davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Night Gowns at
$1.7o

Women's Windsor Crepe
Night Gowns in flesh color or
white; tailored styles. Also
hand Embroidered b t lis
Night Gowns in flesh color.
Choice Of Billie Burke and
various lingerie styles. Friday
only at s1.79 each.-Bargain
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys Overcoats, $7.45

$1,000 to $12.50 value overcoats for
little boys to Z years. The majority
are Of gray chinchilla: button at neck and
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Handkerchiefs i'm
penr;1 Roxec of 1Or
Muslin Blo0mers. SOC

Also some of crepe. Made with elastic
at waist and knee. Choice Of white or
flesh color. Special for Friday only. at
Soc each-Bar0nin Basement,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
BARGAIN Basement Gift Specials for Friday.
Children's Knit Boomers,
:3CC

Flesh color Jersey knit boomers with
elastic band at waist and knee. Special
for Friday only at SOC pair.-BarSain
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
WOmen's COlOred Silk
Umbrellas at 1898

Built on strong paragon frames. have
bakalite trimmed handles. Only one Of
kind. Subject to slight faults. Friday
only at $3.9S.-Dargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Bargain Basement Gift Specials for Friday
60c Pill0wcases, 55c

Neatly embroidered and hemstitched
Gases in 45x36-inch size. Special for
Friday only at soc each.-Bsrgain Base
mont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
House Dresses at Sl.60

500 to SO Dresses Of s standard grade ;as
round Or square collar and stitched belt.
Choice of stripes. checks and solid colors.
sizes TO a. Friday only at $1.0S.--
R,rrain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Children's School Hose,
Special. 3 Pairs. 40c

Black. Brown and White Hose. with
double heel and toe. A broken assortment
Of sizes, 8 to 61a. 25c value. Friday only,
pairs for 49c-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys Raincoats, S3.05

$685. to 1856 values. An odd lot in
sizes 6, II. II and 16 only. Mostly 16
sizes: guaranteed waterproof; double tex
ture; plain back fabrics. Friday only at
$3.95.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Cretonne at 45c
Fiber Silk Scarfs,
FRIDAY ONLY. SITS

In gray, black, white and combination
of gray and black; to wear with coat or
suit: scarf with fringed ends. $500 and
$3.50 values. Friday at $2.75.-Women's
Neckwear Dept, Q Near G street Door,
Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
39c Flannel, Yard, soc

27-inch White Domet Flannel with
double nap and soft eiderdown finish.
Special for Friday only at DOC yard
Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
$5.98 Mems Belts and
Buckles. FRIDAY. $3.50

Real Leather Belt, with heavy sterling
silver buckles, stamped and guaranteed.
initials or monogram engraved free. $3.50
for Friday only-Streef Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Women's BIouses, S3.4o

or crepe de chine. georgette crepe and
satin striped messaline; plain tailored.
tucked and daintily embr0idered STYLES.
Friday only at S3.49.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Sofa Cushions. 60c

Filled With Silk Floss-Covered in white
cambria; square. round and oblong shapes !;
various sizes; values, SOC to $1.29. Fri
day, 69c@Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys Knockers, S1.5O

500 and $3.50 grade Knickers Of cor
duroy or wooden cassimeres. Well made;
have taped seams and button bottoms.
Sizes to II. Limit pairs to a custo-
mer. Friday only at $1.50.-Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
$z.95 and $3.95 Cushions
Friday Only, $1.@
Curtain Scrim. Z4c

also plain and figured silkolines; values.
29c and 35c yard. Friday ut 24c.-Second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Women's Blouses, $1.9S

Crisp new Blouses from our higher
priced fast-selling lines. Select from 10
smart styles. Made Of all-white voiles
and batiste, with prettily embroidered
collars of organdy, finished with plain
tailored or embroidered fronts. Sizes 80
to 46. Friday only at S1.9S.-Bargain
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18

Petticoats at $1.z9

Heavy sateen petticoats in black and
colors. Some attractive floral effects. All
lengths. Special for Friday only, at $1.29.
-BarHain Rasament
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys Bath Robes
at $3.05 and S4.05

$5.95 to $7.95 Robes Of handsome Beacon
Blanket cloth. Sizes 6 to 10. Friday only
at 1896. Sizes IL to IS. Friday only at
$4.95.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Children's Fleece Lined
Union Suits at 81

High neck and long sleeve suits in ankle
.7lenS{h; drop seat style. Sizes to IA
years. winter weight. Special for FIJI
day only, at $1.-Baryain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys $40 to $3.50
Norfolk Suits at $7.45

The assortment includes cheviots. cassi-
meres and Crompton Corduroy Suits; all
with full lined trousers. sises to IL.
Extra special for Friday only at s7.45.-
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Children's School Hose,
2 Pairs, 60c

Heavy ribbed black school stockings
with plenty of leg length; have double heel
and toe. Sizes to OF. Friday only. 2
pairs 6ec.-Bargsin Basement. ,-5s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Fur ScarfS at $15.08
Travelling Bags, $40
WOmen's Boomers at
Csc

Flesh -colored Bloomers. Of merceri1ed
material that looks like silk. but more dur
able than silk. Made with elastic bands At
waist and knee. Friday only at S5c.-Bar.
-.;n basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
81 -OO BIankts, $3.50 Pair

About 100 wool-nap Blankets in gray,
tan and white, with colored borders.
large double bed size. Slightly soiled,
therefore the low poce. Friday only at
$50 pair.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Boys AIl-Weather
Mackinaws at $IO.45

$3.50 and $1,000 Grade Mackinaws,
with storm collar. belt back or belt all
around. and four patch pockets. Sizes 9
to IS. About 40 in the lot. Friday only
at $1O.45.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Union Crash, Half Linen,
Yards for SOC

Durable Bleached Half-Linen Crash.
Closely woven grade, very absorbent.
Quantity limited. Friday only, 2 yards
for 5Oc.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
$1.Z5 Strap Purses, 81

Large assortment in morocco grain,
crepe seal. and lamb. neatly lined top or
back strap. Black and colors. Friday
only, $1.o0-Nain Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Toilet Articles

Imperial Ivory Du Barry
DressinG Combs. extra size:
regularly SI79, for eI.35.
Imperial Ivory Nail buffers.
plain design. with adjustable
chamois and trays; regularly
s125, for B9c.
Du barry Shoe Hooks and
Du Harry shoe Horns. genuine
Pyralin Ivory regularly s2.75.
for e1.00.
PaIais RoyaI-Main Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Beacon Blankets, $6.o8

Pink. blue and tan plaid Beacon Blan-
kets in 68xs0-inch size. Only q limited
number at this low price. Friday only
at $69S pair.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Napkins, E for SOC

Choice Of striped or dotted patterns.
hemmed, ready for use. 15-inch size;
extra weight and quality. Special for
Friday only, for 50c.-Baryain Base.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
7oc Turkish Towels, 39c

Iarse and Heavy Novelty Towels with
wide hemmed ends. A grade that will
give excellent service. Friday only a
acc each.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Window Shades. CSC

100 doxen-ruaranteed perfect. All thu
wanted colors-greena, yellow and white
Complete with fixtures. Friday at Csc
geoond Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Isle Hose, Csc
Grade. 3 Pairs soc

Iisle Hose in black. white and brown.
pa~,,ier and extra sizes. Special for Fri
dsy only. pairs S9c.-Aain Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18

and white; also envelope chemise in flesh
color and white. Select from twenty
styles trimmed with lace and embroidery.
All sizes. Friday only, at 94c EACH
Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
Table Cloths at $3.05

72-inch Mercerized Cloths Of extra
beoyy double grade damask with q soft
mellow luster. Extra special value for
Friday only at 1896 each.-Barsain Base
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18

40c PilloWcaseS, SOC
42x3e-inch Bleached Pillowcases. Of
round thread material. Ready for use.
Special for Friday only at SSc EACH
BarRain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
81 Scarfs, Special, soc
NightgOwns at 94c

| Just 81 rose colored auto scarfs with
4 fringe trimming. Special for Friday only,
at Soc each.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-18
1898 Gold Brooches,

3O-karat Gold Brooches. stamped and
guaranteed. Set with imitation Of precious
stones. Friday only at $2.59.-Street Floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
RAINBOW DIVISION
DUE NEXT MONTH
Will Sail From Brest Between
March % and
April 10

wa.hi,,,, \tor,r On .,,o L,ort,,
.-,
'''o''" INA '''o"" All" twenty -s'N'H
New England \atonal GuardN hi
visions will sail from, Rrast hetv.er
,,,.,,
e an" Np'" ~ '"e "ar ''eP"''-
m"nt Eas been informed by General
PerShing. The Rainbow Division lands
At New York and the New England
4 Division al Boston
General Prrshing said il would NOT be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
DOWINIONS OPPOSE
OPEN IMMIGRATION

Paris, March 20.--( (By A. P)-Tbe'
delegates from the British Dominion
heartily concur in the view of the Brit
lsh delegation that the question of the
equality OF treatment of all nationalities
throughout the world is not matter
FOR the league of nations. ~.
prominent Australian expressed the
opinion that the commonwealth was not
preJud!red against the Japanese, but
had great admiration for them Never
thelesS. he said Australians believed
that il would be better for the future
world If each race should develop along
It's own distinctive lines. ID
The chief consideration. the Austra-
liam continued, was the industrial one.
Australia aimed at building UP in the
most rapid maner an all-Brltish popu-
lation Of more than fifteen millions, and
her chief attractive was her high wages
and pleasant industrial conditions. The
AsiatiC worker, as known In australia.
however. was a cheap worker, and there
fore. the Australian continued. IL the
doors We're opened to Asiatic immigrs :
tiun they would have TO be closed to
Europeans
\ canadian delegate declared that the
question ON immigration must be settled
individually by each country. Canada.
he said. hitherto has had no complaint
regarding the Japanese in Canada. Their
immigration was limited, lie pointed out,
and only a few hundred were admitted
yearly. g
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

President Charles ~ F.Y,L, o, Tie
Philadelphia stock Exchange. has an
nounced The following standing COM
ntttees: Finance: Davis A Freed
chairman. Horace II. Lee. Franl; l..
Newburger william y, Grange. Roland
l." Taylor. stock List: John ", Spnrks
chairman; Frank l.. NtWburger. Clar-
encC l.. Nuyer. Building: Horace H.
Lee. chairman CuShmuu Ncvhall Frank
=. Matthews Rules: clarence t.
Moyer, chairman; Albert r. turner.
Heatly Z. Dulles. Gordon $. Carrigan.
Frederick p. Ristine. Admissions: David
A. Freed, chairman Horace H. lee.
Roland |. Taylor. Iushman Newhall
Edward j. Moore. Commissions: FrauK
{. Matthews chairman George H. Hau-
berger, Edward Brylawski. Insolvency
David y. Freed. chairman: Cushmau
Newhall. Horace II. Lee. Arbitra ton
Frank II. Barhman. chairman Edwin
y. Benson. Jr.. Will am u. Grange. Hem !
y. Wieand Edward j. Moore. GuShInan
Newhall. George II. Hauberger. I.lcc.
tons: Henry II. w eand. chairman
George II. Hauhorger. Harrison g. Se-ler
Gordon :. Carrigau. Edward BrylawSkl
Clearing House: Harrison q. Seeler
chairman; Gordon :. tarrigan, Robert
D. Taylor l.. T. StOtesbury was re-
elected a trustee Of the stock exchange
and also trustee Of the gratuity fund.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
PASS WEST VIRGINIA DEBT BILL
Bonds AMOUNTING to Sl3.3O0.000
VIII Be Issued

thariestown. W. Va. March 20 The
senate has passed the Virginia debt
settlement bin. by whrll provision is
made for paying tho Judgment Of the
Suprene ''ourt of the United States
against West Virginia IN favor or Mr-
glnia. on the basis Of settlement pro
posed by Virginia and accepted by tho
session
The bill prov idcs that AN issue of ell
EraNed bonds 10 the amount of Sl3.-
100000 be made. Thoy Will bear 3 -
per cent interest, payable every six
months. on January and July of eacl
year They will he in coupon and reg
istered form.
The coupon bonds will be in denomin-
ations of Sl00. $500 and $1,000. while
the registered bonds will be in de-
nominations of SlOo. $500. $1,000. $4,000.
and $4,000. The state reserves the
right to redeem the bonds at any time
by paying par and interest. The re-
demption points win be New York city
and charleston. w, Va.
The coupon and registered bonds will
be INTERCHANGEABLE upon the payIncn
OF a small fec No time will be lost
in issuing the bonds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
Discuss Sharp Drop in French Exchange

in
plausible explanation about
to
Republic
Aprnl | are t5.75f o
gold bonds which
%
the OF interest but
exchange
ON
financing is being taken this
cth will
hoped the
the
hic with the Washington authorities.
Dealers
inquiries
better
of
will gradually
in the
market be oft
Victory campaign
bearing
commitments
materially changed the final
the eprevail lO4ll,
New 1nerborough Rapid Transit SO'. 9s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
ANXIOUS for Illness Conference " nh Railroad Chiefs

dis
Yesterday the
Washington
ecutVe he
behind
of $oo0oO00
through faulty distribution Of a
100000 lying idle Hover
Of course he is
and expected
Industrial complexion ha
number of industrial
Of
will be needed
This banker
eA Hines the labor
to of 1t
Impossible he
another increase
Another banker ruals gotta fart
the
make much better he
that reduction
all o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
GAS EXPERT IS GAS SUICIDE
. :. Army Chemical official
ONerMorked. Kills Self

New York, Mach 2O.--Captan Regi-
maid =. Taylor, chief of personnel of tn"
gas star, chemical division, United
States army. with headquarters here
committed suicide yesterday h, IN
hHling gas. He was found dead IN bod
witn tube connecting with the Ilumi-
nat Y gas jet in his mouth and towel
wrapped around his head.
His wife assigned nervous break
down from oVerwork during the war as
the reason for Captain Taylor's act She
said he had worked overtime in making
tests of gas and gas appliances for use
in France and often stayed at his work
late at night experimenting with new
devices. She had no intimation. how
ever. of an intention to end his life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
POULTRY

,,,I I'VE . P3UiTRYnThe q mark, was syro,
were small and demand was good. Quota
tions; Fowls. via express 80 a 4OC; broil-
lts a. lbs, apiece, 30 a Sc: spring chicfamet,
soft-meated, larger sizes. 30 dr 40: shaggy
young roosters, 3On3 old roOsters 2IM
2Sc: ducks, Pekin. ~ a 45r: do. Indian Run
ner' 4nm41c; geese. 30c pigeons. old per
pair, !iC; do. Young per pair ~ ~ SOC.
DRESSED was firm with a good dema nd
az, follows, Fowls, fresh kIled, in boxes
weighing 3 lbs; and over apiece. 3dr: weigh
ing sa5s a4l3 lbs. &c weighing 3 ibs., -
in barrels, fancy dr%, picked; weighing, !
lbs. apiece. 20 637C smaller sizes, 2SI Az.
old roosters, dry-piCked nc: roasting chick
ems. western. dry-picked. in boxes. weighing
!; lbs. and over apiece. a6G 81; weighing
lbs. apiece. 35c: weighing 3ia lbs apiece
34c; weighing 2tg @3 lbs apiece sac: stagey,
1n3Oc; ROASTING chickens. western. in bar.
rels weighing lbs apiece 35c; exceptional
2hm29 squads. per doz.. white. weighing /
@l" lbs. per doH.. 80. % n 10: white weighina
9@1o lbs. per do&.. So. S.25M0 do. do. weigh
ing lhs. per doz, 81. 80; do. do. lbs. Der
doH,. 50; do. do GG6ta lbs. per do2. 81;
dark $50: small and No. =. S1M2S0;
guness. young. per pair, S15O@": old, 81
a 1, 10 '' -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
Philadelphia Markets
GRAIN AND FLOUR

WllEAT--Receipts 25s o25 bushels. The
market market continued firm, with light offerings.
Eoyerninent standard inspection. standar,d
n.orthern. spring. s. NJ. No. /. hard winter,
%.3'i No 1. red winter, gsrliclsy. S2.Sl
So:, l. red smutty, $3.50; no, 2. red winter.
hard winter sS5thern G e. spTngd sgs Winter NO saT
llcky: s3 "a; No 3 red d. smuttv. tSG s2sS; No g.
s3.3a; No. 2, hard winter. sS3S; No 4, red
Winnter. >garlieky, s.. 80; No. .. red smutty,
ss2o; no. A. red. $3.50: No. T. garliCky,
sg;1s; Nc, smutty. .s2.2T; No. 4, Earlicky.
smntty. %: no. ). red s22s: No. 3,
garHckN' 81 No. J., smutty. 81. 25 No. 3.
sarllcky. smutty S2.24.
Receipts, $3.50 bushels Prices
were again higher under light offerings. but
Iau" was Quiet. We quote yellow In car
,,ots Tor ..9cal trade as 10 quality and loca
u9ni a. SIhsq ~ per bushel
r,.H. "a hereipts. 22.0l1 bushels. The
Her fn ,onsi mgH{ greetings We quote Gar lots a.
Smrd Whits I2's 17gc; No. . white, iii m72r
No. y white. 70T7lc.
FhoC CR-Receipis Isis. s3I lbs in sacks
maintSined. The quotations: 10 arrive, pei
straiGht. western. $40. 81 a 10. 50; do nearby,
slom ~ 20: Kansas straight. SiOS1 70 ii -
10; snoTt. patent. sli 25dpll 30: spring. short
patent' VII 3np II so; do. patent. so s5 n
ii,-n' 90. hrst clear. s0.5Om1O
RYE FLOUR Was firm. but there was no,
mnrh utmand; We quote at 50. JOTg. - per
parr'l IN sacks. as TO quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
GOSSIP OF THE STREET
oA VI ILL SANALA
LOCAL FINANCIERS INTENSELY
INTERESTED IN STEEL'S FUTURE
Outcome of ashngton Conference Is Anxously Await
ed-legality of Proposed Agreement to Fix Prices
Questioned--Gossip of the Street

|f'r' was no MISLEADING the fact which
Of
" steel Washington and
S BOARD of the Department Of commerce
with unusual The first between the
board of series which
industries of tied States
According to some fnanciers there
conclusion steel days
uouo as to the legality the statziou
oy secretary Redhed
be represented at the Edward Of
the Department of Commerce.
adjust itself
itself al IeaSi month Others claim there
"oo nave e no lowering steel prices
the market
road betterments and
which take
the steel
mel" TO I'm prices IN concert at the meeting broker said he
see now such Of
werei illegal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
Opinions on ! :ctOry Loan Sale

Many fnanrers in this have
possible
specified divided
There
would have
until business
OF
heel
tain longterm have
necessaed "a .
o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
HOMEW ARD BOUND

Finland, At New port News from st.
Nazaire, du" March -. with headquart ers
Fifty-hfth Field Artillery Brigade. Battery
4 and First Battalion Hcadqua rters lIdtl
Yield Artillery. casual companies Nos 1888
ohio, and lS', ARKANSAS; ll3th Machine Gun
battalion complete; dctaChment llIth Ma
complete 4dg convalescents. eight casual
Officers three civilians and live field clerks
total 347y.
Conmectirut ,battlrship) al Newport News
from Brest, due March 20, with 2l3d
EET4ds EiaTg isTT iotT 1868 '""'
Vermont. at Newport News. from trcst,
due March ri, with 13Gth Field Artillery.
detachment l35th Field Artillery; total, l244
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20


Is indicated in the citation of numerous
cases in which prices have been shaded
Ihis has been feature of the. market
Tor t, some time. but i has shown q
lzation' program was indorsed in the
trade. The extent of the cut in prices
mat mat vii VII be agreed to at the confer
In doubt, and this fact has helped I'd
bring out some orders.
While the purchases of -four for OK
port by the grain corporation for the
government yesterday were smaller in
quantity than they have been recently.
amounting to $4,000 barrels, the prices
pathy. with the general domestic mar
ket since the last previous purchases.
The prices paid We're slO.tO to S1O.60 for
The soft, fiours: and 5000 to s1O.6o for
Baltimore. These prices are 1Oc to zoe
higher than those paid week ago and
3Oc TO 4Oc above the limits of two weeks
ago.
Crude rubber continues quiet under
routine dealings. Manufacturers are
not anxious TO consider purchases of
spot, as they are amply supplied on ac
count of their incoming contract ship
nents. Yesterdays arrivals on one sin
gle. steamer amounted TO $3.50 barrels
and 1881 cases plantation rubber con-
signed to leading importers. The ruling
quotation for the first lateN crepe on
the spot remains SO 3653 iac. but those
prices are wholly nominal and would
eventually be shaded on firm bids.
Confidence that prices in the textile
lines have reached the bottom for the
time being is operating to improve the
position of the aniline dye market. In
the inquiries to hand from numerous
sources was seen the hand Of the mill
agents who are now beginning to buy in
somewhat larger volume. The increased
el l,,lN 10
noteworthy Japan Is again inquiring for
dyes and the assumption is taken that
the quantities which were shipped her
earlier in the year must have been
pretty well used up. The increased in
terest in bright shades is perhaps the
principal feature OF the local situation
Trading throughout the canned goods
market shows a dull tone, and there is
not any improvement over the state of
the market on the opening, Monday
morning. The announcement that the
government will not dump any of it's ac-
cumulated holdings of canned Veget a bles
on the market has not resulted in any APP
preclable increases in the demand. and
brokers report that they found it exceed
ingly difficult to interest jobbers in any
offerings of canned vegetables.
A deal involving two Of the best pro-
ducing coal properties in western
. Pennsylvania and q coke plant and
summated April !. when W. Harry
Brown, coal operator. will sell TO the
Pittsburgh Steel Company two mines
.tliGia No. /, near Brownsville. and Alicia
No. .. in Green County. several batteries
of coke ovens, with combined annual
capacity of 35, 900 tons. and the steamers
Alicia John A. Wood and The Collier
and forty barges.
The War Department has recon-
nended the cancellations of contracts s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
LONDON STOCK MARKET
Trade Continues Quiet - Cilt-Edeed
Section Dull sl

London. March 20.--Trading in SEE
curites on the stock exchange continued
quiet today. and the markets presented
a spotty appearance. Home rails We're
huoyant on a more hopeful view of the
labor outlook. Buying by previous SELF
ers brought about n sharp rebound in
Grand Trunk shares.
Argentine rails were cheerful on more
optimistic advices as to conditions in
that country The gilt-edged section
was dull. French loans were steadier.
The oil group held well.