Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 309, 14 September 1911 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM A'D SUX TELEGRA3I, THURSDAY SEPTE31BER 14, 1911

COST OF FOOD IS RAPIDUrSOARlNG f?nff onH . Pnra rnni Arr

aw w w w HUM a . , a a v Near Luxiirfcs-Sugar Is Still Spurting. (Palladium ' pc-lal) NEW YORK, Sept. 14. Whllo Uious-

nnas are starving in i nina ana r ranee 1 being torn with riots in protest against the high cost of rood, thero In renewed attention In - this couniry to the fact that sugar has 'reached Its highest point In 12 years, that coffee la soaring and potatoes are selling as high as $1.10 a bushel in the field. In view of this householders are psking themselves: Will this winter see a recurrence of the conditions of 190!1910 when the cost of living reached Its apex and declined slowly on'y after many so-called boycotts . against meat and other high priced commodities were declared throughout the land." To this question, economic experts iseen here today, answer no. Prices will be higher, they nay, in some instances, above those of last vinter, but they add that the man who sets his table with plain, every day fare, avoiding fancy brands and neir-lux: uries, may await the approach cf cold weather without undue anxiety. It is

pointed out that, generally speaking, with the exception of coffee, sugar, potatoes and a few canned vegetables, the present month of September was ushered in with conditions more favorable to the consumer than was the case a year ago. On Sept. 1, mess pork was quoted at $19 a barrel, wholesale, as against $24 on the same date in 1910. The wholevale price of ham is a little more than 15 cents a pound, as compared with 18 cents In the early fall of last year; western lard is selling at a fraction more than nine cents, and butter and eggs . are both comparatively reasonable and a few cents cheaper retail than last September. Flour Holds Firm. Flour of good quality Is selling at lowest retail prices at $5.95 a barrel, the same price that prevailed at this time last year, and bacon may be had at some stores for 20 cents a pound, as against 23 and 25 a year ago. "The average family" Btew costs about 28 cents a pound, as it did last' year, though experts pay that with all feeding crops short it is not likely that beef will go higher as the winter progresses. The cost of poultry will be largely lot Aim n asI tf iaM cfn crr VsA I era

Indications are that the shortage of potatoes are serious, not only in this country but in Great Britain and Germany. In the fall of last year one could buy potaties in the field at 55 cents a bu3hel; today the prices range from 85 cents to more than a dollar. Canned peas, beans and tomatoes also will be higher, but rice remains cheaper and unless there is a marked advance tn

pork, it is argued that the man of slender means can provide for his family without serious ttrain. . f 8ugar and Coffee to Fall. Sugar and coffee are phenomenally high, but those who are studying the market predict that decreased consumption which; Invariably follows a prohibitive advance, will soon restore these , two breakfast t table , necessities to a more normal level. No. 7 standard Rio- spot coffee brought 13 cents a pound, wholesale, in New York last Saturday as against

10 cents a year ago; and the standard grade of granulated, sugar was quoted wholesale at 6.70 cents per pound, the highest level since. July, 4899. Failure of the European sugar beet crop and' poor prospects In Cuba are given as the cause of the abrupt Jump in the sugar market. . . ; It is almost Impossible to strike an intelligent average of the price to the consumers, so much depending upon the location of the dealers store.

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Wood Too Hard to Burn. Thero are certain kinds of wood that are too hard to burn or refuse to ignite for some other reason, such as ironwood and the oocl brier root, but it is a curiosity to come aoro3 a piece of common deal the soft, light wood of which so many boxes are made that cannot be set tire to. The piece of wood iu question was common white deal from Sweden, but was remarkable for its comparative weight. It hud formed part of a toat belonging to a whaler and bad beou dragged below the surface of tho water to the depth of more than half u mile by a bar pooned whale. The length of line and the short distance from the point of descent after being struck at which the whale rose to the surface was a proof. of the depth to which it had dragged the boat. Only part of the boat came up again at the end of the line, and it was taken on board when the whale had been killed. That piece of wood was so hard that it would not burn in a gas jet. The weight of water had compressed it. London Standard. They Were "Over." He was a regular patron of the restaurant. Perhaps that is why he felt justified in making clever remarks to the waitresses, remarks which they were puzzled to know how to answer. One day, however, the smallest and tlmidest girl happened to be serving this irritating customer, and it fell to her to answer him in kind. "I'll have some steak," he said, coming in late for dinner, "and some squash, and some Got some baked potatoes, fine, brown baked potatoes?" "Baked potatoes are all over," said the girl. rje leaned back in his chnir and gazed at her quizzically. "Baked potatoes all over, are they?" he replied. "AH over what?" ""With," she replied simply. Youth's Companion. , . ., . ,

Four Hundred Indiana Farmers Will Attend Farmers Congress

Chivalrous Johnnie. "What's the matter, dear?" "I have jut bad a fight with Johnnie over divldiii' the candy you gave us." "Was there no one to take your part?" "Yes'ru; Johuuio took it."-IIoustpri Tost. .

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(Palladium Special) MARION, Ind., Sept. 14. The thirtyfirst annual session of the Farmers National Congress will be held in Columbus, Ohio, October 12, according to theannouncement made by Joshua Strange, of Marlon, who is president of the congress. Arrangements for the conclave are already well under way

while it was announced at the close of last year's convention that the gather

ing had been the best ever held since the society was formed, it is fully believed that this year's program will

prove of even greater interest.

Mr. Strange will devote practically

all his time from now until October 12, completing arrangements for the annual meeting. He Is at this time pre

paring a list of 400 . persons whom

Governor Marshall will appoint as del

egates to the convention 'from Indi

ana. He has been informed that Ohio

will have a delegation of about 4,000

present. Of this number 1,000 has al

ready been selected.

The distinctive purpose of the con

gress is to consider broad question of national importance which concern agriculture, and to voice the wishes of the farmers of the country by resolutions," said Mr. Strange. "The congress has always preserved a progressive yet conservative course in its res

olutions which has given it much in

fluence. These resolutions have been brought to the consideration of the congress of the United States in a strong, dignified, careful manner by the legislative agent giving further in

fluence to the congress. Hence it has never been stronger influential than at present. This power can be held and increased by a large attendance of representative delegates from many differ ent states. Then the body which has been one of the strongest Influences in securing what legislation beneficial to agriculture has been enacted in the past, will have even more influence in the work of the future. To accomplish this work for agriculture a little sacrifice on the part of the individual may sometimes be necessary for the

good of the cause. "The speakers who will appear before the congress will in no way interfere with those who have graced former occasions. President Taft will be present if possible, but the protracted session of an extra congress may have so disarranged his plans that he will find it difficult to carry out his wishes in this respect. The assistant secretary of agriculture, Hon. W. M. Hays, will be present and address the congress. He has been a power in his position in promoting educational legislation, and he is also an authority on breeding. He is an eloquent speaker and will say something very profitable. President Thompson of Ohio State University, is one of the country's

strong men and what he will have to say will be Interesting and useful. Secretary" Sandles of the Ohio state board of agriculture is a ready, eloquent forceful speaker who will add much to the occasion. "Governor Harmon of Ohio is prominent in the public eye in a national way and all will be interested to see and bear him. His message to the farmers will be worth heeding. It is hoped that GifTord Pinchot will also be on the program in the interest of that allimportant subject Conversation. Hon. Lewis Nixon, though a specialist in naval architecture will say something of interest to the farmers of the country. The subject of good roads can not be emphasized too much and its interests will be ably represented by Hon. Jesse Taylor, secretary of the Ohio flood road federation. Wm. A. Bates, of Denver, Col., president of the American shipping society, will be another valued addition to the program. Dean Plumb of thje agricultural college of the state university is well known by reputation to farmers all over the country and those at the congress will be glad to hear him. President tSone and Prof. Christy, of Indiana university, will be on the program also." Other well known workers for the farming world at the agricultural college will also be e the program. One half day of the program will be- given to an inspection of the state agricultural college, which ranks among the best in the country. President Strange announces that the railroad passengers associations have granted the delegates attending the Farmers' National congress a rate of one and one-half fare for the round trip. Practically all arrangements for the holding of the congress have been started and many have been completed at this early date.

NAVAL EXPERTS TO HAVE CONFERENCE

Action to Be Taken to Defeat Installation of Taylor System.

Our Firt Cotton Export. The earliest exports of cotton from America were made In 1785, in which year one bajj was sent from Charleston to Liverpool, while twelve were sent from Philadelphia and one from New York.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 14. A conference of representatives from every navy yard and arsenal in the United

States has been called for September 19, at Rock Island. 111., when the first united action toward defeating any possible plans of the Navy Department to install the Taylor system of shop management in these Government works will be taken. William H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Machinists, and closely allied with Columbia Lodge of Machinists, composed of the machinists employed at the Washington navy yard, today announced that the conference had been called. To Defeat Plan. A systematic effort toward defeating the plans of the Government to adopt a system which he declares will work to the disadvantage not only of the thousands of expert machinists of the Government, but will be launched at this conference. At least three representatives from each navy yard and arsenal in the United States will attend the conference. Mr. Johnston and Mr. F. Elder are two of the three Washington men. who will be present. The third will be selected within the next day or two. Mr. Johnston will leave Washington Thursday night for Rock Island. He will stop off in Chicago for a short time to confer with the machinists in that city regarding the Taylor systemSomething of a sensation was caused in machinists' circles this morning when the positive statement was made by Mr. Johnston that already the Navy Department has taken preliminary steps toward installing the Taylor system in the Washington yard. No Action Yet. Acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop said this morning that until the commission appointed to investigate the merits of the Taylor system has made its report, no effort to have it

adopted by any of the yards or arsenals of the Government will be made. "Mr. Taylor, in his book explaining the objects of the Taylor system," Mr. Johnston said this morning, "directs that supervisors introduce the system gradually. No efforts should be made, he says, to revolutionize the existing systems in one day. 'Go about it a step at a time,' he advises, as complaints are sure to be lodged if the old system is discontinued and the new one installed at one sweep of the pen.' " Tells of Changes.

This, Mr. Johnston says, is what the

officials of the Navy Department are tryins to do. Several innovations in shop management have been made at the Washington yard recently, he says, and any one familiar with the Taylor method readily will recognize them as preparatory steps toward adopting the much opposed system. Acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop made the positive announcement this morning that the Taylor system of shop management will not be introduced in the Washington navy yard under the present administration. "If any new order is put into effect it will be some modification of the Taylor or other systems now being tried out," he continued. "Our employes may be certain that the management ideas of Mr. Taylor will not be put into force."

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