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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17

unless we can supply 1t. Ihls means closer relationship between such ter ritory and Little Rock. More ire auent visits means better opportunl- ties for Little Rock to capture the trade and this applies to each line or endeavor, banking, professional, mer- cantile and other lines, there1sre, IL is absolutely essential that this pro ject be completed and opened by the opening of the new season.
 The importance of textile mlli, which would manufacture our raw product, cotton, into finished articles has been dwelled on in nearly every report we have made. Just before the war the organization for this conl- pany was almost completed and over my protest was deferred because o1 the war. l am sure everyone con- cerned now realizes we made a mls-. take, since the armistice was signed the matter has been revived by our trustees and great deal O. new dat compiled. 1 am sure that with ht- tie cooperation and energy on the part of our members and citizens, generally, we can have established III this city a cotton mill of splendid proportion and from the information 1 have 1 am quite sure if we succeed in establishing a plant Of this kind in this city, that due to our splendid labor conditions and other important factors, we will soon become cot ton mill center, which honor may go to another city should we defer action too long.
 Our Bulletin
 The Daily Bulletin continues to be in the mind of the secretary one of the best features of our organization. Working strictly to the commercial importance of our city as we do, the Bulletin has been medium by which many new industries and people have located here and the rights of our commercial, agricultural and manu- featuring concerns have been defend ed in a way that has made it an ex- tremely valuable adjunct. This con- clusion is reached from hundreds of letters and additional hundreds of verbal praises that we have received.
 Conclusion
 Permit me to say that this past year has been one of the hardest that your secretary has experienced. Due to abnormal business conditions, which has kept both the employer and employee confined to their personal affairs to an extent never before known, the secretary has had to carry burden unprecedented in this city and this work and one that he hopes will soon be relieved. Happiness over the prosperity and regard for the val uable time of our members have re- strained him time and time again from calling on them for assistance.
 The financial condition of the or ganization must be strengthened if the work is continued as it should be and we urge our members to serious ly consider this phase of our organi- zation.
 To those who have given their time, 1 am duly grateful. To all of our members and citizens generally, to the press, and to other organizations, for such cooperation and assistance, very valuable at times, I am very thankful.
 Respectfully submitted,
 E. B. BLOOM, Sec'y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17
THE GIGGLrNG MURDERESs." 1"

| Truth is stranger than fiction chief ly because it does not follow any un- breakable rules, and in it's develop ment it is just as liable to cause sor- row and disappointment as invariable happiness and joy, says the Commer- cial Appeal. In the same way real life differs from that idealized exist ence that noveiists and dramatists transfer from their imaginations to the printed page or put into the
 mouths of other living spokesmen. In the ordinary affairs of men and women virtue is not always reward ed, nor does evil receive the punish ment that is its due. Error often continues, and even succeeds, for the simple reason that it is much easier to convince children of the imagina- tion that it Is the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve.
 The other day in Chicago there was enacted in flesh and blood an al- most exact duplicate of the late Cylde Fitch's play, "The Woman in the Case" only that the ending was by no means consonant with the finale of the stage production. In the great metropolis of the lakes girl of Is years had killed lawyer because, as she said, he had wronged her and re- fused to right the wrong according to the usually accepted means of matrimony. The fiancee of the slain man still retained confidence in him, and in order to vindicate his name she disguised herself, in true Fitch style, and became the associate of the slayer. She even secured employ ment as maid at the same hotel where the slayer had buen employed, in order to secure whatever damag- ing evidence she could.
 Ever since the killing and during the trial the girlish homicide has been known in the Chicago news papers as "The Baby Vamp" and "The Giggling Murderess. Her ability and propensity to litter and giggle over any situation has not in the least been diminished by the terrible even. that has come into her life. The smile did not desert her even when the other woman testified that the slayer had admitted that her victim had done her no wrong. Probably she of volatile emotions was think ing of the fact that over two score women in Chicago during the last few years have slain men through various motives and all of them have been acquitted. At any rate, it seems as if her light-hearted gig gling was not unjustified for the jury in her case also brought in a verdict of acquitts1.
 Could there have been anything. in the unbroken record of acquittals for women who kill that inspired this girl to take human life and then re- gard it so lightly! Surely she has not been impressed with the enormity of the ofefnse of destroying another human. If she so chooses, she is free to kill again-and giggle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17

A great many of our radical labor leaders believe living wage" should provide for the expenses of the pur- chase and unkeep of an auto, fancy clothes, club dues, etc. When they say "living wage" they mean "high liv. ing wage" Many of them are bolshe- vists by day and capitalist by night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17

Five hundred tailors in Seattle, Wash, quit work as result of their employers continued refusal to sign their new agreement, and practically every tailor shop in the city is closed. The union is demanding minimum wage of S44 week for journeymen and $3S week for helpers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17
Protest Omission
 of the Old Hymns

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 16.-Omission of many of the old hymns from the new edition of the hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal church provokei l storm of criticism in the house of deputies of the triennial general con- vention here today that resulted in the withdrawal of resolution by the hymnal commission to make the book the "sole authorized" song book of the church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17

Maybe Sam Gompers is sick ot some of his own underlings. An honest man who finds himself tied up with some of the men that Gompers is tied to, wouldn't help but suffer 2 nervous collapse.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-17

Big Plain and Self Rising Flour, if not the best in your opinion your money refunded. Riley Feed Mfg. Co. 9-23-tf
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Business Quiets Down as
Outlook Becomes Obscure
Manufacturers and Merchants Talk Confidently, but
Act Cautiously; Downward Tendency of Foreign
Exchanges Curtailing U. S. Exports to Europe
By Clayton A. Penhale

and Editor, Ne,v York Tribune
FT~HERE distinct u in
with buyers goods-so
often considered of secondary Importance if
could be hny populated purchasers
withhold
is to
first that the widespread against high prices
labor the threats nationaze industry transportation
and the inclination
working partially
mosph confidence that ervadd the business world until short
that tumng moneys
brought forcby
expand finance Europes needs
n this market
Ouwardy business talking publ
cation they inclined the favorable
current duness lightly
e possibility serious developments the labor situation But
talking confdentay they that
they fear labor rather
translated into higher labor the
public prices
the caught between naturally uncertain
and cautious Moreover the retailer looking stua
ton from the goods prices which, for
one reason or another will keep them from
But the situation really gloomy many persons apparently
beeve probable
'ha the present agitation against high or least
does likely that labor fact is labor is
as far be told from available off than ever
before People eating wearing better things and
altogether enjoying high standard living they come to
reanze that we are for long time at higher level of prices
that by eoua]v
e
AS for foreign statistics furnish ev;den f IA
tendency Imports the history while exnorts v
much reduo compared with the preceding month Erone has &
Gently made up It's mind let the thew will On tho
% apparently perfectly sound that the Decline demand
or our goods will also Decline increase in n
ne o consumer This situation peril to American
uus since terrific slump foreign mean much idle
ness of the depend on foreioo oror 49, ~
N w Ne0p
The remedy to provide European customers rh
WAS Drought forcby to the Of ~
week by Senator Owen. Perhaps will result b.s
Ne0p"en' OF programme for meeting the situation
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Large Sales Made
At French Exhibit
Exposition of Art Industries
May Be Taken on the
Road

Well over 100000 francs worth of
merchandise was ordered by American
buyers at the French art industries
exposition, which closed last night at
the Hotel Pennsy sylvania.. The exhibit,
held under the auspices of the French
Commercial Bureau, French govern
ment organization, began July "a. 1t
was designed to give American mer-
chants an opportunity to purchase ar
tstic goods without the necessity of
visiting France and to enable the ap-
piled art industries Of France to regain
their normal production as quickly as
possible.
P. Forester, manager of the exhibit,
said that the success it met in New
York, warranted its being taken on the
road. Various cities in the country
will be visited by the exhibit, which
will be returned to New York in Janu-
ary. More samples will be added when
the exhibit again opens here and
larger quarters will be required to
house it, 1t is possible that wearing
apparel will be added to the list Of
products shown.
The goods ordered now will arrive in
this country in time for the Christmas
trade
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Chemicals

Business in heavy chemicals during
the past week showed a decided i'm
provement over the slackness of the
preceding week. While the buying of
bichromate Of soda and cuastic soda
showed no signs of improvement,
purchases of all other products were
reported by dealers to be on a larger
scale than is usual at this time of
year. Dealers are elated over the
buying Of the past week, as the market,
they state, usually is still passing
through its regular summer dulness at
this time. A renewal of buying so
early in advance of the regular fall
season, they believed, portcnds a
good volume of business soon.
The market is practically bare of
spot stocks of the more actively sought
chemicals. Producers are dealing di-
rect with consumers and the dealers
are having difficulty in securing goods
for their customers. Caustic soda,
boraX, phenol, ammonium sulphatc,
glacial acetic acid yellow prussiatc of
potash and soda are unobtainable on
spot except in limited quantities. The
demand for these chemicals is firm and
manufacturers, when asked to quote
prices, display tendency to ask more
than the market price.
Export demands to Europe were fair
during the first two days of the week,
but the unfavorablc rate Of exchange
during the last few days discouraged
purchases. South American buyers
continue to demand large amounts Of
bleach, soda ash, and ammonium sui
Dhate.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Business Money

Acceptance dealers expect a dimin-
ished demand for acceptances from
New York City banks early this week
because OF the unfavorable bank state
ment which was made public. The
members of the New York Clearino
House Association had fallen $4,000
below the standard reserve REQUIRE
ments at the Federal Reserve Bank,
and 1t is expected that they will be
concerned mainly with building up
thelr reserve for several days, rather
than putting surplus funds into ac-
I,eptahces. =, Durng the early part of
last week and the latter part of the
previous week New York and out-of-
Town oanks, because of easier money
conditions, were bidding eagerly for ac-
oeP.ahces' ana shortage of bills de-
seloPed; a diminished supply of bills
alonn ooth domestic and foreign
sources flowed into the market.
The unfavorable bank statement ia
not expected to have much influence
on the commercial paper market. az
out OF town banks are absorbing most
OF the offerings, with the CITY banks
merely nibbling. The prevailing rate
last week was 51A per cent, but some
especially choice short time bills were
taken at 5A per cent. "''e
"itndrawai of funds from New York
by out-ot-town banks to finance th,,
moving of the crops will begin about
september l, and a Tightening If the
money rates may then take n,ocs
government withdrawals made monav
rates in the call loan market st;ffe1
toward the close Of last week.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25

of future business for the manufact-
urers, but they hesitate to purchase
their raw material so far in advance
because of high prices, poor stocks Of
fered now and possible labor troubles
in their factories
Large dealers and collectors are
selling mainly to the skin merchants
although this business is not so heavy
as it was few weeks ago.
At the August auction Of the Met
ropolitan Fur Exchange last week aa-
vances over the prices established at
the concerns July sale were noted in
most furs. The advances averaged
about Is per cent.
Because of the high price of Hud-
son seal coats, which are expected to
be the most popular fur garments with
women next winter, manufacturing fur
riers are bringing out more models in
sealine, dyed nutria and other sub
stitutes. Marmot also is coming in
strong as coat material in an ef
fort to provide garments at a reason
able price.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25

high level has been reached and that
the silk industry cannot thrive under
additional increases because consumers
will refuse to meet the advanced price.
A majority Of factions express the de-
sire for lower prices, which, they say,
would tend to stabilize the present
market and bring a state of absolute
confidence which is conceded by some
to he lacking.
The condition of the silk trade at
the close Of last week may be sum-
married. as follows:
Reports from merchants throughout
the country arc that the demand is far
in excess of the supply. Merchandise
which ordinarily is looked upon as
summer offerings, is still being sold in
large quantities for fall wear. Jobbers
allude to their business as one in which
there has been ready market for any
fabric they had to offer, but ten
dency among buyers to seek slightly
lower prices. Manufacturers who have
offered their spring lines have sold
them IN most cases completely. There
is in most instances, an opposition to
take orders for deliveries in the far
future, and merchandise sold under
those conditions is usually based on
prices prevailing at time of delivery
Exporters are agitated over the
alarming decrease in English exchange,
arguing that the record low levels
reached last week make it impossible
TOR the British merchant to buy Ameri-
can goods. Unless the exchange rates
advance in the near future, it is be-
lleved that the export business will be
severely curtailed
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
IeareLry

Strikes at several factories in
Providence and the continued scarcity
CT skilled workers have caused manu-
tacturcrs no little embarrassment in
making deliveries Of goods. Retail
ers and jobbers reported that ship
ments they should have received in
June are still delayed. There was
some talk among the trade of bring
ing goods from Providence by steamer,
but no shipments were reported. The
shortage Of skilled help has become
serious. With the holiday season near,
manufacturers find themselves two
and three months behind on their
orders with prices for metals and
stones advancing daily and labor de-
mandlng more wages. Some manu-
facturers stated that large losses had
been taken on contract orders placed
some months back and that to protect
themselves they have been forced to
accept orders for business subject to
prices at the time of delivery.
Jobbers say that the demand for
Jewelry at present is the best in the
history of the business. Some jobbers
reported that the volume of business
transacted had increased more than
100 per cent during the past eight
months. Gold filled jewelry is in
great demand according to the jobbers.
They say that the business placed so
TAR this year is three times greater
than that of all last year.
Local retailers are not doing so
prosperous business as houses
throughout the South and West, lead
ing factors, state. The prosperity of
the farmer, the coal miner of Penn
sylvanla and the worker in the oil
tlelds has stimulated good buying. it
is stated, despite the complaint against
the high cost of living.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Leather

investigation into profteering in the
hlde, leather and shoe industry. still
oe1ng conducted at Boston, and the
threat of Federal probe to determine
VINO is getting the profits, caused a de-
clded slump in the buying of hides and
!ea.her goods. Buyers seemed con-
.ehted 10 blde their time in anticipa
1lon OF lower prices. Even the tanners
have adopted waiting policv and oro >
not purchasing hides. While the stocts
OF leather on hand are larger now thar
al any time TINS year, because of tho
orop IN buying, the quantity of hides
on hand shows no increase, since sun-
plles have not been augmented bv im
ports. ~ 'ii'-
New high prices for shoes were an
nounced last wek Shoe manufactur-
ers declare they dislike the high nrces
they are being forced to ask more than
'he publlc which pays for the goods a
greater amount of capital is reouired
10 carry the same volume of business
ano lne extension of credits at a time
""sn 'hlatlon is so general is regarded
as dangerous. manufacturers say thew
are oVersupplied with orders for imme,
diate delivery. In fact. orders '"r'nu havo
ceen coming in SO fast of late. manu~
facturers have been unable to allot ~
vacn ,oan Snoe h dealer the quantity of foot
new business is going on the banks
puc ola customers are given the prefer,
ence IN orders. Several big concerns
report turning away foreign business
because OF the unsettled condit;on If
the leather market. Operations on oy-
port orders, it is contended, are attend.
cd by considerable risk, in view of tbe
uncertainty ; over future costs of hides
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
COIOrs

Unsettled conditions in the dyestuffs
situation have been reflected in the
limited amount of purchases from do
mestic sources during the past week.
1t is generally conceded now that the
fight to get legislation that will protect
American dye manufacturers will be a
bitter one, and this has caused consum-
ers of dyestuffs to refrain from con-
tract or quantity purchases until set
tement is assured. Several small dye
stutfs dealers, some manufacturing
consumers and representatives. of for
eign dyestuffs importers are attempt
ing to defeat the dye licensing bill by
that would prevail in the event of the
bills passage would kill Americas
chances of competing with foreign silk,
cotton and textile goods in the export
trade.
On the other hand, the representa-
tive American dyestuffs plants declare
that they will be forced to the wall un-
less granted adequate protection. They
deny that eXtortionate prices are being
charged, although they admit that Ger
many, if permitted to enter the market,
could undersell their products. High
prices, they declare, are due to the fact
that the processes of manufacture are
not as yet perfect. Congress will set
tie the problem eventually. Meanwhile,
both sides are advancing arguments to
Win votes.
The export demand for colors con-
tinues to keep the market active and
offers compensation for the slack in
domestic business. South America
Japan and India are the principal buy
ers India, especially, has taken un-
usually large quantities of American
dyestufs during the past two months
Bright, fast oolors, such as malachitc
green. acid magenta crystals, Congo
red, Victoria blue and patent blue are
in chief demand for export.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
OO[ie.,s

"a lew more selling agents made al
lotments of spring goods last week "a
'helr old customers upon a basis of
past purchases. 1t seems we'll estab-
llshed now that the entire sprinp nro-
ductlon will be released to the trade
through the allotment method. An
Parel manufacturers are dissatisfied
"i,n the small amounts of goods tho
nlllS are permitting them to order and
many predict dire consequences un-
less other sources Of cloth are onenad
to them 0P'''eu
selling agents explain the small
spring production by citing the fact
that the present fail output was do
layed three months at the bepinninp
OF the season and further hampered
by labor troubles and shortage of
yarns. Some mills will run on fall
ana winter goods well into next wear.
IL is SAID, IN order to complete their
contracts. These mills are lmitinr
tnelr spring production in order to be
aole TO start the fall, 1920, season on
time, it is said.
Few, spring staple goods have been
onered and apparel manufacturers are
attempting to cover their future needs
Oh these from the jobbers, but the lat
Ter nave little to offer. The mills arc
showing few good worsteds for less
unan "a yard and the average price is
nearer $5. All wool cheviots and
ca!ssSslmeres, for spring, say the agents,
VIII bring about 81 yard.
Rumors of drop in tricotine prices
last week were unconfirmed. Jobbers
SAID they were holding their s.ocks Arm
at from $3.50 yard upward. One
mil agent reported refusing an
order for 1000 pieces at Sc ward
Inc demand for strictly winter
cIoths has slackeneds say the iobbers.
omen's wear manufacturers are said
TO De making inquiries of jobbers for
lar fabrics suitable for sprinp use
The governments agitation against
nigh prices is said to have caused no
reaction in the cloth markets SO far
New-York tribune., 1919-08-25
Druggists to Discuss
Their Dry Functions

The druggists relation to prohibi-
ton and the question of whether he
shall be the sole dispenser OF liquor
under laws to give effect to the eigh-
teenth amendment will be among the
principal topics for discussion at the
sixty convention of the Amer
lean Pharma Association. which
opens to-day at the Hotel Pennsvl
vania. More than 500 delegates from
all parts of the country have as
sembled for the six-day session.
Meetings to-day will include those of
the National Boards of Pharmacy. and
of the American Conference of Phar-
maceutlal Faculties. A special meeting
will be held tomorrow night to award
the Remington honor medal to Profess
sor James II. Beal, dean of the Col
lege of Pharmacy, Illinois.