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RET! MERCHANTS DO LAR6E BUSINESS FIRST CLASS GREEN STUFF VAN ISHES LIKE HOT CAKES POTATOES MAY ADVANCE. Fish Crop on Hand Becoming Scarce But More Will Arrive Soon- Grain Market Inactive. The retail merchants of the city yes terday experienced the heaviest busi ness of the year. Trade in all lines was unusually brisk, as a result all the first class green stuff was cleaned up all over the city. Potatoes are selling at $1.65 to $1.75 per huntlred, some dealers holding the opinion they will go higher. Eggs did not come in with any Sat urday rush and they are just about holding their own in supply and de mand. The price paid to farmers is 22 l-2c and the retail price is 25c a dozen. A better quality of eggs was never before lfandled by fthe /mer chants, however, it is to be regreted that once in a while a farmer tries to work off some inferior stock, but In the end he is the loser, for the merchant generally knows who he is and avoids taking his goods when eggs are plentiful in the middle of the sum mer. Seed potatoes are beginning to move Well, remarked a leading merchant yes terday. Oysters have been scarce and fresh smelts are not plentiful, but the Columbia river crop will soon be in again. Some dealers reported a scar city of country butter for Saturday. The supply of poultry is considerably below the demand. Every dealer vis ited reported that he could not .get enough poultry to supply his cus tomers. 1 While there has been nothing notable happen in the local markets for the past few weeks, the season, however, Is advancing toward the active period, and in a few more weeks we will see a healthy spring movement in all lines. The season in Walla Walla Is more advanced than at any other point in the state. The local grain market is inactive at this time because of the fluctuating market, wheat ranging in price, dur ing the past week in Chicago of 6c a bushel. What wheat remains for Kale in this section is being held at too high a figure for speculative buy ing. Retail grain prices have advanced 5 to 10 per cent in Spokane. Home grown hothouse asparagus and cucum bers are in the Falls City market. Local wholesale houses report a shortage of green stuff for outside markets because of the cool weather, garden truck is not growing fast. Chicago Futures. CHICAGO, March 6. —The leading futures on the Chicago Board of Trade ranged tod£iy as follows: Articles. Open. High. Low. Close. Wheat — May 115% 116% 115% 116% July 103% 104% 103% 104% Sept 97% 98 97 98 Corn — May 67% 68% 67% 68% Jul v ..| 66% 67% 66% 67% Sept 66% 67% 66% 67% Oats— Mav 55% 56% 55% 56% July 50% 50% 50% 50% Sept 41 41% 41 41% Classified Ads for Results. Wheat. Bluestem—sl.lo to $1.12. Turkey Red—sl. club —ysc to ysc. Barley. Barley—sl.2o f. o. b. Fruit and Vegetables—Wholesale. Potatoes —Per cwt., $1.00. Apples—Per n-.x, 60c@51.25. Onion—sl@ 1.25 per sack. Carrots —Per sack, 75c. Cabbage .home grown—Per cwt., 52.00. Spinach—Per half crate. 00c. Fruit and Vegetables —Retail Grape Fruit —Dozen.. $1.00. Hothouse Lettuce —Per lb., 35c. Sweet Cider —Per gal., 30c. Bananas —Per doz., 40c. Potatoes —$1.65@51.75 cwt. Cabbage—Per lb., 4c. Celery—Per bunch, 15c. Spinach—Per ;b„ sc. Lemons —Per doz., 35 @ 30c. Oranges—Per doz., 2 , Kt60?. Fruits and Nuts —Retail. Italian Chestnuts—Per lb., 25c Orange Peel —Per lb., 30c. Citron —Per lb., 30c. Lemon Peel—Per lb., 3'oc. Walnuts—Per lb., 20c. Almonds —Per lb., 25c. Pecans —Per lb., 25c. Brazils —Per lb., 25c. Filberts—Per lb., 25c. Dried Fruits—Retail. Figs—Per pkg., @ 15c- Dried Apricots—Per lb., Raisins —Per lb., 12% c. Malaga Raisins —Per box, 65c. Peaches —Per lb., loc. Apples—Per Jb., 12%® 15c. Sugar—Retail. Beet Sugar—s6.so. Cane Suerar —$6.75. Fresh Beef—Retail. Porterhouse —Per lb.. 12 l-2@lsc. T-Bone —Per lb., 18c. Sirloin—Per lb., 12 1-2® 15c. Flat Bonos and T.Loin—Per IK. 15c. Round Steak—Per lb., 12%@15c. Short Rib—Per lb., 12 l-2c. Flank —Per lb., 10@12 l-2c. Hamburg—Per lb., B@loc. Rump—Per lb., 10 @12 l-2c. Pork. Pig Hocks—Per lb.. 6c. Pigs Feet, uncleaned —Per doz., 25C. Pigs Feet, cleaned —Per doz., 40c. Pork Chops—Per lb., 12 1-1© 18c. Shoulder s^eak —Per 11 @1- l-2c. Mutton. Legs —Per lb., 15@18c. Loin chops—Per lb., 15@22c. French chops, weight first Per lb., 18 @ 20c. Shoulder Chops—Per lb., 12% c. Shoulders —Per lb.. 20@12V_c. Brisket —Per lb., 7@Bc. Stews —Per lb., - 7c. Veal. Cutlets —Per lb., 15@20c. Chops —Per lb., 15 @ 20c. Shoulder —Per lb., 12V4C. What Commodities Cost in Local Wholesale and Retail Markets SPEGUUTOHS TAKE MODERATE STEPS MONEYED MEN DRAW FAVOR- ABLE CONCLUSIONS FROM FORMER ACTION. Market Opsrations on Minor Scale— Principally Confined to Obscure Stocks. NEW YORK, March 6.—The specu lative fraternity operated on the long side of the stock market' today, but on a moderate scale. They seemed to draw favorable conclusions from the action on yesterday's market of the Kansas Southern stocks and Canad ian Pacific! group based in case on ru mors of coming control of E. H. Harri man and on the other on an absorp tion of Wisconsin Central into the system. The effect was seen in t'he favor shown today to stocks of minor systems which might be merged to advantage in larger systems. The confidence with which several such stocks were pushed forward was not at all impaired by the fact that the Kan sas City Southern itself was quite violently ractionary under the weight of profit-taking sales while the Can adian Pacific group was neglected and inclined to be heavy. Outside of the rather obscure stocks to which the speculation turned, the market opera tions were not on an important scale. The evidence that funds are again ac cumulating in banks hands, induced an execution of renewal of pressure for investment wh'ch has shown some signs of flagging, and especially in the tone of the recent market. The sup ply of funds available in the money market is growing so abundant again that the prospects of a heavy supply of gold is viewed wifh equanimity. The t'rivial price changes at the close of the day reveal the 'inconclusive character of the dealings. The decrease in the cash holdings of the banks are unex plained by the known movements of money, but the matter has little im portance in view of the soft tone man ifested by all departments of t*he mon ey market. Bonds were firm. Total sales, par J value. $1,418,000. • I United States 4s coupon advanced! 1-4 per cent on call during the week. Maintain Gold Standard. ST. PETERSBURG, March 6.—Dur ing the course of the debate on the budget in the duma, Minister of Fi nance Kokovsoff emphasized the nec essity of maintaining the gold stand ard. "At the present," he said, "the sta bility of our finances is as great as before the war and the intenal distur bances.' Rogers Loses H&ndlcap. CHICAGO, March 6.— J. Rogers lost a hard fought handicap wrestling match with Joe Olsen here last night Rogers agreed to throw Olsen once in 30 minutes. Women Want "No Wine." COLUMBUS, Ind., March 6. —A num ber of the women of Columbus have been circulating a petition asking Mrs. Taft' not to permit the serving of wine at White House dinners. Steel Train To Be Put On. I DENVER, Marcn s.—A new through ! passenger train between Denver and St. Louis, composed of all steel cars, to be known as the "Colorado-St. Louis Lim ited," will be put on by the Union Pa cific railroad, commencing- April 4. Loaf—Per lb., 15c. Stew —Per lb., 6@Sc. Ham. Hams, single—Per lb., 16@17 l-2c. Hams, sliced—Per lb., 20@200. Wide Bacon. Single Side—Per lb., 18@20c. When Cut —Per lb., 20@22 l-2c. Fish—Retail, Salmon —Per lb., 15c. Halibut—Per lb., 15c. True Cod—Per lb., 12 %c. Codfish —2 lbs., 25c. Eastern Oysters—Per can, 75c. Salmon Trout—Per lb., 18 @ 20c. Smelt—Per lb„ 12 %c. Crabs —20 @ 25c. OlympiaOysters—Per qt., 7X)c. * Bulk Clams—Per qt., 25c. Shell Clams —3 for 25c. Lobsters—Per lb., 30c. Shrimp—Per lb., 20c. Poultry—Wholesale. Chickens (dressed) —Per lb. 17©20 c Turkeys—Per lb., 22% c. Ducks—Per lb., 12 l-2c. Geese—Per lb., 12 l-2c. Poultry—Retail. Chickens —(dressed) 18@20c lb. Turkeys (dressed) —Per lb., 25c. Ducks and Gees6—Per lb., 17c. Butter and Eggs—Retail. Butter—Per lb., 25 @ 35c. • Butter—Creamery, 80c. Eggs—Fresh, 25c dozen. Wood and Coai—Retail. Lump Coal —Per ton, $9. Second grade Wood—Per cord, $7 50 Red Fir, (16-in., delivered) —Pe> cord, $8.00. Slab Wood —Per cord, $6.75. Anthracite —Per ton, $18. Forage—Wholesale. Wheat Hay—Per ton. $13. Alfalfa—Per ton, $10.50. Timothy—Per ton, $14. Forage—Retail. Alfalfa —Per ton, $16. Wheat—Per ton. $18. Tim^thv—Per ton. $20. Feed Corn —Per lb., 2 l-4c. Millstuffs—Retail. Rolled Barley—Per ton, |28. Bran—Per ton., $25. Middlings—Per ton, $28. Flour (high grade patent)—sl.so per sack. Flour (second grade) per sack $1.35 Shorts —Per ton, $27. Chicken Feed —Per sack, $2.10@2.25 Livestock. Cows—s3.so @4. Steers —$4.50 @5.25. Hogs—(lso to 225 lbs.) $6.50@7. Hogs—(l2s to 150 lbs.) $6.25@6.75. Hogs—(22s to 275 lbs.) $6.25@6.75. Hogs—(27s lbs. and up) $5.75@6.25. Calves (125 to 200 lbs.)— 4 l-2@»c. Calves (over 230 lbs.) —4@4 l-2c. Sheep—Best' weathers. $6@6.50. Sheep—Mixed, $5.75@6.2a. Ewes —$5.75@6.25. SUNDAY TTNTON-STATESMAN, WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON. MARCH 7, 1909 KENTUGKIAN FLEES FROM NATIVE STATE DEPREDATIONS OF NIGHT-RIDERS CAUSE MAN TO MOVE TO WALLA WALLA. Writes Letter to Home Paper in Which He Explains Circumstances Which Affected His Leaving. w It is not often fhat the depredations of the night-riders back 'in Kentucky are brought home with a force to peo ple of the Pacific coast and the city of W alia W alia, but there is now a resident of this city who came west be cause the outlaw element in his native state threatened not only his life, des troyed his property and made life bur densome. but caused him to fear for the safety of his family. C. C. Shemwell. a native of the state of Kentucky, and a brother of C. L. Shemwell, of this city, was forced t'o leave the land of his birth, after he had lived there and prospered for more than 60 years, and the following letter, written to the Courier-Journal in Elkton, Ky.. where he formerly liv ed. is self-explanatory: Walla Walla, Washington, Feb. 20 1909. "Editor Courier-Journal, Elkton, Ky. "Dear Sir: —On Januarv 5., 1909. I arrived in i"he Walla Walla valley di rectly from the state of Kentuckv. I brought my wife and seven children with me; we have come into this state Lingerie Waist, made of fine Mull, front made with clusters of fine tucks and trimmed with band of handsome Paris ian Embroidery in soft colors. Price $6.50. IMPORTANT —Hundreds of Stewart, Howe & May (S. H. MJ) Silk Waists, all colors and sizes* made from Taffeta and Messaline Silk. Guaranteed not to split or crack. $7.50 Values Special at $4.95 Bargain Basement Best quality Table Oil Cloth, price of all common colors, yard ... 15^ Large line of Ladies' Belts, made to sell at 35c, 50c and 75c; some are slightly soiled —great bargains at .. 10^ An assortment of Ladies' Neckwear, in cluding 25c Collars —25c and 50c Stocks and Bows; your choice at 5^ Good gray Enameled Coffee Pots. 25<» Brass Extension Rods for Lace Curtains extend to 54 inches —several styles lOtf Best Oil Opaque "Window Shades, 7 feet long, one yard wide—good colors. 50tf Cheaper Opaque Shades —the usual 50c quality; our price ... 35£ Nazereth Waists for Children, made with tape and buttons; very cheap at 10^ Nothing like them for children. Easy, comfortable, healthful and durable. Nazareth Waist ..... 25c Acorn Waists 15c Acorn Waists in the base ment, slightly imper fect 10c First Showing of New Spring Models in Lingerie Waists _. . Fo L^ o "?^ W ® ann T^ e a £ a . dv ance showing of the new models in Lingerie Waists which are to be favored this Spring. This is the first authentic display of Spring Waists pi csented in Walla Walla, and we frankly admit that we experienced ponsiderable difficulty in obtaining such a widely varied assortment. We will not attempt to describe many of the models in this announcement, but invite you to come and see them—inspect and examine at your leisure. They are the most beautiful Waists that it has ever been our good fortune to present for your ap proval—they possess every innovation and new style effect that make the models for Spring so overwhelmingly beautiful. For this first showing we have made the prices exceptionally attractive and you can be one of the first to introduce the new Waists for a very moderate sum as the fol lowing items prove: " " These First Waist Values May Prove Also the Best as the Season Advances Tailored Linen Waist —Very plain, with broad band down th e front, large pearl buttons, tailored cuffs and collar, side pocket, extremely stylish; Price $4.00. An Event of Importance Beginning This Week Formal Spring Exhibit of Exclusive Millinery Conveying our interpretation of the season's modes in the highly accredited productions of our own artistes and our selections from other noteworthy sources. An invitation is extended to all to examine the new models. Tailored Gowns and Street Suits in an Extensive Presenta- are to be prominently favored. Not that they will replace dainty white frocks, but that they possess such charm in their new style fea tures, in the,new colorings, and the ornate trimmings, that every woman will find fashion's preference for Tailored Gowns so pro nounced that it will be more indispensable than ever in the spring wardrobe. In bringing this section to it s present evident degree of com pleteness, we have chosen extensively, but critically, from the high est stypes that have come from the foremost designers. Many of these new models have been chosen especially for the charming innovations introduced in the long coats. In all these innovations there is a notable absence of the com moplace which would detract from the individuality of the styles. We wish to emphasize the fact that customers now have ad vantages for selection that will not be surpassed later in the season. HEAR THE SOUL OF THE KRAKANER SING In the making of The Krakauer is used the finest material that money can buy, and much that money cannot buy, for Krakauer genius, Krakauer ideals, the cumulative ex perience of three generations, and the Krakauer artisan's pride in his work —these are priceless. Style 23 —Krakauer "upright" Grand 5450 Mignon, "horizontal" Grand . $750. Krakauer Baby Grand .... 8850 Hanger & Thompson to make our home. Five years ago the thought of leaving Kentucky had not entered my mind. More than 61 years ago I was born in Todd county, Kentucky -*nd spent all of my life in that country. Until within the past few months nothing had ever occurred to me to make me th'nk of leaving my home, the place of my birth and .'he neighbors of a life-time. After one has lived for 61 years among neigh bors. it is more of a trail to leave, than the one who has never tried it will im agine, but owing to existing conditions in my native county of Todd, I found it absolutely necessary for the pres ervation of my life and my property and the welfare of my family that I must, if necessary, sacrifice all and leave. "My troubles are similar to those which have been related in your paper; from time to time by residents or for mer residents of the Blue Grass state. I owned 240 acres of good land ar.d had spent all my life in the cultiva tion of tobacco, but' the midnight as sassins who have taken it upon them selves to rule or ruin my native state, made it impossible for me to continue in my business. I sold my farm at a sacrifice of $2,000 or more; during the year preceding my leaving the state of Kentucky, my barns were burned, my machinery, buggies and sheds all went fo fed the flames. My loss by fire at the hands of those who are duling Kentucky by means of the torch and intimidation was more than $2,000. But I consider myself exceedingly fortun ate i'o escape with only the loss of money. Many nights I have sat all nierht with my gun 'n my hand loaded with buck shot? in order to protect my j property from the midnight raiders, j "Life is too short and my family is t*>o dear to me to spend the remainder of my days in a community and state where lawlessness appears to rein supreme. So, with aching heart, I have taken my fairfly and left the i Blue Grass state forever. It pains me more than words can express to be compelled to write these words con-1 Net Waists in ecru and white,! a large range of styles, sleeves tucked; regular $6.50 values; Priced at $4.95. tion of Entirely New Styles This indeed promises to be a season in which Tailored Gowns cerning a spot in which I was born and lived for more than 60 years of my life. I write these words that you may know why I left i*he state of Ken tucky, and, if it is possible, they may have some influence on the authorities of that state and will perhaps *tir them to renewed activity in the defense of property and life. If these words can not have that effect, they may per haps induce other fathers and mothers who have families to rear and protect, to leave a place where lawlessness runs rampant, and seek otner fields where the officials and citizensh'p alike endeavor t'o enforce the lay to the end that all may secure justice. For many of mv old friend < and neighbors I have the tenderest feelings, but to those who are disgracing the county and vicin t> by their lawlessness, I have only the feelings of contempt, and sincerely hope that in the end fhev will meet their just rewards." CHICAGO, March 6. —Tony Caponi and Eddie MeCoorty have been match ed for a 20-round fight at Billings, Mont., March 17. An arrangement was reached here Thursday. Th.* men will weigh in at 158 pounds. NEW ORLEANS. March 6.—Fred die Welsh of England knocked out Ray Bronson of Indianapolis in the 13th round of what was to be a 20 round bout before the West Side Ath letic club last night. General Strike Threatened. LYNX. Mass., March 6.—A general •strike of McKav machine stitcher* in Lynn shoe factories is threatened, un less a new wage scale is adopted by Monday next. The stitchers in 14 fac tories went out today. Some manu facturers have signed the new scale. TAILORED WAISTS of fine check Dimity, made with eight broad tucks down the front, at-! tached cuff's, medium height collar. Price $1.50. Match for Twenty Rounds. Welsh Knocks Out Bronson Classified ads for results. Lingerie Waist, made with embroidered all over front com bined with rows of narrow tucks, tailored collar; pri«N! $3.00. SUITS THAT FIT TO SUIT! From $5.00 Up! "Conqueror Brand" Hat. in Spring's latest styles and shades. Inter-Ocean Brand Shirts that go on and oft' like a coat. In all the latest colors and stripes. Spring Neckwear Now Showing. The Bridge Clothing Company Classified Ads For Quick Results Lingerie Waist made of fin grade India Linen, front laid it clusters of fine tucks separate* by narrow rows of embroider] in colors. Soft low collar edge< with Valenciennes Lace. Pric« $5.00. Bargain Basement Children's Black Cotton Hose, good, strong stockings, 10 and 15c values at and 10£ Ladies' Shopping Bags, black and colors, good assortment, f»0 and 75c values at 41£ Tin Hour Sifters, made with side handle, revolving shaker; special at 10£ Imitation Cut Glass Berry Set, bowl* and six sauce dishes; special at —28£ Boys' Baseball Bats —good quality; clear wood; special at 10^ Marbles for boys—Cloth sack of marbles including 10 glass and china shooters and 15 common marbles; special at Cuban Mineral Cement —a wonderful ar ticle for mending china or glass; brok en places can hardly be detected. Price 20< diamond dyes \ -TO UST TO DYE HITt / \X>IAMONtf / VjSYES Any one can use Diamond Dyes. They are made for home use and home economy. A new Item of interest in the big store. We have put in a complete line of colors of Diamond Dyes for use on cot ton and wool fabrics at the Drug Sunday Counter. PAGE 3