Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1898, Page 13

————— THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT suUN>A4Y. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Peunsylvanis Avenus, (or, 11th 8%, by So ee 40 Potter B Kew York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers tn the eity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents Ber week. o- 44 certs per month. jes at the ter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the nited States or Cai ee prepald—50 ecnte per month. Saturday Qcintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.08. Eatered at the Post Ofice at Washington, D. C., Part2.- Ning Star. Pages 13-24, as second-cla. s mail matter.) ©7 All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known ou application. every day of their lives. free of charge. pliances and can tell to the trouble. A little down—a little 935 Pa. Ave. EP bd LED EDE EEL EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE PEPE PEPE PP bed acrificing Eyes! —Men, women and children are sacrificing their eyes Help is here for them. We'll steer you clear of the rocks of blindnéss. Proctor Donahey—a graduated scientific optician— will make an exhaustive examination of your eyes Our Ophtolmometric and Examining Room Is the only one of its kind in the country. pliance for the thorough testing of your: eyes is there —and it affords a privacy for the patie:t that every one appreciates. We use new methods—improved ap- Glasses on Credit. the same as in the Diamond and Jewelry store. Castelberg, Bo Our Dr. F. Every ap- our eye slightest degree each week or month—just The Bargain Giver Baltimore Store, 108 N. Eutaw St. Established 1846. EREEEELEEEEEETEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEE EEE EEE EEEE EEE EERE: ERE EEE EEEEE EEE EEE EEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE ELE EEEEEE THE CENSUS BILL. Objections te Senate Measure by Na- tional Civil Service Reform League. The National Civil Service Reform League has sent the following letter to each mem- ber of the House of Representative ‘The bill for the taking of the twelfth and every subsequent census (S. 4545), as passed by the Senate on the Sth instant, provides either in terms or effect: : () That appointments of subordinates in the census bureau shall not be made sub- Fs ject to the civil service laws, yerning similar appointments in other departments; (2) That not more than two-thirds of the supervisors and enumerators to be selected shall be members of the same political party, and 2 (3) That all persons employed in the cen- sus office proper “shall be selected solely with reference to fitness and without refer- ence to their political party affillations. Notwithstanding the existence of the named provision the plan already pro- jaw for the selection of cleric: 1 ‘solely with reference to fitness’ vided by employes is to be organized, in short, in r in which the force emy ng the census of 1890 was ofganized, and under practically identical provisions. ‘The way is Jeft open for what would s an inevitable return to the conditions hat rendered the census of 189 an ex- ant and imperfect piece of work. ,€ present director of the census has a that with the clerical for¢ through the agency of the civil ser- vice rules, the last census would have cost the people $2 s than it did. U er the plan now proposed, with political discrimination in the selection of super- visors and enumerators actually required by law, and with the existing machinery for the se tion of clerks for fitne: and without regard to politics, deliberately re- jected, it would seem a matter of absolute certainty that this was’ will be repeated. It ts just as certain that with subordinates selected in the manner determined there can be no public confidence in the value or reliability of the work th are to perform. ‘The National Civil Service Reform League earnestly urges that the plan of organiza- tion proposed be disapproved by the House of Representatives. The league urges fur- ther that the pending bill be amended to provide: @) That appointments of all clerks and supervisors be made under the provisions of the existing civil service rules, as the result of competitive examinations, open on equal terms to all citizens, and (2) That in the selection of enumerators, where examination may not be practicable, it shall be provided at least that there shali be no discrimination based on the political opinions or claims of the applicants. We are confident that such a movement in the House to divorce the taking of the census from politics and to establish a led_and competent force, wh only eration shall be fitness for iarly important duty to be per- + will meet with cordial public ap- proval. —_+e+—___ He—‘“There are two periods in a man's life when he never understands a woman.” “Indeed! And when are they?” “Before he is married, and afterwards.”— Life. SENATE ADJOURNED TO MONDAY. Consideration of the Hawaiian Reso- lution Postponed. In the executive session of the Senate y rday .afternoon an agreement was reached to adjourn over until Monday, thus postponing the taking up of the annexation question until that time. The action was taken on motion of Senator Jones of Ar- Kansas, who stated that the opponents of the annexation resolution desired the extra time in which to prepare themselves for the Hawaiian debate. He stated that they had supposed that the debate would be in- itlated by the advocates of the resolution, but that having heatd that they intended to make no speeches he thought the op- posing party should not be expected to be- gin so abruptly. The discussion will be opened Monday by Senator White, who will be followed by Senator Pettigrew. There is some talk of a WASHINGTON, D. ©. SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1898-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, REAL ESTATE GOSSIP An Opinion of an Investor as to the Realty Market. PROSPECTS OF THE NEAR FUTURE Streets Shaded With Trees an At- tractive Summer Feature. SOME IMPROVEMENTS A man who is largely interested in prop- erty in this city, both as an investor of his cwn money, as well as that of other p2ople, either directly or in an advisory capacity, in conversation recently expressed the opin- ion that the present offered exceptional ad- vantages for investment in real estate here. He based this opinion on the low prices which now prevail in the real estate market and the favorable prospect of an improve- ment in business in the near future. He thought in a short time that if the war with Spain was not actually ended, the ul- timate result would be so evident that the continuation of hostilities would not be a source of business disturbance. From this point of view he thought there would be a revival shortly of interest in investments of all kinds, especially in real estate, and that the sums of money now in the banks awaiting some sort of use would be drawn out and there would be a demand for property yielding an incom:. Under such influences he was of the opinion there would be a market for a great deal of prop- erty that was now more or less inactive, and the owners would find a handsome profit over th present prices. A Good Advance. He said he had bought a number of pieces of property recently as an investment, and he was satisfied that when there was again a brisk demand for real estate h> would be able to get a good advance. He added that it was well known that in such matters, as well as in a good many others, people were imitative, and when they found there was a demand for property when they would want to buy, although perhaps a short time before they had refused to have anything to do with investments of this character. He expressed the opinion that those who availed themselves of the present low prices woull find their reward in enhanced values when the r2vival was an actual fact. Shaded Streets of the City. The hot sun of the past few days has demonstrated, if anything of the sort was needed at this late day and in this celty, the practical value of bordering tne streets of a city with trees. Perhaps the average compromise by which the matter shall be postponed until next session, and a day d then for a vote. The date mentioned is January 20. The proposition has met with considerable favor among conservative senators, but the leaders on both sides say they will decline for the present toentertain it. The committee on foreign relations will call for the yeas and nays on the question of consideration Monday. This will give them a test vote, which will, they think, be very useful as an indication of the strength of the measure, and might be a guide to the President in case the Senate should be Garon to adjourn finally without ac- tion. —_—_—__-e—______ HE SAW SOME AWFUL SIGHTS, Marshall Writes Home of His Experiences at Manila. The following letter, dated Cavite, has been received by Chas. J. Marshall of Cleveland, Ohio, from his son, on board the cruiser Baltimore: “The natives have done some awful slaughtering. They have been uprising for the past five years, and the minute they heard us start the ball they surrounded the city, burned everything, captured the wo- men and killed the children and the men, and any Spaniard that escaped from us met & worse fate from them. The natives flock to us in hundreds and bring every Spaniard they capture to us and want to burn him alive for amusement. “The Spaniards were confident that they were going to win, and they gave a ball on the strength of it and issued invitations for another on May 4, but that one we attend- ed. The general ate supper at the ball, made a speech, in which he referred to us as a nation without a history, and said that they would yoke us like cattle and never spare the lash. He Hittle thought that while he was saying that we were passing the forts and strongholds. “The sights to be seen ashore were sick- ening. They would not even bury their dead, and we had to guard their wounded from the natives. At the general’s house his wife was lying by the side of her little baby. The baby was torn to pleces by a shell, but the mother was not harmed.” J. i out” Sedpeedeedeetentedatpteeted etree tede bre idnteteeteteteteteh est 935 Pa. Ave., —We've given the knockout blow to the combine of high profit cash jewelers. of the competition. tory easily won. fusillade w their lowest prices by 20 per cent— Saving you $2 on every $10 of your purchase of DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SI LVER- WARE and CLOEKS took all the wind out of their sails or “‘sales.” * Every honest man and woman is en- titled to CREDIT here. a week will buy you anything in this “fin- Dixon’s line.” They've been “counted It was a vic- They couldn’t face the e’ve given them. Underquoting A dollar or two jewelry stock south of Mason and Balto. Store, 108 N. Eutaw St. Established 1846. citizen does not fully realize now well the streets of the city are protected from the irect heat of the sun by the spreading boughs of the trees. But when the rays of the sun beccme a burden from which relief is not only highly desirable, but eagerly sought, then the shaded sidewalks, which may be found practically along all the streets of the city, is a matter of great importance. So luxuriant has become the growth of the trees of the city, and so successful has been the system by which the proper kinds have been nurtured into hearty maturity, that it is now possible at any time in the day to walk for miles along most any of the city streets and be under the grateful shade of trees practically the entire time. This city enjoys the unique distinction of having not merely one street shaded by trees, but many streets and miles of streets. Miles of Trees. Along Massachusetts avenue, which ex- tends from one end of the city to the ether, a total distance of more than four miles, .a double iine of trees are found on each side substantially the entire distance. This instance is singled out for the reason that not all the streets are of equal width as Massachusetts avenue, and so they are not supplied with a double row of trees, but there are other avenues which are similar- ly favored, so that there fs no exaggeration in saying that Washington ts a city that is built in a forest, or perhaps it would be more apt to use the word park instead of forest. In addition to the daily comfort which such surroundings afford during the heat- ed term, it fs believed that this luxuriant growth has a tendency to increase the rain fall, and, as every one is aware, there is nothing which adds more to the pleas- ure of life in a city in a summer than the ecoling effect of frequent showers Mrs. Postlethwaite’s Residence, An attractive house is to be built for Mrs. 8. T. Postlethwaite on the west side of New Hampshire avenue between the res- idences of Mr. Leiter and Mr. Whittemore. According to the plans prepared by L. Nor- ris, architect, the new structure is to have a frontage of 30 feet 9 inches and a depth of 68 feet and 9 inches. There is to be a space reserved on the south side adjoining the lawn about the residence of Mr. Leiter, but the window openings are to be of such a character that if there is any: obstruction in the future the arrangement for light and air in the interior of the house will not be substantially affected. There will be no projections in the front save a curving balcony at the second story, into which will open a triple window. There will be a straight cornice above a frieze of terra cotta. The material used in the front will be light-colored stone and gray brick, and the design will show the characteristics of the style of architecture known as the Itallan Renaissance. The main entrance will be on a level with the street and will lead into a hall from which a reception room will open. In the rear will be the rooms for the servants and household purposes. Thefe will be a lift from this floor to the third story. The drawing room will occupy the entire front of the house and there will be a large hall, with the dining room in the rear. The lat- ter will be 24% by 19 feat and the walls will be finished with a high wainscoting, and above will be the rough plaster, divided into panels formed of wood. A similar style of wainscoting will be used in the finish of the hall. The parlor will be finished in white. There will be four chambers in the third story and three bath rooms, while in the fourth story there will be two chambers and four servants’ rooms and two bath rooms. ‘Some New Houses. Plans for a residence to be built at 1614 P street northwest have been prepared by H. A. Campbell, architect. It will be three stories in height, 22x55 feet, and the front will be built of red brick and brown stone. There will be a full bay window. The house will be heated by hot water, Repairs and alterations to the store and dwelling at 1729 13th street, will be made by William Schultz. There will be a new front and a three-story addition will be built in the rear. A stone and frame dwelling is to be erected at 3149 Newark street, Cleveland Park, for Margaret F. Sharp. It will be two stories and attic in height, 44x38 feet, with shingle and stucco front. David 8. Hendricks’ House. Plans are being prepared by T. Fy Schnelder, architect, 715 14th street north- west, for a handscme new residence to be erected on the cast side of New Hampshire avenue between Corcoran and R street for Mr. D. 8. Hendricks. It will have a front- age of twenty-five feet of white bricks with ston¢ trimmings, and at the entrance will be a porch of ‘classfe treatment, in harmony with the réet of the front. Orna- mentation will be introduced only where necessary to produce a pleasing effect. The depth of the house is to be about eighty feet, conta‘ning on the first story a parlor, library, dining room, pantry, back- stairs and kitchen, On each of the two upper floors tbhére-will be four chambers and bath rooms, closets, etc. The main staircase will be of a rich oak design, and the halls and dining room will be panelled in oak. It ts the Intention to complete the house in the early winter. — ON THE EASTERN SHO Where a Prosperous Past is Buried Beneath Indolence and Indifference. Special Correspondence’of The Evening Star. CHESTERTOWN, Md., June 5, 1898. This is a queer Jand, fuli of quaint folk— a gently rolling peninsula, lying close to the great, bustlifg world, and yet as far removed from its progress and its life as the stars are froth the earth. There may be romance still here, but it is buried too deep to find the ‘light. There is a great shadow over ev. ing. Behind it lies the memcry of the gentlefolk.who had the best slaves, the finest horses, the most pro- ductive lands and charming homes. One hopes in vain for the active world, bent on its own work, to discover any beauty in this forlorn wreck, that has not even the energy to knock at its door. The old rules are “used for plowing and sowing, and thé! crop that is reaped is sorrow of indifference, for the land is large- ly burdened with’ moytgages. The reason is apparent and: on‘ the surface. Drive through the beaytifuily rolling country, watered every few miles with living streams that murmur over the brown and yellow pebbles, and note one of the many causes of debt, that grinding monster that has the land in possession. Thriftless and Indifferent. Expensive highly improved machinery left in the fence corners or under a conven- lent tree until the next year’s crop is ready. As likely as not it has been bought on credit, for where is there the agricul- tural community that refuses to buy if pay day comes tomorrow? Before the note is due the wood is rotten, the bolts are loose, the iron rusty. No wond farming does not pay! No marvel that the whites grow moré and more unfit to reach out for larger rewards, or even to hold on to the good things they have. They are blind to the demands of the hour. They refuse to send their chil- dren to school unless gowned in the latest style, with a hat for every day in the week, and all these follies that crowd out education to fill thelr playmates with envy. Contrast the children of the thriftless or hard-working whites brought up in idle- ness without restraint, with the negroes sent to school in their clean calico slips, barefooted if necestary, and know why a white crowd is so aggressive and why the negroes “treat with manners everybody.” Decoration Day Observances. Only the negroes om the eastern shoré decorate the graves of the soldiers. Some- how we had got inte the crowd. There was the usual bard music, marching, the old soldiers with as many, oiedals and deco- rations as a mu¢h-decorated foreign sen- eral. Following them came a Httle log cabin on four wheels pulled along by boys with paper caps, red, white and blue. A large placard ‘told-us this was “Onkle Tom's Cabon.” Another group of boys with wooden guns and sashes and a larger cabin marked “Old Folks at Home.” In it sat negro dolls—men, women and girls—hid- eously ugly and grotesquely absurd. Thzy halted at the gate of the cemetery where the white soldiers are buried and Proceeded to decorate their graves, which was done before they went to the negro graves at the other end of the town. A mounted marshal, gorgeously costumed, kept back the crowd, and no one was al- lowed to enter, except those in the proces- sion and a few whites, who were escort2d with much gravity and courtesy to the best places. The spectacular effects were much increased by a boat covered with flags drawn by four horses with bells und flags and roses of red, white and blue crimped paper. At thé mast was the throne on which was the Queen of Liberty, a pretty little yellow girl, around whom were little biack tots ‘sleeping, singing, gazing and grinning with wonder. These were the states. After the speeches, prayers, sing- ing and the firing of the volleys over the graves th2 crowd dispersed to meet at night in their town hall. In the Town Hall. When the whites asked if they might witness the closing jceremonies a very tail, grave negro bowed and said, “We shall feel it an honor.” The negroes faced about to make a way as if royalty was in their midst and ushered them to seats on one side of the stage, whlié the negro speakers occupied the other, end. A hoary-headed G. A. R. man got up and told them of the glery of the soldier, of the “prickly thread. of existence,” of ‘the negro soldiers “who died with their faces to the foe,” and that “the first blood shed in the revolution was that of a negro sol- dier;” that “General Lee was in every- thing the equal’ of General Grant,” and “had the advantage of him in every’ battle until the negro came and fought for free- dom; then the God of Battles gave His support end victory came, which would have been withdrawn until now but for the Afro-American,” This was followed by music and a mem- ber of the Charles Sumner Post, a young negro, who praised the soldiers present and wished that he had been born in time to raise his hand for freedom. He spoke of the beauty of the Alhambra, said that in spite of the superstitious religion and cru- elty of the Spanish race it was chivalric, and had made much of the world’s his- tory; told them that he was opposed to this war; that “the negro in the ctvil war knew what he was fighting for, but if you are asked now what you are fighting for how will you answer?- This is the white man’s war; let him fight it out.” There Was a silence that could be felt. He said: “I make no soitonctpical “fights, no philo- sophical deductions, “I-speak facts. I favor no exodus’ to Afric: ‘Let all excde who wish, but ‘I exode mot worth a cent. If I am drafted I go t@fight"like a man, and so must you for ydur cotntry,; your flag, your race,” 4 From Another Poikit of View. Then the other spéaker‘told them that now they fought te make themselves a nation; ‘that’ Spain had cursed the world for 800 -yeare; that} it the battle of light against darkness. all which there was loud applause. The speaker wiped his face and continued} reminding his eager hearers thet the way theyconducted them- throt thfs war would de- ‘ but that any nation that put its foot on -. neck of a Meserved to bé wiped out; weaker that the time had for Spain, and he hoped there would be one left to tell the tale, whén he was interrupted by thundering. cheerg, which induced him to 244, impressively,*“not one. Now, it is evident ern sho’ the heer war, and this with and all the exte: tthe Meare is ie the e 8 e thé-beat of drum that* appeal” to his emotional, - nat for. no re- crutting eee A >” woken his MARTI'S COMPATRIOT The Career and Personality of Gon- zalo de Quesada, HIS WORK FOR CUBA LIBRE Interesting Incidents in the Life of an Earnest Patriot. =e ee DEVOTION TO HIS CAUSE > = When the republic of Cuba becomes an established entity among independent na- tions and its historians proceed to tell the story of its struggles against a merciless despotism they will naturally devote them- selves to a study of the individuals who played the important parts in the patriotic tragedy preceding the death of Spanish rule in the western hemisphere. Soldiers and statesmen will be given their just places in the stirring scenes, and among them all no > greater or more deserved 1 of Gonzalo de Quesada. It does not detract from the merits of his eager tic colleagues to say that the interest of the United States in the af- fairs of wretched Cuba, which culminated finally in national indignation ‘and horror and war, was due more to Quesada thafi to any other member of the Cuban party in the United States. Young, handsome, graceful, polished, tal- ented and enthusiastic, he came to Wash- ington three years ago as the secretary, to afterward become charge d'affaires, of the legation of the newly established republic of Cuba. His government to him was then, as It ig now, as true a government as that of the United States is to John Hay, and he soon made his attractive personality potent in its behalf. No one could meet Quesada and believe that the Cuban pa triots were the maddened mob of _half- civilized anarchists that Spain and her agents pictured. No one could talk with him ten minutes without feeling certain of the justice of his cause. With rapier-Like thrusts of keen truth he punctured the ar- guments of the enemies of Cuban freedom, and day and night he worked, delicate though he was and is, physically, in behalf of it. His diplomacy-was stranger to in- trigue; his representations, denied as they were, were established-as truthful by the abundant proof that followed such denials, and as time wore on he began to realize that his ceaseless efforts were to bring forth his beloved people from the most mis- erable existence ever known since the world began, An Eventful Career. The personal career of such a man cannot fall to be interesting at this momentous time. Mr. Quesada has had an eventful one. Born in Havana in December, 1868, he was barely a month old when the Cuban revolution, known as the ten years’ war, broke out. His parents were suspected of sympathizing with the insurgents, and were accordingly exiled by the Spanish govern- ment. They came to the United States and took up their residence in New York. The boy began his studies in the public schools of New York, and afterward graduated from the College of the City of New York. This was in 1888. He afterward took a course at Columbia, and then entered the law school of the University of New York, graduating with high honors in 1891. While at the college he edited the bi-weekly col- lege journal, and was one of the editors of the Columbia Spectator. During the ses- sions of the pan-American congress in 1889 he was appointed secretary of the Argen- tine delegation, and at the conclusion of the congress his valuable services were rec- ognized with an appointment in the foreign office at Buenos Ayres. While in that city a revolution broke out which threatened to upset the existing government. Before a truce was effected between. the insurgents and the government Mr. Quesada was. ex posed to great dangers. He volunteered his services as a parliamentary and constantly passed to and fro in the streets where the bullets were flying. His duties were per- formed so satisfactorily that the govern- ment complimented him, and the leaders of the insurgents praised his valor. His services were recognized by his appoint- ment as consul of Argentine to Philadel- phia. 5 He Joins the Great Marti, He held this place but a short time, re- signing to join Jose Marti and begin the work for the final stroke that should free Cuba. Mart! was then, in 1891, consul of Argentine, Uruguay and Paraguay at New York, and he also resigned. Ever since that time Marti and Quesada worked to- gether. They made a splendid campaign, resulting in uniting all Cubans living abroad to co-operate. with the patriots in the island the moment they were ready to rise against their despotic masters. Dur- ing this period, full of trials and disap- pointments, the two devoted men proved what untiring energy and perseverance they possessed. They published a Cuban weekly, “Patria,” which is now the organ of the Cuban revolutionary party, and by its means promulgated the: principles of freedom in stirring sentences. Finally the plans of Quesada and Marti were matured and then followed the uprising at Baire and other places in Cuba. Marti, who was the delegate or president of the Cuban revolutionary party, went im- ese to Cuba, leaving Mr. Quesada, who hi all along been secretary of the 'y, in his place. When the news of i's death was received all Cuban ex- ies were prostrated. = Declined a Great Honor. The question was, who would take Marti's place. An election was held and it develop- ed that the Cubans to a man favored Mr. Quesada as Marti’s successor, despite the fact he was but twenty-five years old. Mr. Quesada, however, -declined the honor and Tomas Estrada Palma was chosen, this and talented man being also Mr. juesade’s choice. The successive victories won by the in- surgents soon made the establishment = @ provisional government necessary, an: one of the first acts of the constitutional assembly of Cuba was to give Mr. Que- Settee eterno tattoo Advertising is not an e: Tt is a business iavestonee you want to invest your money profitably you will therefore put your advertisements in such @ paper as The Evening Star, that is read regularly and thoroughly by everybody worth reaching, The Star is the recognized household and family journal of the National Capital, and has no rival as an advertising med- ium. “Busy” Monday At P. J. Nee’s, 7th & H. E want to make this Monday a “record breaker” in the bargains for the one day only $5 Rocker, $ 25 On Credit. This large, ele- gant All-wicker Full Roll High Arm Recker— roomy—easy and com f ortable $5 everywhere. Here one day. MONDAY ONLY, $3-25 esesfonfentorgont- Soot Cte ss Cash or Credit. 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Seebetetetetecneenentestentetetetereenstntnteteteteteteeensfndeadeetetecc ee ttetedetedeteeepeaege = — = = “sets sultant Sada a unanimous vote of thanks. He was Western, per bus Maryland and Vire also made secretary to the Cuban legation | ginia, bush., 50a70e.: cull: per bush., here and afterward the charge d'affaires, | yams and haymons, bbl, $1.25 wnich he now holds. Marked Ability. His ability to treat with the authorities in the national capital has been abundant- ly proved in a variety of ways, but particu- larly during the debate of the Cuban bel- ligerency resolutions and at the time of the De Lome incident. Mr. Quesada will undoubtedly be the first accredited minister to the United States from the republic of Cuba when it is es- tablis He is well known and highly popular social circles here. He is a member of the Spanish American Literary Society, the Spanish American Benevolent Association of New York, the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity and the ‘Delta Chi Legal Fraternity and numerous other organiza- tions. As a lawyer Mr. Quesada has been very successful, and his conduct of the Ezeta extradition case and others involving in- ternational complicatins has won him fame on both sides of the Atlantic. —.—__ WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Generally Stationary Prices—Products Plentifal. For the most part prices prevailing in the local wholesale produce market today are those noted a week ago. Butter is a fraction higher, and while there is a libera! demand, the supply is such as to preclude any great advance. Cheese shows no change in price, and while the receipts of eggs are light, no material advance is looked for. There is a good demand for poultry and prices are stiffening. Vegetables are plenti- ful, with prices generally stationary. Fruits are also arriving in liberal quantities. The market is firm throughout. Butter—Creamery, Elgin, extras, 18 cents a pound; choice, 1713; firsts, 16; seconds, 15; bakers’ stock, 13 to 15; other grades, 13 to 16. Cheese—New York state, cents a pound; ponys, 9) Eggs—Nearby, fresh, western, 13; southern, 13. Poultry—Chickens: Winter chicks, live, 11 to 12 cents; spring, large, live, per Ib., 16 to 17; medium, live, per Ib., 15 to 16; smail, to 14. Old fowls: Live, per Ib., 9% cents roosters, live, per Ib., 5. large, per Ib, old, 8 cents. per Ib., 7 cents, new flats, 9 2 cents a dozen; Vegetables — Asparagus, extra, doz. bunches, $1a1.50; prime, doz. bunches, S0ai5e; cucumbers, per’ box, T5ca$l.50; cauliflower, per crate, $3a4; kale, per bbl, 25c.; peas, per bbl., $1a2; celery, fancy, per 40a50c.; celery, medium, per doz., celery, common, per doz., 1al5e. squash, per box, 50c.a$1; beans, per box, T5c.: bbl., 40a75c.: potatoes, fanc: $2.50a3; choice, per bbl., toes, per crate, Florida, $1 plant, per 1% bbl. box, $2.50a8.50; 100_bunches, $2a%; bbage, new, ; onions, Bermuda, per crate. whi New ‘York, mediums, : New York pea, $1.40; marrow Virginia, white, 0c.03: $1.7val mixed, 80c.; colored, 60c.; black- per bush., 90c.a$1. Dried fruits—Evaporated apples, choice, Yalve.; apples, sliced, fancy, 4c.: sliced, bright, a%tsc.; quarters, bright, 8c. Peaches, choice, Gazc.; fair to good, Sa6e.; halves, unpeeled, 2a%c.; quarters, unpeeled, 2e‘ic.} ‘aporated, Sal0c.; evaporated, unpecied, Cherries, pitted, dry, crop "6, valle.} ee and wet. Gaze. Blackberries, per .. Stee. Whortleberries, per Ib., 6c. Ra: berries, dry, 1allc. re reg Green fruits and nuts—Apples, fancy tae ble, bbl., $8a4; choice, per bbl., $2.50. Oranges—Florida, brights, per box, $2.73a 4.50; russets, per box, $2.75a4: navels, per box, $2a3; seedling, per box, $1.60a2.25. Live stock—Cattle, extra, per cwt., $4a5; butcher, per cwt., $3.50a4; common, per eWt., $2.50a3; rough, per cwt., $1.50a2: hogs, fair, per ewt., g1 . ordinary, per ewt., net, $3. sheep, per cwt.. $3.50a4; lambs, spring,’ choice, per cwt, $2650; medium, Sas, common, $4a5} es, prime, +» $6.50a7; ce $3.50ad. ee a A Ring Went With It. From the Xemphone. 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