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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
Cotton Cloth Prices
In Foreign Trade

The research committc OF the Ma
tional Council of Cotton manufactur-
ers has just issued its third report on
interna tioual prices for cotton cloth
mn -rrrf---f-7- f-...--aes. trade i.,-sat-
ton goods before the war. The mem
Law, Spartanhurr. s, c.. John s
hers of the committee are A. F'arwe|i
Bemis, Boston, chairman; John A.
Lawrence. Roston and Melvin r Obpe-
land. Harvard University secretary,
The comparison of prices of cotton
cloth in New York and Manchester.
England. shows that on March 6, 1919.
the English prices were 10 per cent
above the New York prices for stand
ard gray cloth at the current rates of
exchange BY the middte of April the
English prices had fallen below New
York prices 3 t current rates OF cx-
change and from the middle Of May
until the end Of Sertemher the Eng
iIsh prizes were from 10 to ~ per
cent below the New york prices.
Prices for gray cloth In Shanghai
were TO per cen. above New York
prices on March 81, 1919. On August
7 they were 10 per cent above New
York prices.
In Calcutta. prices az current ex-
change were 81 per cent above New
York prices March 6. Or May q they
were per cent below New York
prices, and on August ~. per cent
above, according ia This report.
IN The analysts o. foreign trade. sta
tistics are sunua -i2ed for the ! G
years before the war. showing the chief
srarkets 10 which cotton cloth WAS
sent from each of the cotton mama
Occurring countries nf the world. I
is the conclusion of tho committee thai
for several counties. with the exeao
tim of Germany. their respective
colonies and protectorates were cs-
necialy prominent mark cts for the cot
ton cloth exported, This holds true
Cor the Tinted States exports to the
philippines. the British eSnorts TO In
I dia, the French exports to the French
colonies and protectorates, the Bel
rian exports to the Congo and the ex-
rorts from Holland TO Java aai She
other Dutch East Indies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
WHAT ABOUT THE
GERMAN COMPETITION

Elmer II. Murphey, president OF
James III. Rhodes and company, la
now travelling through Europe to
learn what he can for the profit OF
business And he has been sending
back some mighty interesting and
valuable Information which other
business men can apply to their own
concerns. Writing from Germany In
the January issue of System, the
Magazine of Business. Mr.. Murphey
tells from his own observation what
American business may expect In the
way of German competition. Ger.
tainly, he says, the. Germans cannot
have such great stores OF material to
export at ruinously low prices, else
they themselves would be better out
fitted with some OF the common com
forts of life. A shortage of raw ma
terials must be acute all through in-
dustry when ii IL reflected in the
lives OF the people, rich and poor, TO
the extent that they cannot ciothe
themselves nor get enough TO cat!
came into Germany. mind you.
from Scandinavia. observed the
scarcity OF German merchandise II,
Norway, Sweden. and Denmark. And
soon after that talked with German
manufacturers and merchants
AS see the situation from this
first hand observation. tremendous
difficulties stand in the way of Ger
many's being dangerous competitor
in world markets for some time ia
come. My observations are not from
the economists viewpoint; neither
are they from that -of the profess
sional writer. l went into Germany
to see what the future might hold In
store for my business.
Perhaps 1t il not amiss to pasG
along the opinion of people--British
and Anericans--who have been In
Germany good many months. And
agree with them, from what saw.
They all say. in effect: THE people
in America who are still fighting the
war are all wrong. The war Is over.
We have nothing to fear from An
aggressive Germany, and the aOOner
she gets to work the better effect Il
will have on the worlds peace"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
Raw Silk Markets

The japanese raw silk market Vs..
very active during the week just
closed, and in consequences prices
have advanced very shaFTsry. FruTsE
1850 yen per picul for Siushiu Noe
! the quotation has 4 mounted -
$500 yen. The last Gable dispAtcA
received from Yokohama said that =
further rise ia prices is anticipates.
and reeiers are not anxious to sell
at that level. The visible stock
there, is now estimated at 17,ooe
bales.
Canton has been rather quiet Ut
late, but byers are keeping q watch
full eye on that market and are, ready
tn Jump In" at any moment Th9
market at Shanghai is very quiet for
all grades OF silk, but as the sellers
are sold away ahead. they have
adopted an Indifferent attitude and
quote PRICES far out of proportion to
those in the other markets.
AT Milan the situation Is UNI
changed bur 1t is expected that that
market Will advance In the near fur
ture. in sympathy with the upwarS
trend of prices at Yokohama Local
business was very light during the
week, faw transactions having taken
place. o. account of the holiday In
corruption. Trading was also ham
pered by the fact that most mills wilt
take inventory on December 81.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29

Fine tfaircloth In Different Designs
Seems Well Favored

Fine Haircioth In Different Designs
Seems Wen Favored.
With the Christmas rush now over
the nilliners in the Pic hmond terri
tory are hes-innir@ TO look TO Rich
mond for their spring styles In hats.
Ono Of the newest ideas In the
trimming OF spring hats for women
makes use ~ hair effects, according
tn the bulletin of the Retail millinery
association OF America. OF them 1t
saws:
There il a Tremendous assortment
af fonped and ctipned LON pors of
fine hair in varinus sizes and colorinrs
to be had. A pretty little Napoleonic
shape seen the other day was made
Of negro-brown haircioth, and had
a 'ooped pom pom poised on either
end of the urturned front Then
there are hair rolls OF different coll
orfngs that are rather unusual and
very new. These can be used
around the hrirn edge Of chin chin or
rolling shapes or as bends around
the hose OF the crown.
wheat Of haircloth kernels. sur
rounded by fine hair grass. Is very
pretty, and can he scattered over an
entire shape Ito give Wild effect or
laid fiat around the upper brirn. Pubs
and small flower srross OF hafrcloth
are very attractive when made IN in
light solia colors or in a combina tion
OF colors.''
The bulletin also SAYS that straw
Pins and ornaments will have quite
= gnoS season. II one Is TO Judge from
the assortment displavrd around town
at the saiesroorrs Of the prominent
importers Also seen are attractive
rim effects made Of nat. narrow
viscn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
ON THE FIRING LINEl
Devoted the Interests Rcmond Wholesalers Manufacturers and Commercial Travellers
A BUSINESS
WITH MOTOR TRUCKS

The motor truck IL generally recon-
r,erded as a means for decreasing de-
iSering and hauling costs. But 1t
has a great deal more important func-
ticr, than that, according to Daniel
Rurkhartsm~ Ter. 1t costs him little
rlore to haul by motor truck than by
the old methods. But he is getting
real results. Here's how he describes
them in tae January issue of system.
tho Magazine OF Business:
We got our FIRST truck early in 1919,
and 1t proved Immediately that trucks
would multiply by eight or more the
territory TO which we could deliver
dircctly--deliver and know when the
s,cods were to set there, for Of course
we were never cutie sure when we
slr-~rod by freight.
Eight tines is a conservative esti-
r,;,te If tte Increase IN the territory
that we cover regularly. .
OF course. we did deliver beyond
these narrower boundaries by freight.
EHt Int doing so we got involved In 81
good many difficulties For one thing,
the deliveries were slow.
Then H. was never economical 10
ship much less than carload lots by
rail. and for that reason we were prac-
tcaily shut OF from small orders be-
you'd our wagon delivery limits.
our first truck. then, proved that
W. could deliver barrels in any amount
NJ to Its capacity. any place within the
". f.. !ass- middle OF -tEe-d2x
they left the factory and II gave us
a fair taste of tire new business build
ing pos or OF these facilities.
We have gradually added more
trucks Until we now have seven two
ton ami one tive-toE. We have only
four mules left. and are getting ready
to sell them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
MAKING FRIENDS
Of CUSTOMERS

Throw a circle around Memphis -
"A 100-mile radius. and you will INCLUDE
most of our 1000 odd customers. Tbs
cpdeavor to make every, one OF thAtM5
feel that we VIII gladly do little or no.
services of this sort in or around MeMss
phis--brieffy. act as personal repfoSs.
scntatives on any matters which thar.
would handle If they happened TO 49,
ia the city and the total cost ~
barely 500 n month. - M
The writer Is Joseph Il. Hyde. scores
tary-treaSurer Of Malone and Hyde.
Ard he Is writing in the January issue
Of System, the Magazine of BusineAs.S
A. | finger through the letters from
the files Of our service bureau. ] ind
dozens Of requests that enabled us to-
de- other little but -remembereds
cayors for various customers, One man
wanted US to buy "two tickets to th45
Irize light for the 2ith Of this month.s
Get nee up az close as you can to thn
ring We got the two tickets ans
then four days in advance of the aRnt
Helped him further by getting third
ticket that he suddenly decided M
wanted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
WAITS, AN
l|DaDN SUPPl|CAAT,
.M AMERICAS DOOR

EieanA, Dec. 3t.--Austria waits an
aaiAA1A ssoolioant As Americas door.
sakUIhG. -aAvs IN ere We DIE" The
n@xf I've months are rsekoned as the
r,lx critical. ~ the most severe con-
iteiSos Will BE- experienced In that
yetteA. II III promises arc fulfilled the
cetsntry - assured OF y half ration
which viii not be sufY lcient to support
.amAn existence until the end of jan
asfy.
The credits which have been ar
r.nxed by Chancellor Renner in PArts
tstsy enable the nation to carry on a
stte further. The entente mission is
sOea~Using 20 save Austria from per-
s..iasnk- but the situation improves mo-
tents riay only to collapse again. Ex-
.srts are Of the opinion that the coun-
rs can survive only II sufficient credit
granted to buy raw materials and
.sunc Manufacturing.
Ia the fashionable quar- tiers of Vienna
4 strests ASe crowded with ragged.
4Isto1t1a. hoiiow~d-eycd children &C
..stinE. possershy ptufuliy for food or
sstth1nG. a the pavemerts are In
..sl,dsA seldiers And begEArs. exposing
81 et0uaDs 19 limbs still suppurating
.ssiA lAok ~ medical Aid. Not more
nan 8 nannred yards away In the
ii 1a6Gels ste' overfed. bloated Schiefch-
Aglee. althy ghonis. sucking the last
tssnA ~ the tfeblood OF Austria and
.axnnn Hah3o tar 1t least halt OF the ex-
ssiar 1atuory BY reason Of theis. specu-
asten Witch keeps the prices Of neces-
g..iee ~ ufa beyond the reach of any
.xeaDk sAs very rich. They eat the
,cst Ae& oeuhung the cost
N1Vo - HtoAA.- rings through Aus
IA. oot heuAd 10 not 10 be had.
he eraAtan4 suffering is among the
ni6lle - lowsr classes. those who on
A:ieoeuh1a alliances have to keep up
sppaAsun1sD ed therefore must often
8 vS11eqs 8oeA- For their daughters
& = etkhn9 ~ street or starvation.
Z . vssene there arc $4,000 unern-
s.o1oA trAmplng the streets looking for
ID b rooalt % tho lack Of coal. One
AADGn 0a11Aote said today;
r work az hours q d.,y ave days a
tn11E. ~ haven't tasted meat In
twe qankhs, I have lived mainly on
sssuF GaAAAgs. 1haak God. my wife Is
lad aaa hnvs no children. God pity
hSDo ~ As1 married and have chill
lYtA.~
n - Dooref quarters there are chill
fvaA RAe have not tasted milk In their
9tge19 nvoo and many are dying for
iAAk " tAts Important food staple. In
snGlne eAees shoes are purchased with
- = n3toofved milk Al winter grips
~ eeuAtSy WoFse conditions are COM
sne. People Are facing death BY Trees
%. sDoon the C1schs. sworn enemies
sse NJ Aueex1naa, are relaxing their hos
sit11y ~ view Of the sorry plight Of the
psrpae aDA 0eAiAg them some fuel ~
1 No. Tears 91ft
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
Sale &C M.ch;ne Tool
x7To French Republic

The war department has entered
irto a contract with the French Re-
public. under the terms OF which the
Frcnch government IL permitted to
purchase 81. 100000 worth of ma
chine tools from the surplus stocks
OF such tools held by the war depart
ment in the United States. The
French government is to paw for such
machine tools AS 1t NAV purchase in
l0-yesr per cent bonds OF the
French Republic, which. at ma turity.
are payable in dollars Vt Washington
In gold coin OF the United States. A
commission of 10 members has been
appointed. 1t will leave France in
about ten days and come to Wash
ington to arrcn ~a for the selection of
the machine tools.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29

some return on the investment and
no rturn Is possible In most of them
with present rates. The two bills
pa ssed by the two houses of congress
for relief of the roads ere not salts
factory to the stockholders nor to
labor and II ~ entirely possible that
March / may find the roads still un-
provided for. In that event many
recetyerships would come as a mat
ter Of routine.
1t liz Idle to talk now about the rail-
road securities that were issued with
out valid consideration at the time.
The big promoters who got their
stocks for nothing have cashed in and
the subsequent investors have sold
out to such an extent that there La
hardly a railroad investor now who
did not get his securities in absolute
good faith. ANY movement to pun
the real cuiprits and simply make the
burden heavier for their innocent
victims who are the comon people.
It lis highly desirabis that the gov
ernors of the New York stock cx-
change go to the bottom OF the
charges of gigantic fraud made by 1
Boston publication the past week In
connection with stock Offering. The
charge IL that "a Wall Street syndi-
f1LF Hftit"u s"sN3t etsN'SS itotC ~
stock than ii offered for subscription,
the syndicate standing short OF So
coo shares and covering at the ex-
pense OF the victimizad public.
The New York stock exchange has
hoe thrcateed with congressional In
vcstigat ton MANY times and perharA
IL would he a good thing for the
country to have thorough house.
cleaning Of that institution now when
the country IN Just entering upon IN
era of huge stock fotat.ons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
A FINANCIAL stunt
THAT SAVES MONEY

Here's little knack which light
trs the financial burden OF Middle
Western concern. The treasurer de-
scrihes ii In the January issue of
system. the Magazine C business.
Our sinking funds and special re-
serves have been invested in our own
pr, ferred stock. our object in doing
50 is to anticipate the requirements Of
our preferred sock issue, which call
fer the redemption OF certain
amount each year.
Not only are we entitled to reduce
our interest charges by reducing the
preferred at TX in Che hands OF the
public, but we arc also enabled to pur-
RI use our stock at an a&ao3nt slightly
above par, whereas should we wait
Il: til the date on which we are com
peeled TO call our stock, we might be
in a position OF paying the authorized
price Of sli0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
VIM. SHEPHERD NAMED
W0RSH|PFUL MASTER

William T. Shepherd was named
worshipful master OF Dove lodge.
Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons.
at the annual election OF ofiicers for
the ensuing year. held in the Masonic
temple on Saturday night.
Other officers are: Rev. r. r. Mo-
Faden, senior warden: DR.. W. b.
Lorraine, junior warden; William +.
Prince. treasurer ALI H. McDowAll.
secretary: Brockenbrough Lamb
senior deacon: Wythe ID. Andersen
junior deacon; Thomas DIETRICH,
steward. y. l.. Frost, steward, Rev.
J. J. Gravtt and Rcv, r.. A. Arthur,
chaplains; w, G, Lynhams ttler and
George e. auvernator. surveyor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
llaneTlol Of GIGANTIC
SVlhOlE EXPOSED

New York, Dec. 2S.---Such an ex-
scn13ve short intareat has existed in
the rt0c1es market for some weeks
hat N n lmpOooible TO say whether
si,e advance that seems now In prog
Ha1 = ne result of = covering move
met, n . boAe market or the be-
genuine rwsrd move
piae ~ the expo&ure of what
sst<&Qf6. %. BE gigantic swindle In
No 1FosAeet0n Of new comps ny and
lhgX&X York exchange has not to
onSx Aeoos the prompt action that an
s8Qenaed public demands n exposing
an6 the oulpritR
III kf3ntSFe, there In some doubt
II sS)8 1ce1Un congress will take on
~ fetlSeM&A me annual report Of
n 49, - llrst candidate for n
FL ifpA1p. n rates are not adj
(SS II can further be said that
* MN ~ railroad stocks and es-
~ ~ 81 hlxh grade rails. has been
t<E $3.50 tsf the last few days. Tho
Mt net acf0d az well ~ they
40eA = Ooadlttons are to be ren,e-.
49, The industriais might
pSAO. u they h1vo done In the
ek NnAee the influence Of short
~ wAo want to believe that
AUSBs ts1nM market ny II has done
ee.1n ~ face Of IL per cent
~ ~ tAey tan u account for
txN&e - emit motf~y which In IT.
- bigoeet bear argument OF
L M RpNt' dangsr IN the railroad
- H. IN the FAC. that private
rpe Aa1y not yield 10 the demands
tAN uhsun men and may thus
1N len1ese nationwide strike. II
4s M2A1 AEA 70 ~ continued In
thses must b
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
ITALIAN i. W. G. A. Is
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD

The Y W c. A. in Italy was twenty
five years old in Novern Der. Since the
first club was started IN 1891 fifty
centers have opened In all parts OF the
peninsula and the work was growing
rapidly when it was halted by the
war,
During the past year the American
Y. W. c. A. cooperating with the
italian association, has opened six in
dustrial centers, as well as n hostel
in Genoa and boarding home for
students in Rome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
lHEBUSINESS
&C COLUMN g.

Thomas Young. of Peudletou. Ore.
not only thought Of the attraction
power, but Of the economy OF steps.
In the main portion of his store he
has no counters to walk behind and
all merchandise there ~ in view OF
the patrons. His display cases are
showed back partly beneath tire
shelving and they have mirrors lust
above and hark ~ thcr rn"T" '"t
of the merchandise and add sparkle
that pleases Then one person ac-
cn-ding to Mr.. Young, can wait on
twice as many people with everything
opening toward the center OF the
room
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29

In Arranging his drug store.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-29
New York Prices Firm
on Gray Goods

Prices continued very nrm In the
local gray goods market yesterday.
bnt tho business done was mot large.
Spot - 1-2-iAch t4-6o printcloths
sold again Ut II cents, with February
ana April Goods sold ~ - IL cents.
BuyDrS paid IS cents for December
January yy-inch te-73R. Among the
sheettnes sAies OF the day were Ave.
yard goods 1t ~ - centA All ktads
e. cloths Tor neAr1T Asatvsxy are vary
strongly helA
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
BIC ELDOkAD0
 NEEDING WATER

The story of Big Eldorado creek regarding the water situation is about the same as all others in the district snow, no water for sluic- ing.
 There are four large winter dumps out on that creek awaiting the flow of water. All that the miners there can do is to keep on mining and add 10 the dumps already out. depending on rain to furnish the needed water.
 Of the miners located on that creek Cosgrove and Hill are more forum ately situated than any of the rest; large spring on the hillside above their claim furnishing sufficient wa ter to splash" their dump thru the boxes. By damming the spring they are enabled to accumulate sufficient water for that purporse. AS it takes considerable time to fill the dam the process is a slow one. Oldtimers there state that this is the first time at this season of the year that sui ficient water could not be had for mining purposes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
TAYLOR WILL
 START A ZOO


 H. G. Taylor, manager of the Fair. banks end of the Brewer stage line, Is the proud possessor of two little cub bears which were presented to him by Jack Taylor of the fox farm.
 The little animals were brot to town yesterday on an auto and as soon aS suitable quarters have been provided for them they will be placed on exhibition. Hardly able to walk the young animals are very playful and seem exceedingly docile. Cap tured before their eyes were opened they were raised on bottle and seem to have lost all the instinct of fear of human beings. rather looking for ward to feeding time. Quite play. full, they will be an attraction to the children of the city.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
SAMS0NAL WAS
 FOUND INSANE

Serga Samsonal was on Saturday last found insane before Commission CT K. s. Mcdonald at Nenana. charg- es on those grounds being preferred against him and on his hearing the above decision was arrived at.
 Samsonal short time ago was de. tained at the detention hospital in Fairbanks under suspicion of being mentally unbalanced. He was later released and went to Nenana, his home town. Engaging in an aiterca. tion with one of the business men there and with whom he had a dis pute regarding business matter. his demeanor was such that the charge was preferred. Evidence was presented to show that he was of an ...aound mind and he was commit.
 lie will probably be taken to Morn. ingside sanitarium in the opening of ,>.vigatioa
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
RELIEF DEPENDS
 BILLS PASSAGE

All measures of territorial relief re- garding the influenza question de- ponds upon the passage of the health and sanitation" bill now be- fore the legislature. Dr. J. A. Suth- erland was yesterday advised to this effect by Governor Riggs.
 Unless the measure is passed 1t means that all communities will have to bear the burden of expense in fighting the influenza.
 Dr. Sutherland was requested to try and make some arrangement with the roadhouse keeper at which the quarantine station would be estab. lished for a reduced rate to those who would be detained there. In this manner the expense of being in quarantine would be much reduced as all incoming travellers will be re- Quired to pay their own expenses while in quarantine. Outside of this there is nothing new covering the flu question and the quarantine.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
NEW CkAFI ON
 I'OLOVANA RUN

There is being constructed for Carl White a new craft for the Tolovana run. When completed the launch will be used above the Log Jam, run. ming in conjunction with the launch Carl White, which will be used from to below the Log Jam.
 The plans call for lighter craft than the Carl White. A stern wheel instead of a propeller will be used as it has been found that owing to the shallowness of the Tolovana river on the upper stretches this form Of propulsion Is better.
 Among the plans of Carl White for this season. beside the building of . new boat. will be changing over of the old gas launch nto steam launch. Work on the changeover will be started within the next few days. The new craft will be some. what smaller in dimensions than the one used last season.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05

fifteen, entitled, "An Act to provide official ballots for election in the Territory of Alaska" shall not apply to the special elections provid. ed for in this Act.
 Section 5.
 1t shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in each division to pro- vide and furnish to each United States commissioner therein. neces. sary election supplies. stationery, duplicate registers and tally sheets for use in various precincts and to forward the same to such commits siOners as soon as possible after re- ceipt by said clerk of the notice ot the issuance of the writ of election but in any precinct where such sup plies fail to arrive the judges and clerks of election shall provide the necessary supplies. stationery, regis. ters and tally sheets.
 Section 6.
 That an emergency Is hereby de- clared to exist and this Act shall take effect from and after it's passage and approval.
 RIGGS. Governor.