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New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
The News of Business

IHE unfavorabe
banks disclosed the Saturday statement temporarily changed
the whole complexion of the local Because of large
short of the legal requirements They about correcting
this situation yesterday and ened result although
the commercial If the
position of the banks higher for
borrowings would probably prevail but the
bankers that with only
temporary and will be corrected quickly
Discount remained practically unchanged
The probably
the general hesanc displayed by borrowers result of the strike of
steel workers. The continued be discounted
5A especially
,holce fiat steady, and
dealers reported light volume of business.
Rates bankers acceptances unchanged, follows
delivery
% bs msmbs5 mbs banks $-1s@4 s a. @4ss 8@4H
aesiSle GaGfr BANK BIS Danhs IL a. * az & @4
For delivery within thirty days: Eligible member bank bills
quoted at 716 eligible nonmembe bank bills ia and
ineligible bank bills a per
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
notwithstanding Cables
Confuse Crude Rubber Dealers

An easier tone prevailed in the
crude rubber market Yesterday and all
grades showed slight declines from
Saturdays close. A few manufact-
urers purchased in small lots. but
aside from this limited buying tradinr.
was quiet. Cables from London and
Singapore confused the local dealers
because Of the difference in prices re-
ported One cable reported lower
prices, while the other advised of
Ribbed smoke sheets closed down y
cent OF 40 cents. For first latex on
spot dealers asked 80 cents Brown
crepes also closed lower, being quoted
at 14l2 cents a pound. Business in
the Paras was confined TO the small
manufacturers. Up-river fine could be
purchased at 54 cents and up-river
Caucho at 33l4.
In sympathy with crude rubber, the
scrap rubber market was weak, though
the only noticeable change was in
boots and shoes. For this grade of
scrap 81 to SIS cents a pound was
asked. Automobile scrap was in little
demand, dealers asking 3 " cents a
pound.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
10 increase Export
Sales Of Dresses
American Manufacturers ADOPT
Plan TO Augment Foreign
Trade

Women of all nations viii be given
the opportunity to purchase American
made dresses, if tentative plans adopt
ed by the foreign trade committee of
the Associated Dress Industries of
America at its initial meeting vester-
day are followed out
Ihe meeting was the first the com
mittee has held. Subsequent confer
ences are expected to bring out def
mite methods of increasing America 3
foreign trade in dresses. 1t was
agreed among the members of the
committee that not only would the in
dustry profit from an augmented ex-
port trade, but it would aid materially
IN filling bottoms of the new Ameri-
can merchant marine
from Information presented at the
meeting 1t was evident that good ex
port opportunities in dresses exist in
South America, Australia. New Zea-
land and China at present. More set
tied conditions in Europe, the COM
mittee believes, would open opportuni-
ties IN many countries there, particu-
Iarly Russia.
More than sixty members Of the
Associated Dress Industries of America
already are doing satisfactory ex-
port business. according TO David n.
Mosessohu, executive director Of the
organizations
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
STLks>-MiEis Reluctant
To Book Future Contracts

The inability of manufacturers to
meet the demand for merchandise Was
again emphasized yesterday when doz-
ems of out of town buyers were in
formed that 40 goods would be avail
able until January l at the earliest.
Not only were sales calling for inme-
date delivery precluded by lack Of
goods, but many large firms were loath
to consider future business at all.
They argued that labor difficulties do
not warrant them entering into con-
tracts for the future and they discour-
aged all orders OF that character.
AS result of that condition, the
sales departments of many of the mills
are devoting their efforts to aiding in
the production and shipment of mcr-
chandise.
Sales by jobbers and novelty firms
were likewise curtailed by limited
stocks. Among the out of town buyers
in the market were some large Western
jobbers and their purchases were held
to low levels because Of the small
variety of patterns left on the shelves
of the wholesale firms.
Apprehension over the ever increas-
ing shortage Of goods was not re-
lieved by the information relative to
the strike IN the fennSy ylVanla throw
ing plants. It was estimated that so
per cent of the thrown silk production
in that district is delayed by the labor
difficulty. While none Of the mill op-
orators would make a direct statement
as to the margin of advance, all agreed
that crepes and georgettes, those fab
rics dependent on thrown silk for their
construction, would be advanced ma
terially in cost by spring.
The approaching end of the strike
in the Patterson dye mills, which has
been retarding influence in the sales
of raw silk, is regarded by local deal
ers as bringing to a close the period
Of inactivity which has existed for the
past thirty days. Purchases by manu-
facturers have generally been confined
TO light stocks sufficient to cover i'm
mediate needs. There were evidences,
however, yesterday that buying shortly
will be widened in its scope, as some
OF the mills made inquiries that were
regarded by dealers as the forerunner
Of an increased volume of buying.
In anticipation of the heavy pur-
chases one of the largest Of the ia
panese importers entered the Yokohama
market on Saturday and by steady buy
ing advanced the price of the raw
product on an average of cents 8
pound.
Cables from Japan reported a firm
market at Yokohama with the demand
there featured by the buying Of Japan
ese mills Shinshiu No. was quoted at
S9bT y and Kansai double extra az
1852 z a pound.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
COLORS-lSdic Places
Ben on Imports Of DYES

India has placed an embargo on the
importation of dyestutfs, coal tar
products and intermediates from coun-
tries outside the British Empire, ac-
cording to reports received here yes
terday. No definite information was
obtainable as to the reasons for the
imposition of an import ban, but indi-
vidual opinion among local dealers
was 20 the effect that the move was
for the double purpose OF restraining
German exporters while enabling the
infant British dyestuifs industry to
enjoy monopollstlc privileges in It's
growth. This move the dyestuFs men
pointed out, is in keeping with the
action OF prohibiting the importation
OF dyestutfs a short time ago
The import embargo imposed by
India will seriously affect the export
trade from the United States, it was
said as that country is large buyer Of
bright colors. used to dye straw, cheap
fabrics, rugs and netting American
exporters have been gradually build
ing up good business with india. In
1915 dyes valued at SlO3,6 500 were ex-
ported. The following year exports
to India from this country had reached
Sl.067 ,352 and this figure was eclipsed
in 1917 By shipments valued at S. .947,-
66s. Last year the British were in
position to enter the field as active
competitors and exports from this
country declined to s356.296 Ameri-
can merchants have had little diff
Guilty IN competing in acid and direct
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
JEWELRY--Foreign Buyers
Seek Ie,Uelrv OF All Kinds

Many foreign buyers are now in this
country trying to place orders for
large quantities of jewelry. They are
visiting the manufacturers at Provi-
dence and Attle5oro as we'll as max
ing the rounds Of the local trade. 1t
is said that these buyers are in the
market for al lines Of jewelry from
plated goods to the most expensive
platinum articles. Scandinavian and
British visitors are particularly anX-
ious to obtain rolled gold and plated
gold Jewelry, which formerly was pur-
chased from German manufacturers.
Five buyers from Cuba, two from
Venezuela and two from Brazil are
now in Providence visiting the manu-
facturers there for the purpose Of ac-
qpiring a varied line OF merchandise.
One jeweller from Brazil is reported
TO have placed large sums OF money
with banks IN this country with the
object OF proving his credit good. An
other from Cuba has references rom
some Of the leading Representatives OF
that country. This buyer is said to
be willing to purchase considerably
more chan 100000 worth of American
jewelry, but to date has not met with
much success i'll placing orders be
cause manufacturers are not in posi-
tion to supply the goods.
During the last month buyers have
been in tie local market from Japan
Switzerland. Canada, South Africa, Ba-
tavia, New Zealand. Sweden, China ana
Greece. In addition large orders for
jewelry and clocks have been received
through the mails. one clock company
receiving an order for 10000 cheap
One-Gay clocks
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
lEATHER-Tanners Curfail
PrOduciiOTl-Dr0D in Exports

Reports were circulated among
leather men yesterday to the effect
that many tanners, desiring to prevent
the market from becoming overstocked,
had curtailed production. In some in
stances, it was said, production had
been cut down as much as so per cent.
The falling off in domestic buying in
the last month and the sudden drop
in exports due ts the exchange situa-
tion have enabled dealers to accumu-
late large stocks of sole and upper
leather. Despite the large quantities
OF leather they are carrying il. stock,
most dealers so far have refused TO
lower prices. Some timid jobbers are
reported to have shaded quotations,
bur this has not stimulated business,
since the majority OF buyers are we'll
supplied or are awaiting the contem-
plated investigation into profteering.
The exchange situation, leading ex-
porters said, has reduced exports of
leather to minimum. England, France
and Italy although in need of large
quantities, have refused to place orders
in this country until some system OF
credits is arranged whereby their
units Of exchange will be brought
closer to parity with the dollar.
Leather exporters who expected the
arrival Of German buyers shortly have
been advised that the date Of sailing
has been postponed Indefinitely. since
TIE exchange situation made it impos-
bile for the Germans 10 purchase goods
al reasonable prices, although the
population of that country Ia nearly
barefooted-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
EEXTILES-Fnnser Tone
Prer0iLs in Cotton Goods

There were indications in the cotton
Goods market yesterday that business
3 entering period Of substantial buy
ng that promises to continue through
out the remainder Of the year Mill
agents, commission firms, jobbers and
brokers all reported unusually brisk
sales for the first day of the week.
While there were not q large number
Of out-of- town buyers in the market,
)rdcrs were received in considerable
oume through the mail.
Transactions in gray goods probably
wtre the dominant feature OF the day.
ontinuous buying Of these fabrics by
converters has caused mills to raise
heir price or the standard quality for
9l9 delivery. Goods desired this year
ere sold by agents for 1884 cents a
ard, while merchandise to be de-
vered after January ! brought 10 70
;el.ts. Several mills have refused to
onsider ary offers of less than 16
-nts for 64-60s, a basic cloth.
Garment manufacturers, especially
nose making mems pants, were heavy
uyers of cottonade for early 1920 de-
very. Likewise, the demand for that
abric from Central and South Ameri-
an sources was reported 90 be increas-
ng. Prices ranged from 25 to 40 cents
yard.
The settlement Of the strike in the
ocal shirt factories is expected TO re
i've the sales of cham bray and cheviot.
The demand for these TWO cloths had
allen off in comparison with that Of
With drawal Of shirt manufacturers
from the market because Of their labor
troubles Printed madras was sold to
the shirt firms for from 36 to 80 cents
q yard, while the woven patterns
brought up 80 so cents yard.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
CHEMICALS-Sulphuric Acid
Brings High Export Price

Large quantities Of sulphuric acid
and calcium carbide were purchased in
the chemical market yester rday for
South American account. The sui
phuric acid, 66-degree variety, sold at
$36 a ton, drum inclusive. The cal
cium carbide sold at 5 cents pound
1t is used in the manufacture Of
acetylene gas. The large demands for
Sulphuric acid have come principally
from manufacturers Of fertilizers.
Chemical dealers stated that the
high prices asked for sulphurc acid
for export are in part due to the dan
ger and trouble involved in its ship
ment. AS the acid eats through steel,
it must be kept on deck in large
drums, and because of it's combusti-
bilty it cannot be unloaded except at
certain isolated ports.
Prices for aniline oil continue firm,
orders for large quantities being re
ceived daily from dyestutfs manufact-
urers There is practically no oil on
the spot market; dealers are making
contracts for November delivery at 2S
cents a pound.
The scarcity of white powdered ar
senic is attributed to the fact that
several large operators who bought
up the 900 900 pounds sold recently by
the government are holding their
stocks in anticipation of higher prices.
Yesterdays quotation was firm at II
cents a pound, with an active call
from the glass industry noted.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
Many New Colors for
Women's Spring Clothes
Card Sent Out to Textile Indus
tries Show Wide Range
Of Shades

Sp.ing clothing for women Will show
tore, II the new card of the Textile
Color Card Association can be taken
as an index. The new seasons list
now being distributed to the textile
and allied industries comprises
seventy eight colors, sixty-six of
which are selected as silk colors and
twelve Tor worsted goods. The wool
colorngs arc shown on worsted fabrics
and include ranges Of dark and light
browns blues, grays, sands, light ANA
dark Diulsh greens. also q light taupe
and dark rose shade
len of the silk colors are woven in
cAanlgeable or g.ace effects. showing
combinations of contrasting shades.
Outside Of these the silk colors are
grouped IN thirteen basic divisions
with five or six shades of each division
shown
The card shows six shades Of pink.
three blues Of the turquoise type, three
orchid shades, five greens and three
coral shades. Yellows, reds and violets
also are given places on the season
card.
Two classiacations Of blues appear;
the soft blues Of the delft and tapes
try order and the brilliant and dark
navy blues. Browns are predominant,
one group running from q FURNISHED
yellow brown to dark seal. while
another group Of six begins with a
pebble shade and runs to dark castor.
rive shades of gray are given.
Only SIN Of the so-called STANDARD"
colors are shown on the card. All the
rest are new shades. The standard
colors' include tea rose, coral seal,
three shades of navy blue, Bermuda,
a SILK color and crane and teal duck
for woollens have been carried over
from the previous seasonal color card.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
FUR rade Checked by
Conii5,g Ee1cisia HoIidavs

Transactions in the raw fur trade
yesterday We're small and of mis-
cellaneous character. This condition,
according to the dealers, will prevail
throughout the week, largely because
OF the Jewish holidays Thursday and
Friday Heavier buying by manu-
featuring furriers is looked for next
week, but the dealers do not expect
that largest purchases will be made
much before the middle Of November
The half dozen large fur dealers
who bought most of the real seal
Offering at the st. Louis auction are
confident that they will realize good
profit on their investment. The high
price Of seal at the sale, they say,
is the result of Il growing demand for
this fur. The dealers point out that
costs in the neighborhood Of $500, a
real seal garment can be had for
about S400 more. This appears to in
dicate that 50 far as intrinsic worth
is concerned real seal at its present
price offers q better bargain to the
ultimate consumer as the wearing
qualities Of real seal are undisputed
and well known.
Manufacturing furriers reported the
receipt of many recorders from re-
taiers in the mail yesterday morning.
Most of these orders. they said, called
for services. Mufs and sets are not
moving in the normal proportion they
bear to scarves. This is more appar-
cnt in cheap than in the more OK.
pensive furs In fine furs women still
demand matched sets
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
Dress Models Duplicated

Some of the leading dress manu-
tacturers are complaining that their
contractors, who make up garments at
their direction, are underselling them
oy 1prnlsAlng duplicate models at re-
duced prices TO retailers here
According TO the manufacturers the
contractor finds which models have
been sold to certain retailers. The
contractor then goes TO the retailer
asks the price that has been paid for
the particular styles in question and
agrees TO furnish duplicates at n
lower price. The manufacturer, of
course, already has furnished the con
tractor with an original model and
patterns have been drafted. In some
eases, the manufacturers allege, the
retailers have returned the garments
to the manufacturer and have taken
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
AMERICAN PoWER = Ircur co

I5TOAdWAy, New YORK; =
/ = Er ERR Ed STOCK DIVIDEND No %
Tne regularly quarterly dividend Of II. =
pn tne pIeierred stock Of the American
Power & Light Company has hem nec1..s,t
payao October !. 1878. 10 nrefe-rsd
stockholders of record al the ciose ~ -,
ness Septenl ber a. 1913 "a 49,
WILLIAM REISER, Treamr.r
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23

IN IN 'ne new merchandise supplied by
the contractor.
ne practice has been brought 70
me attention OF one Of the jssdirs
salmsns gar manufacturing asS,ciations
consideration. 90 u"oeI
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
STEEL & TUBE COMPANY Of AMERICA

The Board OF Directors has declared the
arst a,, quarterly dividend Of II. g on the ~
pany. payable October !. 1919 70 the afnrk
nolctrs OF record at the close Of business.
seP'eEa ,.,I, ner 20, 1918. The transfer books
at = o'clock noon - '
A. A. SrHLESrNGER
President and Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23

colors with the British Dyestuffs, Ltd:
a government-subs concern, but
all competition, it is held, will be
eliminated, so far AS India is con-
cerned, by the new ruling.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
sEABoARD NATIONAL e.xw

~. New York September Is 1919
W reg Ku.ar quarterly dividend OF Three *
Per cent payable on October le1a
S9Is OF record en- September a..
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
Business Items

The Holden. Leonard Company yes
terday began the allotment of spring
woollen goods for women's wear
Chameleon cord and tinsel tones formed
the principal offerings. Tans and blues
are the prime pal colorings. Prices are
about p per cent above those quoted
by the company for last springs ma
terials.
The frm of c. F. Hovey has with
drawn from the wholesale drygoods
business and entered the retail selling
Of ready-to-wear garments. They
have established Offices at 200 Fifth
Avenue.
0. lie Boutiller, formerly manager
for c. F. Hovey, has withdrawn from
shat firm TO enter the brokerage bust
ness in the cotton goods market Mr
Boutilier has established Offices at -
Leonard Street.
Otto B. Shulhof. dress manufacturer.
and president OF the Associated Dress
Industries of America, sails to-day on
& buying trip to London and Paris.
"Dresses," the official monthly pub
lication of the Associated Dress In
dustries of America. will make its
initial bow to the trade to-day The
first issue comprises forty pages.
At the request OF the Department of
State, the Tanners Council has sent
TO its members a confidential question
naire relative 10 the imports OF hides
from India. This mas been done to
supply the State Department with in
formation preparatory TO its taking up
he matter Of the Is per cent Indian
g lort embargo with the proper British
d. .horities.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
23Oth Dividend
CHARTERED 1899
BANK OF
The MANHATTAN COMPANY

New York, Sept. 18, 1919.
The President and Directors of the
Manhattan Company have this day
declared a quarterly dividend Of
FIVE PER CENT. on the Capital
Stock of this Company, payable
October lst, 1919, to stockholders Of
record at the close of business Sep
tcmber 26th, 1919.
The transfer books will not close.
D. II. PIERSOS. CASHIER
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
UNITED FRUIT COMPANY
DIVIDEND No. 81

A quarterly dividend OF two and one
haf per cent ftwo and one-half do!.a-s
per share) on the eapttal stock Q, tnis
october 18th. 1918. TO stockhoi6ers =
record at the close OF business septernher
10th. 1912. ~ ''
JOHN W DAMON. TREASURE
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23
Meetings and Conventions

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VIVA.
Sept. 22.-The thirty annual
convention Of the National Paint, Oil
and Narnish Association opened here
to-day with the delivery of an address
of welcome by Governor John ]. Corn
well on behalf Of the state. Owing to
the large number Of oeople from New
York state attending the convention. 1t
was necessary to charter a special train
fer the delegation.
Hoskins Gates, president of the New
York club, has announced his inten-
ton to present five resolutions for the
New York delegation on problems re-
lated to budget reform, labor unrest
collection of statistics, control of pass
ports and the institution of thrift
campaign.
Business and social meetings of the
convention will continue daily until
September %
The National Council of Travelling
Salesmen's Associations will hold a
special meeting at o'clock Friday
night at the Hotel Bresln It is ex-
pected that the amendment to the state
constitution to permit voters away
from home to cast their ballots, to be
submitted in referendum at the next
election, will be discussed.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-23

Otto B. Shulhof. dress manufacturer.
and president OF the Associated Dress
Industries of America, sails to-day on
buying trip to London and Paris.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-15
HEARTS OF THE WORLD"

The fact that Hearts of the
World" played to capacity business
for five solid months in Boston at the
Majestic Theatre and eight months
at the 44th Street Theatre, New
York, and throughout the country is
everywhere playing to audiences that
test the capacity of all theatres. indi-
Gates the tremendous success of the
remarkable d. w. Grifith's produc-
ton. Mr.. Griffith did much with. the
Birth of a Nation" and "Intoler-
ance," but his "Hearts of the World"
must take it's place as his greatest
achievement, both as a most unusual
accomplishment in motion photoplay
as well as great document of the
war, a document that will live for
many years as a moving, vital record
of the great struggle in Europe. This
remarkable, history making play will
soon be seen at The Colonial Thea
ire for two days at 2.15 and 500 p.
M, beginning next week Wednesday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-15

Alaska has been worth much more
than its cost to the United States. A
half century ago Alaska was purchas-
ed at a cost of S7,200,00O, and that
original investment has been returned
to the nation more than 70-fold, for
from the products of the land and
sea, Alaska has added to the nation
al wealth upward of $500, 100000, the
greater part of which has been pro-
duced during the last 20 years. Two
sources of large and steady income
are copper ore and the fisheries.