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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
Plain Wire In Demand.

There Is an excellent demand for plain
wire for fencing and for manufacturing,
and there has been a fair seasonal dis
ribution Of wire fence and barb wire.
Markers of barb wire and fence refer to
the increasing trend of the public taste
toward light gauge wire, lighter than
can prove economical in the long run as,
although there is a little saving In first
cost, and perhaps a slight saving IN
sringing, the life is so much shortened
mat the fence is more expensive in the
END. Wire rods are not being offered
freely, but they bring readily the regu-
lar S02 price when any business goes
through For overseas export the price
Is uniformly $50. For Canadian trade
mere is no rule. there being some SELL
ers at $50, while some mills are quoting
SSI and not getting orders. High car
non rods arc bringing large differentlals
as during the war prices ranged be-
tween $50 and $40, while acid open
hearth steel rods bring SIS and higher,
depending on carbon.
The pig iron market displayed a trifie
more activity in the last week, but only
as to foundry and malleable grades.
nessemsr and basic are moving very
freely on regular contracts, but there
Is scarcely any demand in the. open mar
heI The smallness OF the demand Is
Illustrated by the fact that in one quar-
ter the only sale reported Is two carloads
OF Bessemer iron for export to Italy
PRODUCERS OF foundry iron have departed
more or less from their policy not to sell
mo next year, as moderate amount of
business has been done for the early part
~ next year and at present prices.
mere are some distances of advances
oeing obtained. but they have been gen.
eraiIy In favorlte brands and for this
!ear delivary Pig iron prices are
quotable unchanged as follows: Besse-
,ner. S27s5; basic, $25.75: malleable,
800 27.2S; foundry. $26.75; forge,
me coke market has stiffened on fur
uace and foundry grades. There is a
enshtly larger demand for foundry coke
ana me demand for furnace coke has in
creased sharply. Although the price OF
80 OF a week ago for spot or prompt
s,urhaoe coke appeared TO be high, the
nsure OF and cheaper coke being re-
.ent the price seems low one, as opera
s generally are quoting IS when they
tuo.e at all, and H. the price could be
shaded, It would be only a few cents.
mere is no contract market quotable on
aouhdry coke, producers having all the
btontfsHt business for which they care to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
DIVIDENDS.

Stock Of Pay
Record. able.
Co, LIST pr, q, 2 1o,...Sspt. is Sept. 80
Elmira Water. Light & RR.
Co.. Cd pr q, IL ee.,,. Sept. 10 Sept so
Everett Heaney Co, Inn.
a. "a to......,,.....,,.Sept 80 oct 10
Nat Park a3k, q. SO. Sept 20 Oct
Duluth Edison Eiec.. pr. q,
1h% ......:,...........se Sept. 20 Oct
Commonwealth Edison Co,
:, q 2%c ....,;.:s.,. 10 Now
National Fuel Gas Co, q.
Mich. Limestons & chem. "
Jones SS, B pr q, rss kcs oSt 50 oc, Il
Jones Bros Tea Co.. pr. q.
NE Sept a. oct.
i' isS ~y' hsnt pt Sept. 80 Sept 80
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
EEport. rrom Neu xar,

wheat s5s,s7l bu. !: barley, 1855 bu.
ins: s2s.eoo lbp flour. 7l.00s sacks ;
- ssLiIb lbs. iubricating oils, 5000
49, osmeal ic:ooo bbl& alcohol, es7
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
THE HANOVER NATIONAL BANK
~ Ala Tttv nf Nau Nnrl

New York, September 10. 1919.
The Board Of Directors have this day de-
clared a dividend Of EIGHT PER CENT.
payable on and after October LIST, 1919. The
transfer books will remain closed from
September GOTH 1919. until that date.
WIN. +, CABLE, Jr., Cashier.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
Car Shortage a Factor. :

With scarcity of cars. particularly
box cars, feature OF the shipping sit
uation for several weeks, the mills are
making renewed efforts in the direction
OF the fullest possible loading. The
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company,
which must use box cars almost exclu-
sively in it's shipments, has reached an
average Of 81 per cent. loading, but is
not satisfied with that average because
during the war 1t averaged los per cent,
loading for considerable time. The COM
pany's latest report shows more than
100 per cent loading at many splants.
The customer who has been taking a
carload a month Is requested to take
two heavily loaded cars every three
months and change his weekly carload
order to one for two cars every three
weeks.
In the last few days the steel mills
have been under little pressure 10 ship
orders made up of miscellaneous spec
ihcations, buyers allowing the mills con
siderable leeway in arranging specifica-
tons. which would indicate that buyers
have fair assortments. An exception
is the oil trade, which has been calling
loudly for material and is evidently
bare OF supplies
All the pipe mills are filled with BUSH
ness and cannot make anything like
early deliveries on new orders. Con-
tracts are we'll specified, and thus speci-
fcations against contracts suffer long
delays. The mills are well filled on butt
weld pipe and overfilled on lap weld
pipe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21

London Money Market.
LONDON, Sept, 2O.-Bar silver, 62d. an
ounce money. SIS per cent. dikcount
rates: short bills. 7-1eQsh per osnt. :
gold prsmtuus ~ 1AAbon, 1SA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
T E XAS

The very best SERVICE with
prompt dispatch to correspondents
outside the state of TEN As, on
general FINANCIAL isuss:
LAND, CATTLE. COTTON, OIL PEODUC-
TlON. OIL LEASES OIL SFCrRl ri rs.
DIVIDEND PAYING STOCKS, MUNICH
PAL BONDS, INDUSTRIAL SECtRl-
TIES. LEGAL QUESTION: ESTATES
HANDLED, SPECIAL ATTENTION
GIVEN TO ORGANIZATION OF COR
PORATIONS AND JOINT STOCK ASSO-
CATIONS, UNDER THE COMMON LAW
AND ACTING AS GENERAL. STATE
AGENTS FOR THE SAME
Information FREE. Inquiries answered
promptly.
TEXAS NATIONAL TRUST co
7oSh Main St. Fort Worth, Tex
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
MILLS PUZZLED TO !
COPE WITH STRIKE
Companies Not at Face of Con-
ditions Not Anxious, as
Are Web Stocked.
SCRAP MARKET STAGNANT
Scarcity of Cars Spurs to New
Efforts, to Get Fullest Pos
sible Loading.
SCRAP MARKET STAGNANT
sn,oinr ps.patoA to TUE sur.


PrrrsBuRe, Sept. 20.--It would be idle
10 say that the approaching strike Of
,ron and steel workers had not made
much of a furry in the Industrial mar
tst during the past week, because con-
adorable concern has been manifested
nv officlals of the mills as to how they
are going to cope with the situation.
The office forces bf the different COM
panles. which are not at the face Of
things, do not seem to have much &nxiety
as they believe that, with the warehouses;
stocked with raw material and finished
steel, they can meet conditions as they
are forecasted for several weeks to come.
The most surprising thing in the dis
puto is the action of the malgamated
Association Of Iron, Steel and Tin Work.
ers. which was notified this week by its
president, NJ f. Tighe. that the strike
order of the national committee would
take precedence of the agreement made
at the Atlantic City conference OF last
June, at which the scale was agreed to.
Not only was 1t agreed that the men
would not go out on strike as long as
their own scale provisions were adhered
TO- which of course is the case. but 1t
was definitely and plainly understood by
the Amalgamated Association represen-
tatives that the manufacturers desired
that agreement to forestall Just such a
condition as has arisen. 1t was ex-
planned clearly that the agreement meant
that the Amalgamated men were not to
strike If other departments of mills In
volved should be organized or should
strike.
The scrap market having been dull
before the chances became preponderat-
ngiy that there would be a strike In
the iron and steel industry, the stagna-
ton in the market IN the last week
hardly can be attributed solely to the
strike prospects. but. of course, that is
the principal influence There has been
practically no demand on the part OF
consumers and trading between dealers
has been limited. Here and there "a
dealer had made a purchase for the pur-
pose Of getting shipment made before
a strike could occur, but such business
has not amounted to much. Heavy
melting steel is quoted at $40 to $40
q ton, against $3.50 to $50 quoted a
week ago. and cast borings are quoted
II higher on account OF scarcity de-
veloped by efforts of dealers to cover on
short contracts. other quotations being
unchanged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
Buenos .Ayres Grain Prices,

BUENos AYREs, Sept, s.-closing grain
WHEAT-Tone Arm
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
STATE BANK STATEMENT.
SUMMARY OF STATE BANKS AND TRusT
CoMPANIES IN GREATER NEW YORK,
NOT INCLUDED IN CLEARING
HOUSE STATEMENT
Figures furnished by State Banking
Depdrtment)

WIsUIes IuFhIshed by State BANKING
Depdrtment)
Loans, discounts, In
Nestments, &c,,,.. .SsOl OF, O0J Dec Sl2 O77 800
1uld ,.''.'',',',:,-.. 1881 SOC Inc. SO 600
Currency and bank
notes ,,.......,.... L. l32 200 Inc als 4no
Deposits with Federal
Reserve Bank OF
~ New York ,...,..... 76 0s3, 800 Dec 81 l4l, COO
Total deposits ....... $40 $3.50 ZOO Inc 10 ga s09
Total deposits Eliml-
mating amounts due
from reserve deposi-
tories and from
other banks and
trust companies In
New York city and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21

REPORT of the unclaimed deposits, divi-
dends and interest of the NEW NEITHER
LAND BANK OF NEW YORK on the FIRST
day of August 1919. made In accordance with
the provisions OF the Banking Law. Sections
IRA and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-21
BOSTON CURB CLOSING
ma Al.

5000 Miss River s.. 7sI 7sh 1911 !
5000 U $ Smelling IS. 100 100 100 ID
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-04-04
THE COSMETIC OF THE INANIMATE.

M am the saver of surfaces.
III am the world-old preserver.
TNoah knew me, for he pitched the ark within and without.
1.-THE Pharaohs sought me as an adornment for their tombs-'
their mummies endure because l conserve.
TI am the woad of the ancient Britons: their blue battle hue.
HBecause of me the treasures of the Sistine Chapel defy eHace-
Ement.
III am the keeper of the antique.
III am the servant of progress.
TColumbus found me bedecking the savages who watched him
plant Ferdinands banner on the shores of New Spain; and the
very sails of his caravels resisted the elements of the West
through my aid.
NThe pioneers westward vending their way daubed the prairie
ischooners with my protection.
I'M am the royal robes of civilizations monarchs, Steel and Lum-
Der.
1.-THE taut wings of the arplane CLEAN under my protective
veneer.
1.-THE sullen dreadnaught and the homing transport pillow the
seas impervious to corrosion because of me.
I'll waterproofed your agents of destruction, the bullet and the
shell.
TThen 1 drew the mercy of my concealing camoufage over
your hospitals.
III glisten on the homes, and on the barns, and on the cement
surfaces.
fTWhere life is, l am alive.
GWhere death and decay set in my absence hastens them.
TAnd my mission is to preserve.
ETSaver of Surface, I am PAINT!
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-04-04
THE PAINTERS BEST FRIEND

+ OF all the many liquid sub {,
+ stances which a be used for
/ the binding of paint or dry sub
Z stances which when dissolved in
+ water are used as vehicles for
h pigments none fulflls necessary
K conditions so well as linseed oil, J
/ the king Of the fixed oil, and,
/ what is of enormous importance, J
Z does 1t as cheaply. 1t is the !
K painters best friend because it
/ makes his work satisfactory. )
K X K K 4 K X Il X 4 X 4 X 4 4 J
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-04-04
SAVE THE SURFACE.

4 Save the surface and you save
4 all. Disintegration and decay
are conditions which usually
4 start at the surface Of any ma
K terial. Protection against de-
X terioration n rot Of substances,
4 therefore, should begin with
X care of the exterior. Provided a
4 material does not carry within
4 itself the element of sure decay,
4 proper surface protection will
4 undoubtedly lengthen its life.
X K 4 4 r. X X X 4 X X X 4
The Washington times., 1919-12-06

trucks of from three to five-ton ca
racity. and viii accept quotations on
prices not in excess of $4,000
California Illinois, Indiana. Iowa,
New York. Minnesota and Missouri
are recorded with having the largest
registration of motor trucks
On the western front of Paris the
British army authorities were en-
ploying in all 46.700 automobiles of
which 10000 were trucks.
A strong effort to break up
proflteering in automobiles is being
made by the British Motor Trade As
sociafiou and the Motor Agents
Union.
The first automobile race in Amer
lea was held in Chicago in 1895. and
the winning car covered a course of
twenty-three minutes.
A change will be made in the Mis-
souri, motor car license plates for
1920. Instead of 225,s79, the plates
will show 22-5s-7e. thus enabling the
numbers to be more easily read.
England is manufacturing light
cars which range from 900 to 400
pounds, carry five persons, and show
gasoline, oil, and tire mileage three
times that of the American-made
motor cars.
Automobiles of American make have
been imported into Venezuela in in
fcreasing numbers Of recent years
There are 1000 privately-owned cars
in the capital city of Caracas, which
number represents q per capita own.
ership Of automobiles of one to every
100.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06

were barred from the recent Interna-
tional Motor Show in Paris.
Placed end to end, the passenger
motorcars in use in this country
would encircle the United States.
The first American-made electric
automobile that was driven in Paris
appeared upon the streets in 1896.
1t is estimated by American motor
truck manufacturers that more than
125.000 trucks will be made during
1920.
During the recent visit Of King AL
bert. of Belgium, he purchased q high
grade American-made touring car
During the month Of August 2s2
passenger cars and twenty-six motor,
trucks were exported from this coun-
try to Japan.
Farm carts are seldom found on
market days in Scotland on account of
the heavy demand for motor cars by
farmers.
The new law requiring all taxicabs,
trucks and other commercial vehicle
to carry mirrors has gone into effect
in Massachusetts,.
The latest production in motor
trucks is a hfteen-ton refrigerator
tractor and trailer in the service of
a st. Louis packing firm.
Cuba is discarding the historic
two wheeled mule carts for the
American motor trucks in connection
with the big sugar industries.
The total fees collected by the high
way department of Michigan from
motor vehicles so far this year
amount to S3,3Ss.sl1.7s.
France Is in need Of heavy-duty
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
By L. J. FAULKNER.

The many serious handcaps experienced during the
war; and for many months after the amisce signed
which curtaed the output of automobiles, fast being
overcome and production rapidly assuming normal
proportions when along the Mmken Bearing lockout
and strikes in the various body and unit fields.
Then the addition of the steel strike causing
other serious setback But all these were fast being
overcome when what threatens to be the most of
all looms up
This is the coal situation which affects the very roots
of the industry
Practically every unit every process that enters into
the construction of an automobile depends upon coal
If serious curailment of the supply of coal is put
into effect, which than likely, Judging by
the plans already outlined by the Garfield regime it will
mean that return to prewar normal conditions by the
automotve industry is out of the question for years
and that the present ncessant demand for will
be further delayed in fulflment
This is far injurious to the nation welfare than
would appear at first glance. One of the most important
factors in the economic world today the transportation of
essentials The ordinary method of railways has proved
absolutely inadequate Trucks and automobiles were fast
relieving the situation when along the threatened
curtailment of factory coal supplies.
1t is sad commentary much boasted intel
gence that easily swayed into committing acts
that only react upon ourselves in the end.
The very leaders of this latest blow against our ad
vancement will feel the pinch well as those who are
innocent of any participation in it.
The enormous number of contented workmen-and thew
rule contented class-employed in the produc
on of automobiles will suffer- along with millions of Others
What is very serious factor is that an industry which
probably means much to economic welfare as any
other engaged In manufacturing, will suffer serious set
back The moral of it all is obvious:
IF YOU CAN BUY A CAR NOW DO SO-OR
REGRET 1T LATER.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06

Gasoline is 75 cents gallon in Bue-
nos Aires.
The number OF motorcars In the
Iexican republic il $4,000.
Motor cars built in 1895 were Off
cially called "motorcycles''-nota auto
mobiles.
Calcutta India. has about 4, 900 priv
ately owned motorcars and approx
mately 500 taxicahs.
1t Is estimated that Michigan will
have approximately 325, 900 licensed
cars by January /.
Approximately 20 per cent of the
automobiles in New York State are
owned by farmers.
The highway commission Of Massa-
chusetts has taken in $2,46O, ,o2A "A
from motorists this year.
In New York city the number of
horses has decreased in the past three
years from 10S,OO0 to 10000.
German and Austrian makes Of cars
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
E COAL SITUATION AND AUTO INDUSTRY r

lar inspection in a way Of locating
loose bolts and nuts. particularly
when new.
Don't forget the top. Dust it OF
occasionally to preserve the material.
Don't shift the gears carelecsly.
push clutch pedal as far back as 1t
Will go and disengage the gears
gently.
Don't attempt to file the contact
points or adjust a relay. Take it to
an experienced electrician.
Don't ever race the motor.
Don't attempt TO drive car unless
you know what you are doing.
Don't forget to apply the emer-
gency brakes before leaving your car.
Don't forget that there are other
speeds than the high speed gear in
the car. Use them.
disengaged whenever brakes are put
on or gears shifted.
Don't tamper with adjustments on
your carbureter unless you are thor
oushly experienced. Take it to your
dealer.
Don't attempt to reverse the car
until 1T has come to a dead stop or
you Will damage the gears, possibly
oreak up the entire transmission
housing.
Don't attempt to change a tire from
a rim with which you are unfamiliar.
serious accidents have occurred be.
cause OF improper locking resulting
In their nying OF when the tire has
been inflated.
Don't fail to remove the mud from
the new car as soon as possible. II
iett on II will ruin the finish.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
AN EXPLANATION,

ne worked weary length Of time,
Then took q long vacation.
He borrowed just one thousandplunk
From some misled relation.
de hustled out and bought q car
A marvellous creation.
Then took a lengthy motor trip
A trip across the nation.
he rode about a distant town
By way OF exploration.
And fell into q sad mishap.
Which brought his degradation:
He ran into another car,
Producing devastation.
A motorcycle cop was called
tOh needless invitation).
Who felt it all important that
He make Investigation;
lie found II was a simple case,
He said, of "Aggravation,"
Then called the wagon" and IL came
And took him to the station"
The copper told judge our friend
Should go on scanty ration
Because he's not recovered from
A recent dissipation.
They called a doctor in to make
A hastv observation.
He said ., only suffered from
Auto intoxication.
H. c. Church, Hoosier Motorist.
The Washington times., 1919-12-06

This column is devoted to the interest of
the autoist. All questions to care and
upkeep. engine troubles. tours, etc, will be
cheerfully and fully answered by ex-
pert.
Questions must reach this office not later
than Thursday to insure issue in current
week. Address all communications care
Automooile Editor washington Times Civ
ing initials of inquirer for index purposes
IL your car is In trouble on the road and
you need tow or assistance avail yourself
of The Times Auto Emergency Service 1t
u yours for the asking. See notice in this
The Washington times., 1919-12-06
Oh, DenVi Dent: Don't!


Don't speed the car for the first 700
miles Your speed should not exceed
twenty-five miles per hour.
Don't force the car on hills or heavy
pulls.
Don't forget to become acquaint-
ed with traffic and road rules and
obey them They are made to pro-
tect and help you.
Don't forget that the storage bat
terry needs attention. Examine the
cells for distilled water every two
weeks.
Don't neglect the tires. Carry an
air gauge in the car and keep your
tires inflated to proper pressure
Don't forget to examine the steer
ing connections A serious accident
is. likely to happen should they come
loose or fall apart.
Don't fail to give your car a rcgu-
New-York tribune., 1919-10-25
Laundry Strike Likely
To &c Settled Monday

The laundry strike probably wl, he
settled Monday morning, according 20
the opinions expressed yesterday by
both strikers and employers. At
conference Yesterday in the Hall Of
Records, before sub committee OF the
Governors Reconstruction Labor Boa ID,
Representatives of the union and en-
ployers association reached 81 tcnta-
tive agreement. which will be submitted
20 their respective groups this morn
ing If the agreement is ratified the
workers will return to their old places
Monday morning.
Under 'he proposed agreement the
e'rikers viii be granted preferential
shop, in which union members will ne
given precedence over others. Tho mat
ter Of wages and hours are also com
promised.
Although the Rough Dry Laundry
1aen's Association wus the only employ
ers' organlza' ion present Mt the con-
ference, it is expected that the otncr
branches Of the industry will soon
reach settlement if the proposed
agreement Is accepted. Moro than To-
000 laundries in Manhattan, The Bronx
and Brooklyn have been forced to close
down since the strike was called three
weeks ago.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-25

planned, and ammunition hay been ac-
cumulate ted and distributed among the
men, with much ncendiary talk Of
shooting up public officials and taking
control OF the situation.
Last night the men voted to close
certain mines, and they are down to-
day, with general unrest and movement
of men toward the Logan field. shall
welcome President Keency's co6pera
ton, and he knows | sought it in good
faith. but 1t Is only fair to say thai
until and unless the United Mine Work
ers in the Kanawha field will return to
work until called out by their officers
and cease preparation for armed action
shall suspend the investigation. I
will concern myself solely for the pres
ent with vigorous steps to preserve or
der and the public peace and TO pre-
vent the anarchy into which their
threatened action will plunge the state.
Says They Plan invasion
Their committees are even now out
over the state engaged in an attempt to
assemble, as some Of them claim, 10000
men in this city on November l TO be-
gin 81 invasion Of the non-union coal
fields.
81 want 10 add that hHve no objec-
lion TO a Congressional investigation,
but will welcome TT
New-York tribune., 1919-10-25
Liners en- Route Here
Sent to Other Ports

Two steamships bound to this
port with passengers, mail and gem
eral cargo have been diverted by
wireless to other ports. The pas
sengers Will be brought here by
rail.
The inability TO coal ships in this
harbor because Of the longshore-
mems strike caused the Italian liner
Europa to proceed to Philadelphia
yesterday.
A wireless message sent on
Thursday to the Lamport & Holt
liner Vasari, north bound from Ar
gentina, ordered her TO put into
Norfolk. Her passengers will be
brought to this city by special
train.
After the Vasari has coaled she
will come to this city 20 take pas
sengers TO Liverpool for the Cunard
Line