And I thought you
might be able to tell me what to do
"Colic?' grunted the writer:
mo, It isn't q colicky cry"
Maybe he's too warm-is he per-
spiring?'
mo"
"Haye you hunted for pins"
yes, and his clothes are perfectly
,, comfortable"
when did you feed him last?"
AT 6, when I put him to bed"
Maybe he's hungry.
oh. do you think that's what ails
himY' And the lady rang on.
At 8 am. the telephone rang again.
IT Just wanted to thank you and tell
you that you were right. The baby
was hungry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Uncle. Sam, Publisher.

From the New York Mail.
Uncle Sam is doing an immense pub
fishing business at the government print
ing Office in Washington this year. He
doesn't compete with the publishers of
best sellers" nor issue editions de luxe.
but nevertheless. he is getting out some
books that carry weight, avoirdupois and
otherwise.
One neat little work about to be issued
from this old reliable printery is a thrill
ing report of the immigration commits
sion in forty-five volumes, containing
some 5000 pages. Prospective buyers OF
this unique work should place their or
ders before the Christmas rush begins.
Another seasonable offering is the report
OF the monetary commission, in twenty
four volumes. And a third is the report
OF the fisheries arbitration commission
in twelve volumes. The works indicated
here belong among the more frivolous lit
erature issued by this justly celebrated
publisher. LIST of forthcoming books
for serious-minded readers will be an
nounced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
TREASURY STATEMENT.

At the beginning Of business yesterday
the condition Of the United States Treas
ury was:
Working balance in Treasury Offices,
$71,244.594
In banks and Philippine treasury. $34.-
800, 24.
The total balance in general fund was
$126, 91O. 1877.
Ordinary receipts yesterday were ST.
S., 284.
With ordinary disbursements Of $1,S22,-
O84.
The deficit to date this fiscal year IL
$23 350, 241, as against deficit Of So. 1e1, :
7DO at this time last year.
These figures exclude Panama canal
ard pubic debt trans astions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Sidewalk Cooking.
From the New York Sun.

Down on lower Washington street.
where the population Is chiefly Syrian,
long wi1iskered old man squatted upon
the sidewalk near doorway the other
day and cooked his luncheon in the open.
Into a tin pan he placed a shovelful Of
glowing Goals which he brought up from
a cellar junk shop. His food consisted Of
bits OF meat and slices Of onion, and
these ne strung on two long pieces Of iron
WIRE the meat and onion alternately. He
placed the wires across the top Of the
pan. stirred up the Goals and solemnly
squatted and smoked while his luncheon
sizzled zen brOchette."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Worse and Worse.
From the Louisville Times.

From the Louisville Times aSSB ST.
did you ever notice" said WaNe.
Grimes, ''how fellow, when he 'once
gets 'balled up and says the wrong thing
has a tendency to get in deeper and
deeper? =" n
"A friend was first telling me Of his ex.
perience in attending a reception in IN
dianapolis some time ago Durfn
progress of the function an elat4
gewned woman sang for the guests
voice wasn't anything to brag
my friend. who is very plain9p44 .
turned to a meek-looking little rnAt
his right and asked in low voice: ~
was that old hen who has just squawo4ey
for usT Ssfs
That replied the man addresed i
my wife,
my friend gasped. oh. b-b-beg 5
pardon he suffered. She's realHya
rather nice-looking woman and I know
she'd sing better II she made bette
selection Of her music. Who dUs1stl
suppose ever wrote a rotten song, ~
that?"
"I am the author of that song n
piled the meek-looking little man.c 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Manila's Park System,
From the Century Magazine

r1om inc CentuIy Magazine.
Five years ago the areas recognized as
public parks were confined to the Luz
meta and half dozen comparatively small
plazas. In accordance with plans and re-
ports prepared by the committee on parks,
the municipal board has not only convert
ed the meats surrounding the Intramuros,
in the heart of the city, into spacious
parks and Fairgrounds. but has been ac-
curing areas in the suburbs at a rate
which in five years more will make Ma
Mia where large. open breathing spaces
are essential to public health and COM
fort, one OF the best parked cities in the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, December 23.-Beeves-
Receipts. 1912 head: no trading; feeling
unchanged. Exports today. 500 cattle and
80 sheep.
Calves-Receipts, 234 head: 80 Indiana
calves on sale. Market quiet and steady.
Indiana calves sold at $50 TO $50 per 100
pounds.
Sheep and iambs-Receipts. 400 head.
Sheep, steady: lambs, dull to a shade
lower. Common to fair sheep sold at
$50 to $50 per 100 pounds: ordinary to
fair lambs, 525 to 600; culls. $50.
Hogs-Receipts. LOGO head. No trading.
Feeling nominally steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Lawyer-My client painted picture Of
this young lady. your honor. and she
claims it does not do her Justice.
Judge-Does not do her justice, did
you say?
Lawyer-Yes. your honor: and she was
foolish enough to think she could get It
by bringing the case before you!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
CATTLE MARKET.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. December 23-Close: Cattle
Receipts, 800 head; market strong.
Beeves 4.SCaS.90; Texas steers. 4 2Oa5. 70:
western steers. 45Oa6.SO: ssockers and
feeders, 325a5 SIS; COWS and heifers, 2.OOa
$50; calves, 5.00a7.25.
Hogs-Receipts. 1900 head; market
steady to &c higher. Light, 5.60a6 10;
mixed, 5.SOa630: heavy. 5.9Oa635; rough.
5.gOa8O5 good to choice heavy, 6.Ooa635:
pigs. 45Oa5.1O; bulk Of sales. 6.0Oa6.2O.
Sheep-Receipts, 2.000 head: market
strong. Native, 2.50a4.1 10: western, 2.75a
40; yearlings 4.25a5.35; lambs, native,
AOea63o 30; western, 425a6.2j.
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After Sizing Him Up,

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. mn
The jury in the breach Of prog e.
had just filed in
The judge-what is your verdict. ge4,
tlemeni Esf
The foreman-we award the ~ =
$3.50. 81
request the jury to look him over. ND
now I want TO ask your foreman II ile
punctuated that amount properlxf
Wasn't it $3.50? Very we'll, next case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Lemon, Of Course.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Adam and Eve were driven from the
Garden of Eden.
Eve" said Adam, wondering, was
that an apple you handed me, or lem
on?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK. December 23.-The cotton
goods markets closed with a slightly
hrmer tone. A fair demand for linens Is
reported with supplies light. Yarns are
easy. Holders OF buriaps arc firmer on
all spot goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

|. Traveller Gin Nevada(-What seems to be
the matter with this train?
Conductor-Trouble with the couplings,
sir. You see. We are coming into Reno
Philadelphia Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Bow to Public Sentiment.

Although the big people of the financial
world look upon the government CAM
paign for the dissolution of trusts as
having fattened out to a great extent
in the practical working out Of the Stand
ard Oil and tobacco cases. there is no
Disgusting the fact that they are anxious
to conform to the laws, and to put their
houses in order.
They recognize the strength of popular
sentiment behind the movement to regu-
late and control manufacturing combina-
lions as well as railroads and they are
ready to bow to the universal demand for
the square deal" They understand that
the power of the masses will find express
sion in other and more drastic laws than
are now on the books il they do not make
obeisance to the underlying forces that
are at work for the protection OF the null
titudes. Thus. while open expressions of
contempt are heard about the administra-
ton campaign against trusts, and free
announcement that the government is
turning its prosecutions into farce, yet
there is apparently little disposition to
Washington mandates to yield to the in
evitable The reforms and readjustments
that are now going on are coming from
the inside There is more "self-busting
among illegal trade and manufacturing
combinations than Is generally under
stood 1t is going on everywhere. Com
bines'' realize that they are mighty un-
popular and that they had better get in
out of the wet while there is time for vol
untary action What the administration
may fail to do in attempts to rigidly en-
force the law is being done quietly and
almost eagerly by the arrangements OF
the organizations. So long as the re-
suits aimed at are attained, the grand
campaign Of upiift may therefore be con-
sidered success.
The market has ruled fairly active in
spite Of 1t being the week before the holi-
days Prices have held up fairly well,
excepting Denver and Rio Grande and the
Wabashes. There has even been some en-
thusiasm in certain quarters. The reac-
ton that the wise ones talk about SO
much may be overdue. but II has not ma
terialized.
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Conspicuous.

From the Atchfson Globe.
Probably nothing else Of the same area
Is as conspicuous as the dent In derby
bat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES
Corrected to the Close of Business December ID .
the New York Stock Exchange.


following highest
the
1910
he rear to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Expect to Break Records.

Experts in the steel trade rather look
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New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
fFrom The Tribuno Bureaul

From The Tribune BUREAU
Washington. March 20.-The German
Ambassador and Countess Won Bernstorn
have with them for short time their son.
Count Guenther Won Bernstorff who ar
rived In Now York on the George WASH
ington and came to the capital this after
noon.
Dr. Romulo Naon, recently appointed
Minister from the Argentine Republic. vii,
arrive here next week 20 assume his duties.
The Charge d d'Afaires and Nine. de VII
legas and Mile do Vilegas will leave New
York for London April !, where " DC VII
logas goes rs First Secretary of tie En-
bassy OF Argentina
The French Naval Attacht and Niscount
ess Ronoist d'Azy went IA Annapolis this
afternoon 10 attend the ball given tonight
by the officers Of tie French ships there
They viii return 10 the capital tomorrow.
The Austrian Ambassador ard Baroness
HengeImIler. ihe French assador and
Nme. Jusserand, and the German Ambas-
sador and Countess Won Bernstorff we're
among the most prominent guests ar the
Belaeco tonight to hear Nine Tetrazzini
and her concert company. The audience
was one Of tic most brilliant Of the spring
season
Cheva!ier Won Loewcnthal- -Lnau. Aus
tran Counsellor. and Mme. Won Loewenthal-
Linau will sail for Europe March %.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
LOBNTER iND PRTNT.

Never before. We venture n assert.
have these two delicaces met face 10
face. SO 70 speak. as they do in this
headline Even the most imperturbahle
Of walters would betray his feelings If
they were made to figure in the same or
der. The one IS predominantly noe
turnal in its dining room habits: the
other is tho fayorite Of rosy fingered
Aurora. the Joy Of tho breakfast table.
The ono IS ruddy emblem Of reckless
high living the other a sober hued sym
bo Of the simple life. often. it is true.
l. makes its appearance AT the dinner
ia bic. but in that case il is under COM
pulsion Of the boarders by the landlady.
Its golden hour IS in the light Of the
rising sun And yet lobster and prUuc
figure side by side in the days news. for
the first time since news began to be
published. because the cost of both is
going up. High prices make strange
gastronomic companions.
The wine that bubbles i'm the glasses
began an upward movement Of its own
some time ago. and no doubt ii was Il
fine sense of the fitness Of things that
caused the lobster 10 make itself scarce
tic moment it learned that its liquid ac-
compartment had become scarcer still,
so completely out of it would the one feel
without tho other under the electric Wis
taria lunches and the shaded candles
But prunes the substance Of corner,
Wonders will never cease.
What next? y shortage of canvas
back duck and Romance Cont accom-
panied by a corner in Boston beans? y
failure of the terrapin and Madeira crops
coincident with forced bull movement
I'm spinach? Imagination fails. We can
only await events.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
4 SACRED " tl OF 4.

An ingenious way ont of the senator
shin tangle has dawned upon some one -
mind. perhaps Murphy's. 1t is so simple
that we wonder no one thought or II
before. The general helplcssness in the
situation was this: Shcehan. being
sacred embodiment" could not with
draw: he was hound by the will of the
majority. And the caucus. having once
spoken with its sacred voice. cculdnt
reverse itself At least sacred Bill
wrote:
II is claimed hy some Of our most
cspablc and experienced men that after
a party has spoken in caucus or conNen-
ton through a majority of It's members
there is 10 rule that permits or justifieS
q reversal of the decision SO mode after
final adjournment Of the caucus or con-
Ncntion.
Indeed. II was further claimed 30
he wrote. that the only way such eau
Gus or convention could meet again
would ne through the declnation of the
candidate" sacred BilI'' himself believed
lin the strength and force Of This argu-
mont" Thus the candidate couldn't
withdraw. at least without the ruin of
sacred institutions and the caucus
couldn't rcassemble FOR - reversal Of its
decision without the candidates with
drawal That seemed to make action inn
possible.
But sec The caucus is only forbidden
10 meet again for the purpose of revers-
Ix..t Il yts.ly
again 10 rcasScrt its former decision.
Thus the wheels are looscd and tho dead
lock may he ended The caucus VIII re-
assemble and make Sacred BIZ liz
choice again. Now. it has never been
said that a man Who has been twice
chosen by caucus is not free 10 with
draw. but only that man who has been
once thus chosen is not thus free. Flaln-
". when Mr.. Shcehan has been twice
chosen he will he under no sacred ohliea-
ton whatsoever aud will be free to with
draw.
Tho singular effect Of being twice
named 10y caucus has never been fuzzy
appreciated before. To put II briefly
after being twice named the sacred en-
bodimcnt will bc twice as sacred rs
ever before but tritie disemhodled.
Well. that is what every one wants, ana
we hone way has been found 10 a'-
compliSh il. No ono would wish 10
think Of him rs anything but sacred
Bill" hut aS an embodiment he was
an obstacle. an inSurmountable Obstacle
/, seemed. until some one hit upon the
cxpsdent Of having the caucus undo lis
vorl, hv simply doing II twice
New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
BRITTSH NAVY PLANS.

4 high tribute was paid TO the current
estimates for the British navy in the
ca bled statement that the government
was being censured by some for grant
ing So much and by others for not
granting more. That, we should say
was pretty substantial proof thar II had
done Just about right. When govern
mont is attacked simultaneously by the
extremists on both sides it Is likely 10
he acting wisely and well.
The estimates aggregate ST. ,!6Z,""
by far the largest sum ever apportloleu
To the navy in one year. IL Is h'afN
$40. 10000 more than last years net
estimates which We're more than ~
600. 600 IN excess Of any which had gone
before. The estimates for l9UO-Ol were
less than S14t.000.O00 and for le90-?
less than Sf9. 100000. An increase ol
222 per cent i'm twcnty-Onc years Is. III
the ant phrase of the Man in the Street,
going some We are not surprised
that the extreme Radicals and immedi-
te disarma mcnt advocates arc dismayed
and displcased
4 considerable increase must. how
ever. he regarded rs logically necessary
if the present policy of the government
the tWo-powcr standards To he
maintained; and il is scarcely conceiya-
blo that any government would seriously
purpose 10 abandon il unless there were
an agreement TO that effect with other
powers which they were actually exc
cutting. indeed. it IS not surprising that
some extremists are dissatisfied with
this wears increase and think that IL
should 10 larger. though their diSsatis
faction does not seem iustfiablo. There
is reason TO believe that the estimates
which have been made will prove suffi-
cient to assure the maintenance of the
wo-power standard. in spite Of the
rapid increases which are being made
by other countries.
II Dccds Ia hc borne in mind that what
We may call the pre-Drcadnought ships
are both actually and relatively more
numerous in tho British than in the Ger
man navy. Tho time is now approach
ing when they will become obsolete and
only the all-big gun vessels will really
count That Is Why II is not permissible
Cor the British Admiralty 10 rely upon
the navy list as II stands. II is noccS-
sary for them 10 make not merely the
total list hut also and especially the list
of new ships equal and n LITTLE moro
than equal 10 those Of any other two
potential opponents. That l. no doubt
policy which. as SIR Edward Grey says.
would if persisted I'm ultimately lead to
ruin. But II seems 20 he necessary 20
maintain il until relief is secured
through international action. And prob
ably that is a reason why the British Of
all parties arc So enthusiastically ap-
proving the peace proposals of President
Taft
New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
SEES OPPORTUNITY AT ALBANY.

TO tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: II seems 10 me that the Ropubl-
can party in the State Of New York has a
great opportunity. "Fe serves his party
best who serves his country best" and IT. IS
plain that If tho Republican members Of
the Legislature would signify their willing
ness 90 vote for some independent decent
well qualified Democrat for United states
Senator such man could be elected by
the combined best clements in both parties.
Away with the mouldy, narrow tradition
that tho minority must cast their ballot in
impotent adherence to its party choice 10
the end The people cry out against need
less partisanshp and In favor OF popular
election Of Senators. and cannot our party
leaders soc tho handwriting ON the wall?
By offering 10 combine on good Demo-
crat, independent of Tammany Hall dicta-
ton. they could strike heavy blow at
"ammanys power and strengthen the pow
ors Of decency In both parties. And why
not such combination in electinG a Sena-
tor? The two parties arc combining for
ether objects The President Is glad 10
got Democratic votes for reciprocity.
\ party that cannot make progress de
serves continual defeat. Progress for New
York Republicans now means 10 Join with
the best elements Of the Democratic party
and elect a decent Democrat for Senator.
How often, We may remember Democratic
votes have helped Us win against Tam
many. Bryanism. etc Let's recproratr.
AN OLD REPC BLICAN AND NATIVE
NEW YORKER.
stamford Conn. Ma rch u. 1al1
New-York tribune., 1911-03-21

cities would probably soon double or
triple the present average.
Banking conditions i'm some parts of
the United states are similar to those
in Canada and In other parts resemble
those existing in Great Britain ana
France. There is undoubtedly large
population here which would rather in
trust its savings Ia the federal govern
ment with perfect guarantee Of secu-
rity. than to private banks paying Il
higher return I'm interest The postal
banks really tap a new source of dcpoS-
It's. obtaining funds which would other
wise be boarded or sent abroad. In that
respect they fulfil an important eco
nomic function entirely their own. and
their success need not interfere with the
success Of other banking institutions
which attract different classes Of depos-
itors and fuldl other functions.