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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

Sugar and groceries comprised &c per
cent. of the goods imported and In this
American manufacturers were not rep
resented. the shipments coming from
Japan, China, Indo-China and Corea.
The principal item was sugar, the trade
In this reaching a total OF 1884 tons,
with IS per cent. of II coming from
Japan and China. Salt also is another
factor under this heading, but the i'm
portation of II has decreased in guam
tity in comparison with former years,
due chiefly to the difficulties Of trans
port. Stocks of salt in the Vladivostok
warehouses. to which Siberia and east
ern Russia come for It as the fisheries
need supplies. are very small. Fisher
men complain of the shortage and the
field for trade in salt is unusually
promising.
In railroad equipment the total ship
ments came from the United States and
composed one-fourth of the total inn
ports into the country The call is
for cars. locomotives and rails and is
expected to increase as the country
again returns to production
Japan Takes the Lead,
Coal. gasolene and refined petroleum
are fuels which are in demand, compos-
Ing II per cent of the importations. All
Vi tHe coal Is OF Japanese origin, but
many persons consider this trade as alb
normal. for the Souchan mine and the
Saghalien Islands produce large quanti-
ties, but lack OF transport keeps Il away.
In shipments of textiles Japan again
takes the lead. outranking China and
the United States. The total importa-
lions of textiles from Japan reached
1850 tons In the first three months of
the year, 936 from China, 80 from the
United States and IS from Corea. The
total shipments OF textiles are figured al
$3.50 tons. Cheap cotton goods, used by
the civil population. comprises the larger
part of the textile imports.
The United States again is third in
the trade in lubricating and foreign oils,
of which S,ss2 tons were brought into
the country in the first quarter of the
year. China sent 2,934 IONS of oils
into the country, Japan 769 and the
United States only 1870.
Food products were not tabulated &C.
cording to the country OF origin, but the
table. as follows. shows the necessa riss
In demands
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01
Chinese buying sweets.

The Chinese are showing an increas-
ing fondness for foreign sweets, and
therefore China offers a good market
for American candles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

China holds the lead in importations
of shoes and leather with 1912 tons to
her credit, Japan following with $50 tons
and the United States coming third with
$50. Corea was the origin of 81 tons
of the total importatlons of 2,762 tons
Siberia at the present time is increasing
her production of shoes by hand labor,
and It Is not expected that the demand
of the future win be 30 heavy In this
line. Vladivostok warehouses held al
most 1000 tons of tanning materials last
May according to statistics available at
that time.
Japan enjoys a monopoly in the fresh
fruit trade, for all the shipments through
vladivostok in the first three months OF
the year were from that country.
Trade in Metal Goods.
The trade in metals and metal goods,
with the exception of machinery, also
was dominated by Japan. In this field
the total shipments were approximately
1,700 tons. China coming second and the
United States third. The trade In chem
icals was divided between Japan and
China. the United States figuring only
as a small shipper of soda.
The United States, however. does take
the lead in the shipments OF machinery
and agricultural implements, having
more than 900 tons to its credit, Japan
following with $50 and China with 1876.
In the first quarter Of 1919 fewer than
200 tons were INN r.cl, while in the
corresponding period of 1914-19l6 the
figures were $3.50 tons AT present the
stock Of agricultural implements in the
Vladivostok' warehouses is extremely
small and the field is considered un-
usually promising.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01
The 9Th Branch
in the Orient-MANILA

A T Manila, the principal city and leading
n commercial port of the Philippine
Islands, the Asia Banking Corporation has
Just established its sixth branch in the Orient.
This means that exporters and importers
may now, through this American bank, obtain
direct and personal banking service of every
nature with these vital trade centers of the
Far East: Shanghai, Hankow, Picking,
Tientsin, EIongkong, and Manila.
We buy, sell, negotiate, or collect bills
Of exchange originating in the United States
or in the Far East; finance merchandise ship
ments; issue commercial and travellers letters
of credit; effect, by mail or cable, the pay
ment or transfer offunds between this country
and the Orient.
We shall be pleased to help solve your
specific problems relative to trade with China.
Branches in the Far East:
SHANGHAI HANKow PEKING
TIENTsN HoNcKoNG MANILA
Branches to be opened soon in
CANTON cHANcsslA HARDIN vLADIvosrok
Asia Banking c Corporation
35 Broadway New York
CAPITAL $4oOoOOO SURPLUS 100000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01
How Imports Are Divided.

The report of the committee also
places the total of importations at close
to 100000 tons, divided as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01
FAR EASTERN TRADE NOTES

The Philippine Chamber Of Commerce
is said to be considering the compila-
ton Of reliable credit information, which
It intends to publish for the Information
Of the foreign patrons of the islands or
to furnish It upon application.
The Far Eastern Division has received
copies of statistics on Government
Railways in China" for 1917. This vol
ume is issued by the Ministry of Com
muiiications OF the Republic of China,
and 1t is available for consultation to
those interested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

The principal users OF resin and tur-
pentine in Australia ARD manufacturers
Of ahoe polishes, paints and soaps, and
the United States supplies practically
all of this trade. Out Of S70S,684 of
resin imported in 1918 s7o5,es5 was
from the United States, and Of s446,b25
of turpentine imported s44e,4se came
from the United States
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

Present political and economic condi-
lions In China have led to the establish
ment of great many Chinese manufac-
turing concerns In various industries
This will no doubt have a tendency to
create keener competition in certain
lines OF goods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

BROKEN HILL.-It is now estimated
that the Broken Hill South Mine. which
caught fire last July 80, will probably re-
main idle for at least a gear, due to
the damage done. The loss resulting
dollars.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01
There is an extensive demand in
N M fnr fnnla md nntlArv diia 70 that

country's agricultural End Industrial
development. and the fact that there is
practically no local manufacture OF
these goods offers an opportunity for
the Introduction of the American article
The import duty on cutlery and all kinds
of metal manufactures is per cent. I'D
valorem, levied on the entire cost of the
shipment, inclusive OF all charges to the
port of entry and cost of packing ma
terials.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

A new mill for the manufacture of fine
thread Is to be established in Shanghai
China, with a capital Of $1.600.000.
Chinese owned spinning and weaving
plants are also taking steps to enlarge
their present facilities. and this offers a
field for American cotton machinery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

MELBouRNE.-Press cables from Lon
don state that an English company with
a capital OF s1.250,oo0 has been formed
TO Introduce Australian wines = into
northern Europe and secure hold on
he markets which were largely supplied
rom Germany before the war
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

ADELAIDE. The London Board Of
Trade intends holding in the autumn Of
1920 an exhibition OF tifnbers from va
rious parts of the British Empire. ac-
cordlng to press cables from London.
Australia is arranging to be represented,
and will have exhibits of various woods
Of the Commonwealth. as we'll as furni-
ture and other manufactured articles
made from them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

1t is reported that Japanese industrial
organizations have requested the De-
partment of Agriculture and Commerce
to reestablish the commercial attache
service. At the present time information
regarding markets and general CONNER
cial conditions is reported only by
commercial or Industrial students of the
Government (consuls eleves) at consul
lates abroad, but on account of the linn
tied appropriation many Of their reports
are not available to the business men at
home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

The Hongkong Government proposes
to build a number of small apartment
houses and a hotel in Kowloon, at an
estimated cost of $1,500,0O0.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-01

Business men of Manila, p. l., are en-
deavoring to have established in that
city Itock exchange and also a prod
uce exchange.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
FINED FOR ASSAULT
Romnick and KuhasOWs]<i Were Ar rested in Lafayette Street Saloon Czaranty's Case Continued.

Michael ROmnick and Joseph Ku- lasowski paid fines of $7 and costs each this morning for assa aulting one another. The men were both placed under arrest last night by Officer Thomas Storey after Romnick had complained to him that he had been assaulted Romnick took the of1fcer to a Lafayette street saloon and Ku- lasowslxi was arrested on infor- mation received in the saloon.
 According to witnesses, the two men were drinking in the saloon and becoming engaged In an argument began to strike one another Romnicks eye was scratched and when he at tempted to hit his assailant his finger was bitten. He then left the saloon to get an officer and while he was out
 <ulasowski went to his home where he was arrested later in the evening. Kulasowski admitted biting Rom hicks finger purposely.
 The case of Louis Guaranty which was continued from last week until today was continued for one week more. Guaranty was charged with 1 beating his wife.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
MORROW FOOTBALL COACH.
Accepts Offer to Resume Work at
 Washington and Jefferson.

Washington, Pa, March 21.-Grad- uate Manager John H. Murdoch of the Washington and Jefferson football team announced yesterday that Capt. David c. Morrow, former w. and J. center and coach, had definitely agreed to coach the team again next fall He accepted terms yesterday.
 Captain Marrow is in the quarter master corps in charge of utilities at Camp Pike Ark. He writes that he may not obtain his release for some months, but that he will be here when the football season opens. He succeeds Ralph F. Hutchinson, forme CT Princeton star, who may, however be retained as backfield coach. .~
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
KING OFFERS CUP
Henley Regatta Committee Announces That EngIand's Ruler Will Donate Prize for An Eight Dared Race.

London, March 21.-Ann ouncement mittee that King George has promised to present a cup for an eight pared race in the 1919 regatta next July. crews of service men representing any allied nation or British dominion ol colony which has raised it's own ex-
 The committee has decided not to accept any entries from overseas or foreign countries except in the four events already arranged for crews from the allied forces.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
MEETING IN MIDDLETOWN.

The local branch of the Swedish Luther league was the guest of the Middletovn branch of the league in Middletown last night. and a most enjoyable joint meeting was held. The two branches of the league united in meeting and following the bus mess of the evening a social was held The New Britain league fur nished the program of the evening, which was well received by the hosts of the evening.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
Y. w. c. A. POOL NEARLY
 READY FOR SWIMMERS
Is to Be Opened Next Week: Miss Andrews in Charge; Classes
 Being Formed

The boon to the business girls, the school girls and the other busy girls and women of the city--the swimming pool of the Y w. C. A.-Wlll De open next week, inviting plunges after working hours in it's cool, retreshlnS depths.
 Miss Emily Andrews who has been formerly instructor of swimming at the local Y. w. C. A., will resume her duties with the opening Of the pool on Monday. Classes are now being or ganized and will include beginners, interm ediate advanced and Hfe-savlng classes. each a series of lO lessons. Private lessons will also be given.
 A physical examination is required before admission to the pool, regard less whether or not prevlous exam ination has been given, and Mrs. Con- suela, woman physician, Will be m attendance Monday and Wednesday evenings of next week from ' to 10 o'clock for that purpose. Miss An drews requests that all women and girls who wish to enter the swimming lists sign up this coming week for the classes and plunges.
 The pool will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30 p. m. until 10 o'clock; Mondays the pool will be open from 2:30 to 5:30; Wednesdays, 2:30 to 5:3O D. m Thursdays the pool will be closed through the entire day.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-21
BELGIUM'S BIG DEBT
1919 Budget Shows Deficiency o1 Over 500 900, ,OOO Francs to Be CoN- cred By Various Taxes.

Brussels. March 21.-fn introduc'ng srthe budget for 1919 showing 8 dehcH of over 6OO,O0O,0OO francs, which it IS proposed to cover by the income tax and taxes on inheritances, tobacco ,beer and spirits, M. Delacroix, the premier, said yesterday
 ''The liquidation of the cost Of the war looms up formidably and we Will |. need ten billion francs. Our great Of the country is instant but our great allies are undertaking the task of re- building Europe in spirit of great generosity. Our national existence depends upon promises made us and l think I can confidently tell you they will be kept.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Centenary Convention

A convention of group three and
five of the Brookfield district of
the Methodist church in the Centen-
ary work was held in Laclede Tues
day afternoon and evening. A num-
ber of delegates were present from
other towns.
A business session was held at
the church in the afternoon and at
6. O'Clock a mems banquet was
held at the Rest Room, covers
being laid for sixty-two. The
banquet was prepared and served
by the Ladies Aid Society, and
on this occasion the ladies not only
maintained the splendid reputation
gained on former occasions but
raised the standard both in the
composite of the menu and in the
preparation and serving.
The serving force of twenty
ladies dressed in white was or
ganized by and under the direction
of Mrs. Layton and the service was
so prompt and with such military
precision as to evoke many com
pliments from the after dinner
speakers, the out of town guests
declaring it surpassed banquets of
a similar nature they had attended
in st. Louis and Kansas City.
DR.. English, superintendent of
the Brookfeld district, was master
of ceremonies and short addresses
were made by DIR. Chas. Davis, a
missionary from Borneo
and the local minute men, VIM.
Kraft, X. Y. 2. White and F F.
Welsh.
The evening program at the
church included short addresses by
DR.. English and the minute men,
a solo by Mrs. F. w. Burke and
an illustrated lecture by DR.. Davis,
which was not only interesting
but instructive.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Odd Fellows TO Meet Here

The fifth meeting of the Linn
County Odd Fellows Association
will be held in Laclede on Friday,
March 7. Two sessions will be
held. The business session will
be held at Odd Fellows hall at
800 o'clock and an open meeting
to which the public is invited will
be held at the opera house at 7:30.
At the evening meeting Mr.. Fred
Burrell, of Trenton, will speak for
the Odd Fellows while Mrs. r. S.
Kathan of Bucklin, will speak for
the Rebekahs. Rev. J. D. Mend
enhall of Brookfeld is county
president and A. A. Couch of
Linneus is secretary.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Won State Medal

The medal for cattle judging at
Columbia last week was awarded
to Thos. Wade of Laclede. A
large number of students from the
agricultural college took part in
the contest. The cattle were a
fine bunch of Shorthorns and
White Faces. Young Wade s
many friends congratulate him Oh
being able to carry off the hnnors
in so important a contest as Nhis.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
StockhOlders' Meeting

A meeting of all stockholders of
the lIaclede Cooperative Company
has been called for Saturday,
March l, at which time the quest
ion of incorporating will be taken
up. The meeting will be held on
the same day as the public sale.
There are about $50 stockholders
and everyone possible should at
tend the meeting. The company
is already doing a good business
and there are many reasons being
advanced why incorporation papers
should be taken out. The meeting
will be held Immediately after
dinner which will be served by the
ladies of the Baptist church.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Baptist Ladies to Serve

The ladies of the Baptist church
will serve lunch for the Cooper
ative Sale Saturday, March l..
Through the kindness Of A. E.
Johnston the serving will be from
the south porch OF the Henderson
Produce Co. Please send all
supplies to the produce house.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Hedge Fence Posts

Have q quarter Of q mile of
hedge in which there are many
good posts. Will give the posts
for trimming the hedge and burn
ing brush.
Also have $50 bushels Early
June oats for sale.
MRS. MoLLIE SENsNTAFFAR.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
Poultry Demonstration

A representative from the state
poultry experiment station will
hold a demonstration next Tuesday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E..
Gould just west Of town to which
all who are interested in poultry
are invited. An experiment stat
ion is to be established here.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
The Colonial Tea

The Colonial Tea given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clay last
Saturday afternoon and evening
proved to be a most enjoyable
event.
On arriving each guest was met
| with courtesy and presented with
hatchet by Misses Lois Gould
and Georgia Louise Welsh.
The children's hour was a de-
cided success, the favorite piece on
the Edison being THE Sailor
Boy" by Harry Lauder. A sure
enough sailor boy, Clifford Shell,
a musician on the battleship
Delaware, was present and played
the cornet while the audience sang
The Stal Spangled Banner" and
America.
The house was profusely decorat-
ed with flags and bunting, but the
dining room came in for the most
compliments. Around the walls
were the flags Of the allied
countries. The centerpiece was a
miniture George Washington,
standing with his axe in hand
where he had just felled the cherry
tree, while at the table sat a
number of young ladies who
gracefully served the plates.
Mrs. Layton, who represented
Martha Washington, wore a dress
more than sixty years old, and her
was Colonial, even to the
beauty spots. Gean Brown and
Wayne Shell, as Patsy and Jack,
the children of the beautiful
Curtis, wore costumes in
keeping with the day, while the
greyhaired hostess with velvet
bodice and smile for everyone
moved gracefully from room to
room and gave a welcome to all.
During the conversation it de-
that the was real de-
scendant of George Washington
present in the person of Mrs.
Mary Burke who can trace her
ancestry back to the Father of |
His Country. Wearing a fichu
which came from India and with |
ler hair powdered and curled, she
was entrusted with the money box.
The evening program was we'll
given. Mrs. +. w. Burke sang
My Rosary" accompanied by the
Edison. AS a closing number
while the Edison played softly
Georgia Louise Welsh danced the
ninuet as our grandmothers dane
ID it years ago.
The out of town guests were
drs. A. l.. Loomis of Meadville;
hrs. Dearborn and Mrs. Slater of
1ale; Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Alex
.nder, Mrs G. V. Sidner and Mrs.
I. W. Haight of Brookfeld, and
frs. Harry Barber of Quincy.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28

Ineubators are selling fast. If
you haven't placed your order for
one better do it at once. The
Home Store.
The Laclede blade., 1919-02-28
TOWN AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest
Granulated or brown sugar lie
the pound at The Home Store.


Columbia No. 6 ignition batter
les 45c each at The Home Store.
Evaporated apricots zoe the
pound while they last. The Home
Store.
Two extra good miIch cows
with calves by side for sale by A..
B. Henderson, route one, Laclede.
Locust creek school house
preaching next Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 by Richard L. Stratton.
No. 2 cans B. B. B. B. pork
and beans 15c the can. You
should jump at this special. The
Home Store.
Extracted honey in pint Mason
jars for soc. This is home grown
honey and of fine quality. The
Home Store.
Roy Crist from near Linneus has
rented the Ralph Eichman farm of
forty acres southeast of Laclede at
1915 90 cash rent.
MISS Ella Stark broke the re-
cord in the chicken market here
Monday when she sold one hen
that brought $2,O2.
Kerson seed oats, the variety
recommended for Missouri by the
state experiment station, for sale
in any quantity by 2. R. King.
If you need any farm impliments
this spring better get my prices
before buying. Agents for John
Deere and International lines.
The Home Store.
VIM. Tharp, who bought the
Brockman farm a mile southeast
of town, arrived Tuesday from
Kansas with two cars of stock and
farm implements.
Lyman Jones of Laclede and j.
B. Jones of Chillicothe returned
Wednesday from spending a few
days with their sister, Mrs. Blanch
BrendeI and family, Omaha, Nebr.
The Royal Neighbors will meet
in regular session at the home of
Mrs. A. V. Moore Friday after
noon, March %, at 2;30, AS
many as can should be in attend
ance.
The case of state against W. W.
Ausmus was tried in the circuit
court at Brookfeld last Friday, the
defendant convicted and his pun
ishment assessed at one dollar and
costs.
House of six rooms, good we'll
and cave, coal house and small
barn, very desirable location, for
sale at an attractive price and
terms if desired. Inquire at this
office.
We will pay a straight salary of
$35 90 per week for man or woman
with rig to introduce Eureka POul-
try Mixture. Six months contract.
Eureka Mfg. Co., East st. Louis, ,
Illinois.
T. H. Barbee and family arrived
from Adrain and took {
possession of their new home, the {
w. S. Savage property. Laclede 6
welcomes this family back to the '
old home town. {
J. A. Watson and F. E. Usher,
farmers on the National Trail,
we're in town Friday taking out a
supply of -four and feed from the '
Cooperative store, They were q
visitors to this office, Mr.. Watson ]
lepOsiting q dollar and adding his j
name to our route one list out Of {
Brookfeld, Mr.. Usher already I
being on that list. s