KANSAS CITY DEPARTMENT

Harvey Posey has opened his elegant new store at 47th and Prospect.

John E. Nelson, of the Evans-Smith Drug Co., left October 1 to accept a position in Milwaukee.

P. A. Tannihill, who has been clerking for Harry Lilley, is now in business for himself at 18th and Myrtle.

Jud. T. Wilkes, who recently sold his drug store at 23rd and Holmes, is visiting his old home, Charleston, S. C.

J. E. Sheets is again in the drug business, having recently bought from Brown Bros. the Central Pharmacy, 12th and Central.

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Pugh, 3935 Main St., are enjoying a two months' vacation trip in the Northwest and on the Pacific Coast.

Eugene Burnett, of L. H. Burnett & Sons, 37th and Main Sts., was married September 9 to Miss Beula Perkins, of Topeka, Kansas.

W. T. Campbell has purchased from Geo. R, Cooper, a half interest in the Greenwood Pharmacy, 27th and Cleveland, and will act as manager.

Dr. Lee Haynes, owner of the Westport Pharmacy, has added another store to his possessions, has purchased the Kirby Pharmacy, 31st and Brooklyn.

G. W. Wilson, for several years head clerk for W. E. Bodley in Armourdale, has resigned and accepted a position with W. H. Stone, 12th and Osage Ave.

Dr. J. C. Watts, who recently sold his interest in the Penn Pharmacy, 14th and Penn., has purchased the Monroe Pharmacy, St. John and Monroe Ave.

The Oak St. Pharmacy, 42nd and Oak, property of the late Dr. J. C. Egelston, was sold September 10 to Friedson Bros., brokers, and resold by them to Dr. Beatty.

Dr. Earl Donaldson is now part owner of Matthews' Pharmacy. The new firm has moved the store to Old Westport and it will be known as the Mill Creek Pharmacy.

Harry T. Lilly has sold his Red Cross Drug Store in Armourdale to his father, Mr. Tom Lilly. This gives Tom two stores on Kansas Ave. Harry is putting a line of toilet articles on the market.

Dr. Joseph Liersch, son of C. Liersch, one of Kansas City's pioneer druggists, was married September 3 to Miss Maude Lehman. After a short honeymoon trip they are at home at 1237 Denver Ave., Kansas City.

Ed. C. Himberg, for 15 years with Eli Lilly & Co., Kansas City Branch, is now with the McPike Drug Co. as a salesman. Mr. Walter Bates, formerly with the Evans-Smith Drug Co., is filling Mr. Himberg's place at Lilly's.

Charles Castle, house salesman at the EvansSmith Drug Co., celebrated the first day of his vacation by getting married. As Charlie didn't tell us be

forehand and he hasn't returned yet, we are unable to state the lady's name.

F. A. Orr, the Armourdale druggist, and James Laidlaw, sundry salesman for Faxon & Gallagher, made the trip to Montana and registered for the land drawing. Up to date, it appears their names are still in the pot, and not likely to come out.

Guy Powell, who has been "branded" and "tatooed" as a Faxon and Gallagher man, now leaves his job as city salesman and takes up work with the J. Hungerford Smith Co., and Hal Soden, of Faxon's City Department, commences where Guy left off.

At a recent election, it was voted to supply school books free to children with money from the state school fund. This relieves many druggists of the task of selling these books at practically no profit, and saves them from a heavy investment each year.

Joseph H. Freedman, proprietor of the Popular Pharmacy, Independence and Harrison St., has taken up the study of medicine, having enrolled in a Chicago medical college. His partner, Dr. Geo. Ringle, is in charge of the store during Mr. Freedman's absence.

Mudge & Myerly, the recent purchasers of Young's Pharmacy, 9th and Washington Sts., had just got settled in their new location, when a "healthy," "young" fire came along and mussed things up for them. After a month's loss of business, they are again going at full speed. Mr. Myerly was manager of the J. C. Wirthman store, 31st and Cherry, and his partner, Mr. Mudge, has been in the insurance business.

ST. LOUIS LOCALS

The Anti-Monopoly Drug Store is now located in its new home at 7th and Market Sts.

Cadle Bostic is managing the Linmar Pharmacy, at Vandeventer and Washington avenues.

W. L. Moenig, Ph. G., 1897, expects to locate in the retail business in Missouri in the near future.

Gerhard Knewitz, Ph. B. '05, is in business at East St. Louis, and invites correspondence with classmates.

Thomas B. Chambers spent the summer at Laumann's Drug Store, Jefferson and Russell Aves., and is now hard at work at school.

Cecil R: Parks spent his summer at the West End Hotel Pharmacy and is now hard at work again with his school of pharmacy studies.

A. H. Mayerhoffer has spent the summer with A. G. Schlueter, 401 Collinsville Ave., East St. Louis, Ill., and anticipates finishing his college course this winter.

Judging from recent programs, the St. Louis Pharmaceutical Society is much interested in milk. The members have long been familiar with the milk of human kindness.

The St. Louis Medical Society resumed regular meetings, September 20. The President, Dr. Louis H. Behrens, Ph. G., is much interested in pharmacy as well as medicine.

Ike S'Renco, manager of the S'Renco Pharmacy, Maplewood, Mo., has built up a reputation as a window trimmer and decorator. Mr. S'Renco puts a new display in his windows every week.

George B. Hulick, P. D., Class '10, is manager of The Freeman-Pettijohn Pharmacy, 16th and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Hulick will be pleased to know of the whereabouts of his classmates.

The St. Louis Pharmaceutical Society had an outing, September 9, and visited one of the ice cream manufacturing plants. At the October 14 meeting, City Chemist Thomas A. Buckland will lecture on milk and its adulteration.

Edwin Schroeder is a student in the St. Louis

University Medical School and will be pleased to hear from his pharmacy classmates.

F. Parks is located with A. D. Horstman, 300 S. 4th St., East St. Louis, Ill., and is much interested in pharmacy.

A get together meeting of the Alumni Association of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy will be held at Liederkranz Hall, Friday evening, October 28. Dancing, a light lunch and other attractions are on the program. President C. W. Tritschler is looking after the details.

E. L. SCHROEDER.

L. E. Brown spent the summer at the Maplewood Pharmacy, where he served

as apprentice. Mr. Brown will continue his studies this winter.

The St. Louis Medical Society will receive about $35,000.00 from the estate left by Mrs. Francisca Bartscher, the mother of a deceased member of the society, Dr. Hugo Bartscher. This generosity rather startles the society, which has met with much difficulty in raising funds to secure and maintain its present home. to make use of this money as a nucleus for better quarters. We hope the legacy will suggest to the minds of some who are interested in pharmacy the propriety of following such an excellent example and remember the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

L. E. BROWN.

It is now proposed

MARKET REVIEW

Saint Louis, September 27, 1913.

The change of the season and the approach of cooler weather has stimulated commercial activity in drug, chemical and allied lines, so that the movement into consuming channels shows a satisfactory volume, an increase in which is anticipated with the advance of the season if the present optimistic views of dealers are realized.

The price range of the month has been sharply upward, with many leading staples affected, owing largely to a growing scarcity of spot supplies of many botanicals and the increased cost of production of numerous drúg and chemical products. Most notable among the advances is that on Citric Acid and Citrates, reflecting the short citrus crop, alcohol on the corn shortage, glycerin on the increase in the consumption of crude, cocaine reflecting early tariff revision.

A list of the principal items affected since our last issue, a brief summary of conditions under which fluctuations occurred and current quotations for quantities ordinarily purchased by druggists, follow:

Cod Liver Opium.--Advanced; although a weaker undertone is reported in the primary market, due largely to the probable extent of the new crop, which is now estimated will reach if not exceed 9,000 cases; on spot a strengthening tendency reflects the contemplated doubling of the duty, following the enactment of the tariff revision measure in its present form. Prime gum meeting the U. S. P. requirement is now quoted at $6.40 to $6.75; high-test Karahissar at $6.65 to $7.00; powdered, $8.75 to $8.95; granulated, $8.90 to $9.10 the pound.

Morphine; the price is unchanged on the basis effective for the past year, and although the movement into consuming channels is light, the probable early enactment of the tariff revision measure, doubling the duty, has induced manufacturers to hold present prices firmly, which for salts are as follows: Sulphate is now quoted at $4.75 the ounce for eighth ounce vials; ounces, 20c, and five ounce tins, 5c the ounce lower; ten ounce lots are subject to a further discount of 5c, and twenty-five ounce lots, 10c the ounce; the other salts in eighth ounce vials are now quoted as follows: Alkaloid, acetate, $5.85; hydrochloride, $5.85; phosphate, $7 60; diacetyl-alkaloid, $6.70; diacetyl-hydrochloride, $6.40; ethyl-hydrochloride, $8.15.

Codeine; although the demand is light at this time, the approach of the season of greatest demand and the influence of early action on the measure providing for a revision of the tariff, induces manufacturers to maintain present prices firmly, with the various salts quoted as follows: Alkaloid, hydrochloride and nitrate are now quoted at $7.10 the ounce for one ounce vials; phosphate, 50c, and sulphate 25c the ounce lower. Eighth ounce vials, 20c the ounce higher.

Cocaine; advanced; two advances, the total of which is fifty cents the ounce, have been made by manufacturers of this anaesthetic and narcotic chemical, in anticipation of the imposition of

a heavy import duty on not only this derivative, but also cocoa leaves. Alkaloid is now quoted at $5.15; hydrochloride, $4.40; sulphate, $6.80; all for eighth ounce vials. One ounce vials, 20c, and five ounce cans, 25c the ounce lower.

Quinine; the price maintenance agreement between Java bark growers and European sulphate makers is responsible for a very firm tone, and on the basis of the agreement, further advances are not unlooked for, as the bark unit and conditions of the agreement work out a price two cents in advance of that effective at this time. The next Amsterdam bark sale is scheduled for October 2, but as only druggists' bark will be offered, manufacturing bark having been withdrawn, the result is of but little interest. Sulphate and bisulphate are now quoted as follows: 100-oz. tins, 25c; 50-oz. tins, 26c; 25-oz. tins, 27c; 5-oz. tins, 31c; 1-oz. tins, 34c; 1-oz. vials, 36c; 2-oz. vials, 41c; 4-oz. vials, 46c; -oz. vials, 56c; 1/12-oz. vials, 71c; 1/16-oz. vials, 86c the ounce; 5-oz. tins and smaller subdivisions, in 25-ounce lots, one cent the ounce lower; the minor salts in one-ounce vials, inclusive, are now quoted as follows: Alkaloid, 66c; acetate, 68e; bimuriate, 65c; citrate, 64c; hydrobromide, 60c; hydrochloride, 58c phosphate, 62c; salicylate, 60c; tannate, 40c.

Alcohol. Advanced; the higher market prices obtaining for cash corn are reflected in the prices now named and firmly maintained for all proofs. The various proofs are now quoted as follows: 188°-Barrels, $2.66; half-barrels, $2.71; ten-gallon cans, $2.86; five-gallon cans, $2.98 the gallon, inclusive of containers and subject to a discount of ten cents the gallon for cash in ten days. 190°-Five cents the gallon advance over 188° alcohol. Cologne Spirits-188° five cents, and 190° ten cents the gallon advance over 188° alcohol.

Denatured Alcohol; the keen competition of small holders who desire to avoid the expense of further carrying charges has resulted in the maintenance of the low prices recently established, although an early recovery is anticipated in sympathy with the upward movement of Grain spirits. The 180° is now quoted in barrels at 40c; half-barrels, 44c; ten-gallon cans, 52c; fivegallon cans, 57c the gallon, containers included. 188° is quoted at an advance of two cents the gallon over 180°.

Wood Alcohol; the price of this commodity is steady on a basis of recent quotations, although an enhancement of values is not unlooked for with the elimination of the keen competition between Eastern and Western distillers. The 95% variety is now quoted in barrels at 54c; half-barrels, 58c; 10-gallon cans, 68c; 5-gallon cans, 73c the gallon, inclusive of containers; 97% is five cents the gallon higher.

Acid, Citric.-Advanced; the sharp advance of the past thirty days, totaling seven and one-half cents the pound, reflect the shortage in this year's citron crops in California, Florida and also Sicily. Manufacturers on account of limited stocks are only filling orders of regular customers whom they urge to make purchases for actual requirements, and refuse to sell interests who are apparently making purchases for speculative purposes. Limited supplies are obtainable at times from second hands, but at a sharp advance over the ruling market quotation, which, however, under existing conditions is but nominal. No relief is expected until the new crop is available, which will not be until after the turn of the year, and although the season of greatest demand is over, a further enhancement of values is not unlooked for. Crystal is now quoted at 631⁄2c to 68c the pound; powdered 2c higher.

Tartaric.-Advanced; in sympathy with the sharp upward movement on citric and reflecting the heavier demand, due to the necessity of many consumers turning to tartaric as a substitute for citric, owing to their inability to obtain supplies, has resulted in two advances, totaling one and one-half cents the pound. Powdered is now quoted at 381⁄2c to 44c the pound; crystal c lower.

Balsam, Peru.-Declined; a very light movement into consuming channels and the receipt of liberal supplies from the country of origin have combined in effecting an easing tendency. Prime bright balsam is now quoted at $2.00 to $2.15 the pound.

Tolu. Advanced; the approach of the active consuming season, a growing scarcity of spot stocks and a material increase in the cost to import, have induced local holders to advance their views. Purified balsam in one pound tins is now quoted at $1.30 to $1.40 the pound.

Bark, Euonymus.-Advanced; a growing scarcity of the bark of root, that has been accentuated by the withdrawal of several holders from the market in the belief they will soon realize a higher figure for their holdings, has resulted in a sharp advance. Prime root is quoted at 621⁄2c to 70c; powdered, 672c to 75c the pound.

Beetles, Chinese.-Advanced; the growing scarcity on spot and the difficulties attending the replenishment of stocks is reflected by the higher prices now named. Select whole beetles are now quoted at 65c to 70c; powdered 70c to 75e the pound.

Berries, Sabol.-Declined; the arrival of several large lots from the country have so augmented spot stocks that holders have shaded their prices fractionally and now quote prime berries at 421⁄2c to 50c; ground, 55c the pound.

Cantharides. Advanced; the raising of the import cost by first hands in Europe and the virtual exhaustion of stocks on spot have induced local holders to advance their prices sharply. Prime Russian whole flies are now quoted at $2.10 to $2.25; powdered, $2.35 the pound.

Cloves. Declined; the partial replenishment of spot stocks by recent large arrivals from Zanzibar and a falling off in the demand have induced local importers and holders to make frac

tional concessions in prices. Zanzibar varieties are now quoted at 232c to 30c; powdered, 251⁄2c to 32c the pound.

Cream Tartar.-Advanced; an active and increasing demand, due for the most part to the shortage of citric acid, which has made it necessary for many consumers to substitute tartaric acid and cream tartar, has resulted in two advances of onehalf cent each, establishing the market price at 31c to 36c the pound.

Ergot. Declined; on spot the sharp competition of local holders has resulted in an easier tendency, although in the primary markets meager stocks are reported with the price ruling higher. The Spanish variety is now quoted at $1.87% to $2.00 for the whole and $2.10 the pound for powdered.

Flowers, Lavender.-Advanced; reflecting the scantiness of spot stocks and the sharp uplift in the import cost of the select descriptions, local holders have advanced their prices sharply. The ordinary descriptions are unchanged, although a sympathetic movement is not unlooked for. Select hand-picked Mediterranean flowers are now quoted at 371⁄2c to 45c; regular, 221⁄2c to 30c; ordinary, 182c to 25c the pound.

Rose, Red.-Advanced; the reduction of spot stocks to almost vanishing proportions by the regular movement into consuming channels has resulted in a further marking up of values. For prime bright flowers, $1.40 to $1.50 is now named..

Saffron. Declined; on account of revolutionary activities in Mexico, it is difficult to obtain supplies of the American variety, from that country, and although spot stocks of prime flowers are light, and for this description prices firm with some holders. Off-quality flowers are seemingly plentiful and have influenced an easier tendency for all descriptions. Prime flowers are now quoted at 872c to $1.00 the pound. Valencia flowers are unchanged at former quotations of $15.00 the pound and $1.15 the ounce.

Glycerin.-Advanced; the increasing demand for the refined product is but incident to the opening of the active consuming season, although combined with an active movement for the dynamite variety and an advancing market for crude on spot and abroad, has resulted in a series of advances totaling two cents the pound since our last report. The purchases of dynamite grade by the powder interests are reaching exceptionally large proportions, and as the movement for dynamite will continue active until freezing weather sets in, with the extensive operations in refined by large pharmaceutical interests, a further enhancement of values is not unlooked for. Refined C. P. in 50 pound cans is now quoted at 24c the pound, inclusive; one hundred pound lots 2c the pound lower.

Haarlem Oil.-Advanced; a sudden and unexpected sharp advance, amounting to forty cents the gross, resulted from a virtual depletion of spot stocks. As no arrivals of supplies is expected for some six or eight weeks, it is anticipated present, if not higher prices, will be firmly maintained. For Claes Tilly Gold Medal Brand $3.00 to $3.50 the gross is now named, according to quantity.

Herb, Lobelia. Declined; on spot this herb is in better supply, owing to more liberal offerings from the country, and in consequence the price range is lower. Select is now quoted at 21c to 25c; powdered, 24c to 28c the pound.

Iron Scale Salts.-Advanced; the higher cost of citric acid owing to the failure of this year's citrus crops, is reflected in recent advances on these salts, totaling six cents the pound and establishing the market prices on the following basis: Citrate, 68c to 73c; phosphate, 65c to 70c; iron and ammonium citrate, brown scale, 65c to 70c; green scales, 81c to 86c the pound.

Leaves, Belladonna.-Advanced; for leaves meeting the requirements of the U. S. P., higher prices are now named in the country of origin and on spot for the same description local holders have advanced their schedules and now quote prime U. S. P. leaves at 25c to 30c; assayed powder, 40c the pound.

Buchu. Declined; despite a further strengthening of operators' views at the Cape, the increasing competition on spot has resulted in a lowering of prices for both the short and long descriptions. It is now anticipated the future course of the market will be sharply upward, for it is reported an ordinance has been introduced into the provincial council of Cape of Good Hope, providing for the protection of buchu plants, by requiring all buyers and gatherers of leaves to take out a license and register all transactions, and it is also intimated a "closed season" may be proclaimed, during which no leaves may be gathered. Prime green short leaves are now quoted at $1.82% to $2.00; powdered $2.10 the pound; select long leaves, $1.82% to $2.00 the pound.

Lycopodium.-Advanced; a sharp advance in the prices for the leading brands abroad is reflected in a similar movement on spot to the extent of three cents the pound. The ruling quotation for desirable brands in twenty-two pound bundles is 522c to 65c the pound as wanted.

Menthol. Declined; the outlook for a large crop in Japan, now estimated at 1,250,000 pounds, which, however, will not be available until after the turn of the year, and the prospect of early action on the Tariff measure, through the medium of which the import duty will be lowered from an ad valorem rate of twenty-five per cent to a specific duty of fifty cents the pound, continues to weaken the local markets. Many holders are trying to unload by shading the price, but with little success, as buyers are operating covering immediate requirements only. U. S. P. crystal is now quoted at $7.25 to $7.50 the pound; 60c the ounce; powdered 25c the pound higher; recrystalized is quoted at $9.25 the pound; 70c the ounce.

Oil, Chenopodium. -Declined; prices for spot stocks have been reduced by holders, reflecting the easing tending in the country. Prime oil is now quoted at $3.25 to $3.50 the pound. Citronella.-Advanced; an unceasing seasonable demand, the difficulties attending the replenishing of spot stocks and the prospects for the imposition of an import duty of twenty per cent, have combined in inducing local holders to advance their quotations of native oil, which is now quoted at 60c to 75c the pound, as to quantity.

Cod Liver.-Advanced; the approach of cooler weather has so augmented the demand, especially from emulsion makers and manufacturers of preparations in which this oil is largely used, that despite the prospects of the removal of the present duty of $4.50 the barrel, higher prices are now asked for well-known brands on spot. The strength of the situation in the country of production is unchanged and present prices on spot are lower than the parity of the present cost to import new catch oil, duty paid. The removal of the duty will no doubt bring about a downward revision, but in view of the Norwegian situation, for less than the amount of the reduction in the duty. Prime new catch Norwegian oil is now quoted at $1.40 to $1.50 the gallon. Erigeron. Declined; the price range for spot stocks has been revised downward, following the receipt of large arrivals of new crop oil from the country of origin. U. S. P. description are now quoted at $2.25 to $2.50 the pound.

Lemon. Declined; reflecting the cessation of speculative operations in the primary markets of Sicily and the discovery that stocks are not so small as have been reported, prices on spot for known brands have been revised to a lower basis. The demand continues active and with the prospects for early action on the bill providing for a revision of the tariff an early recovery is not unlooked for. Reina brand in one pound coppers is now quoted at $5.00 to $5.25 the pound.

Orange.-Advanced; extensive buying operations on spot and abroad, together with a general uplift of prices in the Messina, Palermo and Catania markets are responsible for a general marking up of prices. Reina brand in one pound coppers is now quoted at $5.25 to $5.50 the pound.

Peppermint.-Advanced; a marked scarcity of spot stocks that is usually noted at this time of the year, before new crop supplies are available, and reports of serious damage to the crops of the Northwest and Central West by drought and a consequent curtailment of the yield are reflected in the higher prices now named for spot stocks and also new crop oil in the country. Prime natural is now quoted at $4.75 to $5.00; redistilled, U. S. P., at $5.00 to $5.25 the pound.

Tansy. Advanced; reports of a curtailment of this year's yield have been accepted by local holders of available supplies, who have advanced their views and now quote pure oil at $5.75 to $6.00 the pound.

Pepper. Advanced; a seaonable demand is noted for all varieties, with the price range higher for white Singapore, owing to the growing scarcity of supplies on spot and for other varieties in sympathy Singapore white is qutoed at 25%1⁄2c to 31c; powdered, 272c to 33c; Singapore black, 152c to 20c; powdered, 172c to 22c the pound.

Phenol. Declined; increasing competition among domestic dealers, and an overproduction in Great Britain, have combined to bring about a further reduction of one cent the pound, effective for one pound bottles only. The prices for bulk packages in tin are unchanged as margins for these packages will not permit of any further reductions. For U. S. P. Gold Label crystal the following prices are now named: One pound bottles or tins, 20c to 23c; five pound tins, 18c to 19c; five pound bottles, 19c to 20c; ten pound tins, 17c to 18c; 25-Ib. tins, 16c; .50-Ib. tins, 15c the pound, containers included.

Potassium, Citrate.--Advanced; the curtailment of the world's citrus crops is reflected in two advances on this salt, the total of which is six cents the pound. Revised quotations show 58c to 63c the pound.

Root, Helonias.-Advanced; an active demand has resulted in a further reduction of spot stocks and in consequence of the virtual depletion of supplies in the local markets the price range has been advanced sharply. Select root is now quoted at 82c to 90c; powdered, 922c to $1.00 the pound.

Hydrastis. Advanced; a heavy and increasing export demand has so materially reduced stocks in the principal markets and the country, that dealers have been induced to raise their prices on a parity with the basis of foreign offers. Prime high-test root is now quoted at $5.75 to $6.25; assayed powder, $6.25 to $6.75 the pound.

Ipecac.-Advanced; the virtual exhaustion of spot stocks and the difficulties attending their replenishment are reflected in the higher prices now named for all descriptions meeting the requirements of the U. S. P., which are quoted at $2.75 to $4.00 for whole; $3.00 to $3.25 the pound for assayed powder.

Sarsaparilla.-Advanced; the revolution in Mexico has interfered with the marketing. of that variety so that it is only with difficulty spot stocks are replenished and with the gradual curtailment of available supplies on spot, the price has been correspondingly advanced. Prime root is now quoted at 29c to 35c; ground or cut 31c to 37c; powdered, 40c the pound. Squill. Declined; the arrival of new crop supplies have so augmented spot stocks that holders have deemed it advisable to make concessions and now quote white sliced root at 18c to 25c the pound.

Sal Rochelle.-Advanced; an increasing demand has resulted in manufacturers marking up their prices one cent the pound,

making the ruling quotation 23c to 27c the pound, as to quantity.

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Seed, Cardamon.-Declined; although lower prices are named for the decorticated description, bleached varieties are unchanged but firm, owing to the reported shortage in the Ceylon and Southern Indian crops. Extra bold are now quoted at $1.87% to $2.25; select, $1.62% to $2.00; decorticated, $1.65 to $2.00; powdered, $1.65 to $2.00 the pound.

Celery. Declined; the arrival of new crop supplies have ovcasioned a sharp break in the market, with the outlook for a further recession of values as the season advances. Early arrivals command a premium over futures, owing to the demand from pickling interests that must be supplied at once. It is now reported the new crop will not exceed 350 tons, although estimated earlier in the season at 500 tons, but as this quantity will satisfy the demand of pickling interests, it is now anticipated the price range will be lower. Prime Seed is now

quoted at 26c to 30c; powdered, 28c to 32c the pound. Dill.--Advanced; with the demand incident to the advance of the pickling season, spot stocks have been reduced almost to the vanishing point, inducing a corresponding marking up of prices for available supplies for prompt delivery, which are now held at 34c to 38c the pound.

Larkspur. Declined; although this year's yield is reported light and spot stocks are small, keen competition has resulted in lower prices. Select new crop seed is now quoted at 772c to 85c the pound.

Seidlitz Mixture. Advanced; manufacturing interests have advanced their price one cent the pound, reflecting a heavier and increasing movement into consuming channels. Now quotable at 19c to 23c the pound, as to quantity.

Sliver Nitrate.-Advanced; a sharp uplift in the price of the precious white metal is reflected in the higher prices now named for this derivative, which is quoted at $7.68 to $8.25 the pound; 55c the ounce

Soda, Citrate.-Advanced; a further sharp uplift in the price range for citric acid, due to a failure of the citrus crops, is reflected in two advances on this commodity, the total of which is six cents, which establishes the prices at 61c to 64c the pound.

ST. LOUIS LOCALS

W. F. Kahre, manager of the St. Louis Branch of Eli Lilly & Co., spent his vacation at Cedar, Mo.

Dr. Leo Suppan is associated with the Department of Chemistry of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He is a graduate of the institution and received several years of university work abroad.

Stanley B. Simpson, of Meyer Brothers Drug Company, has returned with his family from a very enjoyable two weeks' vacation spent at Hunt's Farm, Missouri. Mr. Simpson is very modest in telling of the big fish he caught.

Dr. William H. Thaler, Chairman of the Committee on Papers and Queries of the Alumni Association of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, is arranging an interesting course of lectures for the season. The first one will occur in November.

Joe Grasshoff, Ph. G., chief clerk for Theo. Wurmb, visited the Gasconade region on his vacation. Chicken seven times a week is his report.

Have you changed your address and are you a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy? If so, send your new address at once to Martin J. Noll, Secretary of the Alumni Association, 11 South 4th St., St. Louis. Remember the dance and luncheon at Liederkranz Hall, October 28, that is, provided you are a member of the Alumni Association of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

JOE GRASSHOFF.

The Saint Louis Branch of the A. Ph. A. held an impromptu meeting at the Missouri Botanical Garden, September 26. Under the guidance of Chas.

H. Thompson, Assistant Botanist, the members and their friends made a general inspection of the Garden. The Propagation Department interested them very much, for here they saw many medicinal and ornamental plants in the early stages of their growth. Those present were:

Miss Dora Suppan, Miss R. Mueller, Miss Mae Peters, Mrs. Otto Kring, Mrs. Gustave Kring, Messrs. B. A. Suppan, John A. Mueller, W. R. Kaps, Leo Suppan, C. R. Sizemore, Wm. K. Illhardt, Otto Kring, Gustave Kring. Sidney Willett, Theodore R. Schwerdtmann E. A. Sennewald, Theodore F. Hagenow, Theodore C. Hagenow, Chas. V. Hagenow and J. W. Mackelden. The St. Louis Drug Club steamboat excursion, September 2, was a grand success in every particular. Capt. C. L. Chittenden worked out every detail. The lower deck was arranged with canvas to represent a circus tent. Irresistible side show lines were in evidence. The fat man somewhat resembled H. O. A. Huegel and his songs, particularly the Schnitzel Bank, helped identify him. The bearded lady may have been George Gibson. The wild man was certainly Charles Wagoner, and the human skeleton Mr. Nelson, of Armour & Co. The chanticleer walked like Ralph Walther.

Many members were startled with telegrams delivered by the Western Union Telegraph Co. in reg. ular form. A station had been installed for the purpose. We will not publish the contents of the dispatches. The members of the Entertainment Committee were in uniform, that is, white duck trousers and blue coats with yachting caps. Over three hundred people were in attendance.

The officers are now planning a series of dances and other entertainments for the winter.

MATRIMONIAL

Clark-Lyon. Aaron P. Clark and Mrs. Mabel Wesley Fayne Lyon announce their marriage, September 4, at Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Clark is a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and her classmates, teachers and other pharmaceutical friends join in extending congratulations.

Hobbs-Eckert.-Joseph McCullough Hobbs, Ph. G., and Miss Grace Eckert were quietly married in St. Louis, September 10, and are now at home at 2631A South Kingshighway. Mr. Hobbs received honors when graduating at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, last spring. He is located at Schulte's Pharmacy, Jefferson and Chouteau Aves., and his host of friends are extending congratulations. Williams - Fergus. - Murray Q. Williams and Miss Ruth Fergus were married at Clarksburg, Mo., the home of the bride, September 16. Mr. Williams is a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and a pharmacist of Warrensburg, where the young couple are now receiving congratulations.

J. M'C. HOBBS.