spicuously marked, branded or otherwise indicated in the English language on the outside or top thereof, or is marked in accordance with the provisions of section seventeen. A barrel, other than a barrel for pears or quinces, shall, within the meaning of this and the ensuing sections of this article (shall) represent a quantity equal to seventy hundred and fifty-six cubic inches or conform to the following dimensions: Head diameter, seventeen and one-eighth inches; length of stave, twenty-eight and one-half inches; bilge not less than sixty-four inches outside measurement; distance between heads not less than twenty-six inches; and to be known as a standard barrel. A barrel, when used as a container for pears or quinces, shall, within the meaning of this and the ensuing sections of this article, represent a quantity equal to sixty-four hundred and four and thirty-nine hundredths cubic inches or conform to the following dimensions: Head diameter, sixteen and one-half inches; length of stave. twenty-eight and one-half inches; bilge not less than sixty-one and onehalf inches outside measurement; distance between heads not less than twenty-six inches; and to be known as a standard pear and quince barrel. A reasonable variation of the capacity specified shall be allowed. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

The effect of this Bill is to amend the Brooks' Law now in force in the State of New York by providing a SPECIAL STANDARD BARREL FOR QUINCES AND PEARS, LESS IN SIZE THAN THE APPLE BARREL. The Brooks' Law took care of all barrels of smaller size than the standard by permitting the use of such barrels if the capacity of the same were marked on the outside. In other words the Brooks' Law allows Quinces and Pears to be packed and sold in any size barrel desired, but if such barrel be smaller than the regular Standard Apple Barrel, then you must stamp on the outside or top of such barrel its actual capacity in terms of standard dry measure.

Some people prefer a smaller barrel than the apple barrel for Quinces and Pears, claiming the fruit carries better than in the full Standard Barrel. These people do not wish to stamp the capacity of the smaller barrel on the outside of it. They think it prejudices the sale of it; it also takes time and work. Therefore, A Special Pear And Quince Barrel Is Sought To Be Established Which Requires No Marking.

The policy of the Association on this Bill should be determined by the members. It applies to our membership generally, no matter where situated. First-It sets a precedent for other states to follow; SecondIt concerns you directly if you handle or buy New York Quinces and Pears. What Are Your Desires? Make Them Known To The Secretary At Once. Should A Special Pear And Quince Barrel Be Established?

We believe the State Department of Weights and Measures is oppose! to the Bill. We imagine their position is that any man who wishes to use a smaller barrel ought to be willing, in the interests of a square deal, to state its capacity. If the smaller barrel is not essential to the proper packing of Pears and Quinces, this position is sound and a multiplicity of standards should not be created. The whole question therefore is this: IS THE STANDARD APPLE BARREL PROPER AND SUITABLE FOR PEARS AND QUINCES? ALSO IS IT ADVISABLE TO CREATE TOO MANY STANDARDS? WHAT IS

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Apple Exports---Season 1912-13

Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1913.

We give you below the exports from the United States and Canada, stated in terms of barrels, up to and including the week ending February 1st, 1913, with a comparative statement for the same period last year. A part of the exports appearing as from the United States is really from Canada, passing through the port of Portland, Maine.

The approximate amounts received by the various foreign ports for

The exports from both countries, stated in barrels, for the week running from January 25th to February 1st, amounted to 103,292, as against 62,905 a year ago.