Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1929, Page 5

a < ' N ORK N NARKET STES IS PLSHED Interest of Wholesalers Cen- | ters on New Farmers’ Trading Port Decision. ‘While workmen are busy on the sites of the two prospective wholesale mar- kets, one on the waterfront and the other on the Patterson tract, in the Northeast section, others are laboring to complete the erection of a high fence about the site of the Internal Revenue Building, which will curtail the space heretofore used by haulers of produce from nearby Maryland and Virginia, Loss of the space will not be so keenly felt at this time, it is stated, for the reason that the number of haulers is not so great as during the Spring, Fall and Summer seasons. Its loss will »mean much to the haulers the next two months, however, and it is probable that additional space on Twelfth street will have to be utilized. Just when Congress will definitely determine where the new Farmers’ Mar- ket will be located is problematical. It i1s hoped by wholesalers, however, that action will be taken before the close of the present session, in order that they may be able to settle down to business ‘without having to worry over the prob- lem of having to obtain a new locltlon.| Weather Aids Business. ‘Warmer weather proved a boon to business of wholesalers handling fruits and vegetables, enabling them to display their supplies in a manner that claimed more attention of retailers and prob- ably induced them to make additional purchases. Dealers in such products had supplies | on hand throughout the week to more than fill demands of retailers, according to reports, and prices of most fruits and vegetables were cheap to reason- able. Growers in Cuba and Mexico sent supplies of certain vegetables, while ‘Texas growers probably lead in the quantities of vegetables shipped here. | Florida, South Carolina, California and Arizona growers also contributed largely to supplies grown in the open, while Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Massachusetts growers ulxpplied fancy vegetables grown under glass. Most of the fruits in the local market came from California and Florida. | Oranges and grapefruit continued plea- 'tiful throughout the week, tangerines, pineapples, grapes and pears not being 80 plentiful. Business has not been particularly | brisk this week, dealers report, but in the season, receipts being heavy enough to keep down the price of the Florida vegetable. Best quality peas were quoted around $5.50 a crate, some not in perfect condition ulll.ng slightly lower. The past two days they were cheap enough to bring retail prices down to as low as 10 cents a pound. Local dealers early this week received the greatest variety of vegetables ever known here at this season, Romaine, savoy, anise, broccoli, cabbage, escarole, dandelion, chickory, kale and spinach were included in the shipments re- ceived from Texas, presenting a wide range from which to make selections. Dandelion, fully 18 inches in length, claimed attention of persons who con- sumé it, and chickory, another vege- table used by many, also came in goed condition. Both vegetables found sale at $1.25 and $1.50 a crate, curly pars- ley being similarly priced. String beans, product of Florida, have been much more plentiful and cheaper this week, growers having fully recov- ered from the effects of the latest cold and wet spell. They were quoted around $2.50 and $3, retailers selling them as low as 10 and 15 cents a pound. Squash has not been particu- larly plentiful, and eggplants, slightly more plentiful, sold around $4 and $4.50 a basket. Plentiful supplies of caulifiower this week resulted in prices dropping to $1.50 and $1.75 a crate. Lettuce, also more plentiful, sold at lower prices, size and quality regulating the price. Supplies of sweet potatoes continue to reach here from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, many of the white potatoes coming from Idaho, Michigan, Texas and Pennsyl- | vania. Moderate supplies of tomatoes, chiefly from Florida, have met a light demand and steady market this week. Some exceptionally fine quality tomatoes have been received the past few days, very few of them green, and prices ranged from $3 to $4.50 a crate. Mushrooms continued plentiful at $1.25 to $1.50 a basket. Beets and carrots were reported in moderate sup- ply, Western lettuce, crates, selling at $3 and $3.25. The market on tI vegetables was reported weaker. Hot- house cucumbers and rhubarb found ready sele at prevailing prices, the cu- cumbers bringing $3 and $3.50 a dozen, the rhubarb selling at 50 and 75 cents a package. Fruit Supplies. Oranges and bananas continue to lead the fruit market. There is no scarcity of either fruit, according to reports of market dealers, the demand for the bananas not being so great at this sea- son. Immense quantities of small oranges have been received from Florida t.l:‘ls uggn l&d oflerred at reduced prices. ices the past few days ranged from $2.50 to $3.75, some extra. large fruit selling at slightly higher prices. Grapefruit, as to size and quality, has sold from $2.50 to $3.75 this week, few fancy stock selling slightly higher. Only moderate receipts of tangerines have been reported this week. They were quoted at $1.50 to $2.25, extra better business before the inaugural rush comes is anticipated. It is gen- erally believed the inaugural rush will | be of short duration, according to state- ments of merchants, the dealers antici- pa‘ing extra heavy demands during an approximately three-day period. Retailers were out early this morning to get first pick of commodities, others | having made most of their purchases yesterday afternoon. Prices this morn- | ing were substantially the same as those quoted yesterday, Today’s Wholesale Prices—J Prices Slightly Higher. Butter—One-pound prints, 51a52; tub, B0',851; store packed, 30a35. Eggs—Hennery, 40a42; fresh selected, ;::;g; current receipts, 37a38; storage, Poultry, alive—Turkeys, 35a36; Spring | chickens, 35a36; Leghorns, 30; fowls, ,28a29; roosters, 10a20; ducks, 25; geese, ! 29; keats, young 56a60, old 30. Dressed— Turkeys, 40d45; Spring chickens, 38240; horns, 30a32; fowls, 30a32; capons, ilarge 45246, small 36a40; ducks, 32a33; geese, 25a30; keats, 80a1.00. Meats, fresh killed—Beef, 18a25; veal, 27a28; lamb. 28a30; pork loins, 25; fresh hams, 23a24: fresh shoulders, 16; smoked hams, 25a28; smoked shoulders, 16; bacon, 20a22; lard, in tins 13%, in packages 14. i, Live stock—Calves, 17a17%,; lambs, 14a1415, Displays of fruits and vegetables this week have been particularly attractive, practically every vegetable to be found lat any season being displayed. Numer- ous varieties of fruits also were dis- _played, only a few varieties of other seasons being missing. Lima beans and peppers were the chief, products received from Cuba this week, the beans being all that could be desired, while the pers were not to always mand, readily brought bushel basket, while '.h‘“o St .c much_in demand, were sold . ot 8. at $2.50 Florida and $3.50. e, e Mexican growers ‘week supplied this larger quantities of peas than earlier Inspect Tomorrow— See the Inaugural Parade from Inside the Heated fancy stock selling at higher prices. Apples continue plentiful, cranberries are more plentiful than earlier in the season, and strawberries also have been more plentiful and cheaper, selling as low as 35 and 40 cents a quart box. Poultry dealers report in splendid condition, and are antici- pating heavier business for the inau- gural period. New York dealers have recelved shipments from Argentina, it have prevailed here since the Christmas holidays. Should there be anything 2001 16th St. N.W. Exceptionally attractive apartments of three out- side rooms, reception hall, bath and large kitchen. Reasonable Rentals Newly Redecorated Four Rooms, Kitchen d Bath in Modern Firepr Building Moderate Rental THE MONTANA 1726 M St. N.W. Four rooms, kitchen, re- ception hall and bath, with all outside rooms; every apartment newly decorated; unexcelled service, in a desirably lo- cated fireproof building. Resident manager on premises. 16th & Columbia Rd. N.W. CHANDLER BUILDING 1427 EYE STREET N.W. 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All Outside Rooms Efficient Room Arrangement Excellent Light and Ventilation Venetian Blinds Free Secretarial Service Public Stenographer Ice Water on Each Floor High-speed Elevator Service SINGLE ROOMS OR EN SUITE Entire floor of 2200 square feet and second floor front mezzanine (1,450 sq. ft. open space) now available, REASONABLE RENTALS Overlooking the Court of Homor Open for inspection and reservations tomorrow, Sun« day, from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. HANNON Leasing Department 1435 K Street N.W. like & shortage of turkeys from neigh- boring States for the inaugural market, it is probable that New York dealers will be called upon for supplies. Chickens seldom are very plentiful in midwinter, according to dealers, and re- ceipts the past few days have not been heavy. They have been heavy enough to supply demands, however, included in the receipts being fancy dry-picked bakers from Tennessee. Ducks, geese, capons and keats have been fairly plen- tiful this week. Butter prices fluctuated during the week, but not to the extent of affecting the retail market, and the egg market has been reported easier the past few days. One hauler from the vicinity of Strasburg, Va., brought more than 500 cases of ef in his truck last week, and several large shipments this week. Lower prices in the near future are anticipated. Municipal Fish Market. At Municipal Fish Market the past few days dealers received quantities of attractive rockfish from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. “It's & shame to take the fish from the rivers and bays at this season,” commented a dealer. “They were taken from holes with the aid of purse nets, and it means just so many fish less when the spawning season arrives, It also means,” he added, “that the fish will become almost extinct in a few years if the practice is not stopped.” The fish, always in demand, brought 35 _cents a pound. Potomac River fish have been scarce this week, a natural result of the ice covering the creeks where Winter seines are operated. A few catfish, carp, yel- low perch and sand perch were the only fish caught in the seines that could be legally sold here. It is possi- ble that some ba:. were caught, but it is against the law to sell them here. Oysters Scarce. Oysters have become scarce, due, it is stated, to unwillingness of oystermen to risk their health on the water dur- ing bad weather, and for the further reason, according to reports, that the oysters are not as plentiful as for- merly. Selects were sold the past few days at $2.75 a gallon, standards sell- ing at $2.25. Shell stock sold around $2.75 a bushel. Packers on the Great Lakes are sup- plying local dealers quantities of yellow pike, pickerel and whitefish, while ‘Western packers are furnishing halibut and salmon. Smelts are being received from Holland and Canada and selling at 25 cents a pound. Florida shippers are furnishing the local market supplies of trout, Spanish and king mackerel and red snappers. Crabmeat, not much in demand, was quoted at 40 cents a pound the past few days, clawmeat selling at 25 cents. Green shrimp are selling at 25 cents and cooked shrimp at 60 cents a pound. Lobsters are scarce at 75 cents. . Radio service on railroad trains and airplanes in Germany is rapidly in- creasing. Printed Taffeta Main 2348 Celanese Fabrics shown Printed Chiffon Voile.........$1.25 yard Printed Ninon Voile. .cv0ee...$1.65 yard eoas Printed Satin......cov0ee Plain Moire.ceoe..sowess..$3.50 yard GAMBLING SHRUNK BURNHAM WEALTH Widow of Slot-Machine Mag- nate Said to Have Lost Heavily on Races. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, February 9.—Race horses | that ran last, and race horses that never ran at all, carried away part of the Burnham slot machine wealth, investi- gators revealed today as they inquired further into Mrs. Selma Burnham's death. Losses ran as high as $7,000 a day, the representatives of the State’s attorney found, and $1,000 a race was not an un- usual wager. Mrs. Burnham's total bet- ting losses may have totaled $100,000. they said, hinting that at least part of this money was placed on horses that were not even entered to run. Although Mrs. Burnham frequented | Chicago race tracks where she made | her own wagers, investigators were told she placed many other bets through | men, acting upon their telephone tips. The State’s attorney’s office was seeking today to determire if Mrs. Burnham had not thus been made the victim of swindlers. Former servants and employes of the slot machine factory which Mrs. Burn- last July said Mrs. Burnham was kept under the influence of liquor much of the time during the last few months and that her interest in racing was maintained at high pitch. » A guard stood today at Acacla Ceme- tery, where the body of Sanford Burn- ham lies buried. The action was a pre- caution pending decision as to whether his body is to he exhumed as part of the general investigation into the Burn- ham family affairs, A second post-mor- tem over Mrs, Burnham'’s body was or- dered for today. The purpose was not made known, but it followed the ques- tioning of several persons yesterday. sl b | Trophy Winner Announced. | __Maj. Gen. Herbert B. Crosby, chief of | U. 8. Cavalry, has announced that Troop A, Tth Cavalry, at Fort Bliss, Tex., commanded by Capt. Vernon N. Padgett, is the winner of the Goodrich Trophy for 1928, for the highest effi- clency rating in competitive tests in problems involving Cavalry mobility, fire power and shock; that second place was won by Troop A, 5th Caval- ry, at Fort Clark, Tex., commanded by Capt. John H. Irving, and third place by Troop F, 13th Cavalry, at Fort ham inherited when her husband died | Past Riley, Kans., commanded by Capt. Gene R. Mauger. Plain Taffeta. Plain Satin... ..$2 yard .$2.50 yard THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 1. €, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1929.. 82-Year-Old Jailed For Spree, After 36 Years’ Model Life Judge Adds 60 Days for Back Talk When Chi- cagoan Evinces Grati- tude. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February - 9.—Up to Thursday night of the current week William Kearns, hale and hearty at 82, had avolded the pitfalls that yawn be- fore men. In the 36 years of his mar- ried life he had not looked upon the wine when it was red, blue or yellow; norhhnd he gambled, nor stayed out nl ts. A little quick arithmetic reveals that Mr. Kearns had remained at home something like 13,000 nights. A great deal of emotion may be pent up in 36 years. Mr. Kegrns, in the quiet of the county jail today, ruminated that after 13,000 nights of decorus deportment, & fellow becomes a wee bit bored. Thursday night Mr. Kearns, 82, but feeling quite chipper, decided to step out with the boys. Then, if ever, he reasoned, was the time to sow his wild oats. After a goodly crop had been sown he went home, where his wife, who is 80 years old, had been wondering what had happened. Though it was way bedtime, Kearns began moving the furniture into the alley. He amused himself between times by tossing bric- a-brac at such targets as attracted his playful fancy. Mostly he aimed at the garage. Mrs. Kearns finally called the police. Her husband was still in a happy frame of mind when he went before Judge Hartigan yesterday. “Thirty days,” the court said. “Thanks, Judge,” said Mr. Kearns. “What's 30 days compared to 36 | years?” “Well, make it 60 days then,” said | the court. “That's fine,” replied Kearns, “and again I thank yow” “You're welcome, and I'll make it 90 days,” Judge Hartigan told him. Kearns began to think it was a game, or something, but they led him aw: tibeacn*e he could express further grati- ude. Retires, Due to Disability. 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Mr. Howard will speak from the sub- ject, “Wanted—a Lincoln Now.” He 5 characterizes the announcement of the meeting as “a call to the colors in | name of our national martyr who saved | the Union.” | Dr. Frederick Brown Harris, pastor | of Foundry Church, is co-operating in | arrangements. Mobile Mardi Gras Thronged. MOBILE, Ala, February 9 (®).— | Throngs of visitors last night ‘witnessed | the parade of the “Krewe of Columbus,” opening event of the samual mardi gra: carnival in Mobile. The “River Hi" from Japanese mythology was chosen as a subject for the parade. The carniva: i will continue through Tuesday. DETROIT, February 9.—Funeral services for Edwin Denby, former Sec- retary of the Navy, who died yesterday in his sleep, will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church at 11 am. Monday. Members of official life in the adminis- | trations of Presidents Harding and | Coolidge are expected to attend. Messages of condolence and sympathy for the family of the former Secretary have been received from hundreds of persons with whom he had been as- sociated in his Army, Marine and Navy careers, from President. Coolidge to Mr. Denby's shipmates of the U. 8. S. Yosem- ite. ~Secretary Wilbur for the Navy and Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, for | the Corps of Marines expressed sym- pathy in messages last night. ‘While the funeral will not be a pub- iic one, representatives of scores of organizations with which the former Secretary was associated have been in- vited to attend. Members of the Michigan Naval Brigade will stand guard over the body Monday morning while it lies in state in Christ Church. The U. S. 8. Yosem- ite, aboard which Mr. Denby served during the Spanish American War as lx gunner's mate, will send representa- tives. Rev. William D. Maxon, rector of Christ Church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. BISHOP CANI;ON HONORED | NEW YORK, February 8 (#).—Bishop James Cannon, jr., of the Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday was pre- sented with the Christian Herald's dis- tinguished religious service award at a luncheon at the Hotel St. Regis. The award is a scroll and is to be made annually by the Christian Herald, a non-denominational religious weekly, | to the man who is annually adjudged | the author of the most outstanding re- ligious service in America. It carries with it a tour of the Mediterranean and the holy land. Bishop Cannon will sail next Wednesday on the Calgaric. Inspect This Marvelous Home on Sunday Washingtonians have acclaimed Burleith to be the criterion of good taste—and have found it to be the answer to their living problems. As you well know, hun- dreds of your meighbors have moved here in the last few years. There is one chance lejt for you! Go out to Burleith today! 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