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New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Three Ships Bring
5000 Fighters and
A Bevy of Babies
One Holds Beauty SHOW on
Way From Brest: Cham.
pion Rife and Pistol
Teams Arrive on Boat

Three troopships carrying more than
SIX thousand officers and men many
welfare workers and soldiers and
sailors wives and children arrived
ON bfcSt yesterday The Pr dent
Grant. which carried 2.9-6 troops. and
the Can flnisierr". with 2lj2 on
board. docked al foboAen. wh le the
Calamares anchored off Pier 4 army
base. Brooklyn.
Colonel George A Purington. for
mer cavalry officer who served eigh-
teen months with the motor transport
branch of the Third Army Corps, Was IN
command of the troons on the Pres-
dent Grant. The soldiers were casuals.
Daby show, organized by Com
mander F. R. McCrery, an impromptu
lazz orchestra, cabaret performances
and numerous surgical operations were
features OF the Cap Finlsterre's voy-
age. The twenty-one babies on board.
most of them daughters Of soldiers
or sailors. took part in the show First
prize in the class for younger children
was won by Helen Cox. daughter of
Mrs. Phyllis Cox, formerly of Cork.
ireland. and Sailor Oral +. Cox. Of
lola. Kan. III chiid Vas voted tho
most beautiful and best behaved baby.
four-year- old Eldredge Hathaway, son
of Vice Consul Charles Hathaway, j..
of Cleveland. on leave frcu his post
at Queenstown, won the prize for the
most beautiful child more than two
year old
The A. f. F. pistol shot team and
the second section OF the A. Z. F.
rlhe team, winners Of the inter-
Allied championships IN their respect
We classes, We're Oh the Cap Fms
terre. The pistol team won by margn
OF 232 points from picked teams Of
the Allies, and the rifle team was first
by 236 points. Included among the
marksmen were Lieutenant Colonel O.
+. Snyder. Of Syracuse. captain of the
pistol team, and Brigader General
Paul Wolf. 33d Division, Of Washing
ton, member of the second section OF
the rife team
Mrs. 7 E. Van Meter. daughter o,
VI Admiral Gleaves and wife Of
Lieutenant Commander Van Meter Of
the Ellis, returned on the Cap Finis-
terre, as did Rear Admiral Edward
simpson, who was at the peace con-
ference
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Chemicals

While the tone of the market in
chemicals was rather quiet last week
IN ! comparison with the trading of the
last two months, producers and dealers
90 not appear concerned as to the
future. They declare that this slumn
Is the natural event Of the summer
months, and that business so far has
been better at this period than for
many years previous. Prices were gen.
orally maintained at manufacturers,
hgures. Although second hands have
some stocks: the greater part Of the
heayy chemicals available are in The
hands OF manufacturers at present and
eney are experiencing no difficulty in
seI!!ng at their own prices.
Heavy European demands for borax
ieat"rea the market during the latter
part Of the week The domestic de.
mand continued good, with heavy mr.
cnases coming from glassmakers. soan
manufacturers and makers of enamel
ware.
The effect of the lifting Of the en-
barge on the Importation Of Gernar
potash has not vet been felt In tho
market It is known that there is bmt
small quantity of potash salts in the M
hands Of dealers and that liouida+ion
cannot be heavy on account Of this
fact. Dealers state that there ia Nt4is
possibility OF a sharp decline mnt;I
shipments OF muriate begin to come in
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Basic Metals

Broadening of the foreign market
1or American iron and steel continues
Inquiries from Europe and the Far
East for large tonnages of basic pig
iron have appeared here, while the
American manufacturers of steel are
selling their products in England on
an increasing scale. The invasion of
the English market by American steel
interests is giving the British industry
no little concern, and cables have sug-
gested possible boycott of the
British manufacturers who buy Ameri-
can steel
Despite labor disturbances produc-
tion of iron and steel is being we'll
maintained and the leading steel mills
are operating on Is to so per cent
capacity basis. At the close of the
week the railroad administration re-
celved bids from the steel companies
for 100000 tons of steel rails. In Nav
an order for 100000 tons was distrib-
uted among the principal producers on
q basis Of $45 to SAT ton.
Further concessions in copper prices
were reported last week, Indicating
that the large producing and selling
agencies are finding it difficult to
maintain quotations at recent high
levels in the face of sharp falling
on in demand Buying OF copper has
been at reduced rate for q fortnight.
owing IN part to unsettlement caused
by labor unrest.
At the close Of the week copper for
August delivery was quoted at 21la
cents pound and sales were reporte i
on that basis. This compared with a
recent high price of % \ cents. Cop
per for September delivery was quote d
at p to 22A cents, against a recent
high of "a cents. The other nonferrous
metals were fairly steady, although the
demand for these metals has also
fallen off somewhat
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Business Money

The demand for credit for CONNER
clal purposes was lighter last week
and the supply Of notes in the local
market was smaller as result. But
rates remained unchanged, with most
OF the commercial paper being dis
counted on a straight 51s per cent
basis. That made the cost of credit
to the borrowers about per cent, the
difference of 12 of l per cent being ac-
counted for by the commissions.
Interior banks, as has been the case
FOR many weeks, supplied the largest
part of the demand for paper Local
banks, however, showed increasing in
terest IN the market for paper, and their
purchases were somewhat larger than
OF late. The changing attitude of the
banks here toward commercial paper
as an investment was due mainly to
the easier situation in the call money
market, where rates dropped as low
as 31s per cent during the course of
the week. Heretofore call rates have
held at per cent and much higher at
times, offering greater attraction to the
banks than commercial paper.
Moderate Improvement in the mark It
for bankers acceptances is also trace
able to the quieting down Of the stock
market, which has caused slackening
in the demand for call funds. There
was time few weeks ago when deal
ers in acceptances found it difficult to
dispose of their bills owing to the
fact that the banks could get so much
moro advantageous rates on funds
loaned out on call.
1t is not believed that the ease in
the call money market will continue
for long in view of the heavy impend-
ing demands for credit in the fall.
Bankers continue to predict stiff rates
for both stock market and commercial
funds despite the temporary improve
ment noted last week
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
.FeweIrv

With the jewelry industry Of Provi-
dence tied up by an express strike and
the labor situation here decidedly un-
certain. retailers are manifesting con
Germ over the filing of fall and holi-
day orders now in the hands Of the
manufacturers Many Of the Provi-
dence manutac cturers are trying 70
make arrangements to ship their ex-
press matter by boat to New York,
while others are taking advantage of
overland truck service. All OF the lead
ing plants src far behind on deliv-
cries, anG it is believed that it Will be
some time before anything IKE q nor
NAL schedule will again be established.
Shortage of skilled labor continues
TO prevent manufacturers of watc4, es
from bringing their production to Il
point where the retail trade can get all
the supplies necessary to satisfy their
customers demands. The scarcity Of
good watchmakers. as the holiday sea
son approaches, it is reported. grows
greater instead of less. despite the fact
that many men formerly engaged IN
that trade are being mustered out of
the government service. Manufacture
ers say that the outlook for immigra
tion into this country, for some time
at least, Of mon skilled in topography.
is not encouraging. This places the
situation, they assert, up to the few
horological schools, as we'll as the con-
Germs where apprentices are educated
to supply the greater part of the in
creasing demand for watchmakers for
the future.
No intention on the part of the pub
lie TO curtail its purchases of precious
stones, watches and other articles
which come under the classification Of
jcWelry has been detected as yet, ac-
cording TO men important in that in
dustry, despite the countrywide pro
test against the high cost of living.
On the contrary, the shortage of dia-
monds and pearls and semi precious
stones continues to cause the manu-
featuring jewellers considerable trou-
Bile in filling the orders which are
pouring in from retailers in all sec
tions of the country
The watch and silverware manufact-
urers find themselves in the same situ-
alton, and the consensus of opinion in
the trade seems to be that whatever
movement toward economy may result
from the present agitation the posi-
bic reaction upon the jewclry industry
is some months distant, and even then
may not be felt to any great extent if
wages continue high and the spending
power Of q large part of the public is
not seriously diminished
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
WoolIens

PRODUCTION of cloth, and not sales
was inc chief concern of the woollen
goods trade last week. The mills are
making every etPort,sit is said, to speed
up the production of goods for use
tins fall and winter. The orders wb;cb
the mills are working on are sa;d ~
represent a small margin of profit he.
cause or the increases in labor and
ssarh ss,:ri costs since the orders were taken.
MN agents regard the present situa-
tion as unhealthy and want to see the
END or 1t as soon as possible.
Extreme caution is guiding the mills
IN looking forward to the making Of
spring fabrics. The opening Of order
books for spring cloths last week was
confined to few mills and the amount
Oh goods allotted 30 customers WAS said
10 be extremely small Hampered bv
shortage Of yarn, labor and the dis
position OF the reduced WORKING forces
TO loaf on their jobs even under the
shortened working week. the mills have
oeen compelled to reduce their esti
mates of possible production during the
next few months to minimum.
Deliveries Of fall fabrics continue
SLOW. Some orders taken in June ara
sstili undelivered. An approximate de-
lay Of two months is figured bv mast
mill agents now.
Prices Of desirable fabrics. particu-
iarly serges, in the hands Of iobbers
or garment manufacturers who wish to
dispose Of them. are increasing Al.
vances OF as much as So yard over
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Cotton Goods

The cotton goods market has been
relatively inactive compared with the
brisk demand for merchandise that
characterized conditions of the pre-
cedfng week. Labor agitation, proposed
federal legislation to regulate prices
IN the clothing industry and the tend
ency by dealers to withhold purchases
IN ANTICIPATION Of lower prices are the
elements responsib for the change.
opinion as to future DEVELOPMENTS q 8
regards prices, demand, etc, are widely
diversified among manufacturers, lob
bers and brokers. The majority are
optimistic, however, feeling that with
the marked decrease of production a
normal demand Will maintain prices at
high level Many go so far as to
predict material increase by Janu-
ary /.
Considerable opposition has been ex-
pressed TO the proposal that the gov
ernment attempt to regulate prices.
While it is freely admitted in manv
quarters that present figures are un-
reasonably high, il is argued that the
shortage Of production is the main
cause and that the only relief can
come from the natural process OF the
law of supply and demand. 1t is point
ed out that the manufacturer is faced
with material increase in production
cost because OF labor difficulties and
that present lowering of the selling
price of his product by the govern
ment Will not only be an injustice. but
greatly prolong the ultimate solution
OF the situation.
The desire to stabilize the market on
basis of lower prices is apparent In
many quarters. Manufacturers declare
that they would much prefer to sacri-
hce some profits to effect a reduction
or prices, and thus hrin0 oho,+ .
business condition that would permit
or a reasonable prediction of the fut-
ure In other words, majority of the
interest prefer normal market rath-
er than one of heavy sales with futnre
uncertainties such as the present one
Iha speculative element gave evt-
dence during the week of apprehens;on
regarding future prices. Gray goods in
second hands that had been acnnired
last spring steadily declined and tow
aro 'he closing of the week specula-
tors were diligently seeking buyers, q
reversal of former conditions. Stocks
of 64~60s in second hands. which dnr'
ing the last few weeks sold at l7lh and
10 cents yard, were quoted last week
at 10 q cents a yard
OonVer1ers were the main purchas-
ers of the limited stocks. 1t is believed
;nat another week of continued dulness
IN tne market will force the sale of
al gray goods in second hands.
Quotations IN the primary market
renamed firm in the face of a steady
eSpoHV demand and continued pur-
chaseS by dealers. This latter buyinp
was largely confined. however. to
n'ouHs oS Tor immediate requirements,
'InA"Ns eV!rcing tendency to de-
ler heavy buying until more settled
situation arrives
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
COlOrs

Operations in the dyestuffs market
last week showed some improvement
over the buying of the week previous,
though purchases in the main are still
confined to small lots. There was a
noticeable improvement in the number
OF inquiries for colors from domestic
consumers. In attempting to offer an
explanation for the hand to- mouth buy
ing now taking place, dyestuffs dealers
stated that legislation pending enact
ment by Congress and the possibility
OF colors coming from Germany had
brought about an unsettled condition
of affairs. They also stated that the
heavy buying season in dyes does not
usually begin much before October.
The export demand for colors con-
tinues to keep the market active and
offer compensation for the slack in
domestic business. South America and
the Orient are still the largest purchas-
ers. The amount Of American business
placed in these markets of late has re-
suited in the conviction among dye
makers that Germany will have a hard
fight ahead of her if she is to regain
these color markets. While it was
generally conceded that Germany
could never again REGAIN her hoIu on
the American dycstutfs industry, doubt
as to the ability of American manufact :
urers to compete with the Germans in
the foreign field was openly expressed.
lhe doubtful ones are now beginning to
reconsider their premises, because Of
She buying which is taking place.
Swiss colors continue scare, with
prices ever on the rise because Of the
comparatively small shipments which
have arrived during the past month.
Labor troubles in the Swiss factories
and inadequate transportation facilities
account for the delay in shipments.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Silks

BUSINESS In the silk market last week
vas largely confined to sales by iob-
ners. few manufacturers began tax
ing orders for spring merchandise. hnt
majority will not be ready until Sen
hn'u t.'nper 70 receive next years early
,,',i nusiiess. s All interest reported a de-
.u"nu loT merchandise far in excess of
~ tne n"ppiy, ana majority are looking
10 an advance in prices of both staple
and novelty lines for spring wear
Inc demand for silk goods is de-
scrlbed as a thoroughly general one.
WIN georgettes, crepe de chene and
taHcta being most favored by buvers
during the week. Manufacturera of
imitation silk goods have in rnanv in-
stances already sold their entire sAro-
oucton for spring and are receiving in
Huirles regarding merchandise for de-
sVery IN the late summer Of 1920. The
feature or the heavy demand for silks
,res 1" .ne general leaning toward the
t'os' expensive qualities in all lines.
AS an example, manufacturers Of sne.
cialties in dress goods found a readr
market for the expensive metal
orocades, which in some cases sold 90
nigh as $40 yard. '''u as
me scarcity of merchandise has been
attributed in some quarters IN ~"
rapid development of small brokers
i"ese nrms came into existence at tho
start OF the expansion of the national
demand for silk goods, and, it is said
ACQUIRED aea heavy stocks with which there
nas M... oeen considerable , speculation.
adopted a policy of not selling to the the
amla small pr brokers', as they feel that it not
only deprives their customers Of Tho
merchandise so badly needed. but mar
mus or q continuation of speculo+;r.
dealing. speculative
Sales during the latter part Of the
week declined when the local earment
sld and cutting-up trade withdrew from
Inc Inc market. These industries have
been steady purchasers from ,obbers o.
staple lines during the last few weeks
out' having acquired sufficient stocks
Tor immediate use. could not be- in.
duced to purchase unless quotations
were lowered. In some lines there vas
general reduction of about 10 cents
a yard under the prices of the nre-
cteding. week: It is thought that CON
tlnuation Of the inactivity In these
quarters will force tho small Jobbars
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Raw Silk

The tendency of manufacturers to
defer purchases in anticipation of lower
prices, held sales in the raw silk mar
ket last week to ~ low level. Purchasers
to cover immediate needs were made
by few mills, otherwise the importers
were left to speculation on just when
buying would be resumed The effect
of the inactivity was to bring about an
almost daily reduction of quotations,
which on Thursday showed Kansai
double extra selling for $1035 pound
and Shinshui, No. /, at 1925 a pound,
a drop of 35 cents and 80 cents rcspec-
lively over the preceding weeks clos
ing prices.
Inactivity of the American buyers
were reflected in Yokohama, where
transactions were Of comparatively
limited nature. The advent of European
buyers in the Japanese market, local
Importers believe, will act as a sustain
ing influence on prices and prevent any
material decreases.
Importers, as whole, regard the
present inactivity with calmncss, as
serting that mills will be forced into
the market not later than September
|. Their stocks, argue the importers,
are not sufficient to carry them be-
yond that point. Importers acknowledge
their belief that quotations will go to
slightly lower level, but maintain
that recurrence of buying will i'm
mediately bring prices back to their
present figure and possibly higher.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Rubber

Tires continue to be the chief fac
tor in the manufactured goods indus
try. Factories throughout the country
are WORKING on twenty -four hour or
three shift basis. With the tomobile
manufacturers turning out record
number of cars daily, the tire com
panles are overwhelmed with orders.
Export orders are also being received
in large quantities. The claim is made
by some that enough orders have been
secured for export to keep their plants
gong for three years. Holland and
Scandinavian countries are reported to
have placed large orders in this country.
Scrap rubber dealers report that
business is better than is usually the
case at this time of the year They
assert that with the lifting of the
British embargo on scrap rubber. con-
siderable quantities Of inner tubes,
mas maze of scrap, are being exported.
with the exception of a few untitled
orders from reclaimers, the scrap
market for boots and shoes is prac-
tically at standstill According to
several large manufacturers, orders for
mechanical rubber goods are being re-
ceived more rapidly than for some
time; An increased demand for rub
Der betting is attributed in large part
to the high cost of the leather kind
Inc market tor crude rubber during
the early part Of the week was active,
with considerable amounts OF rubber
changing hands. Manufacturers of all
sorts of rubber goods visited the mar
ket and purchased rubber on the spot
at prices showing increases over those
or the preceding close. Later prices
ruled easier, with a subsistence of the
demand which made its appearance
earller in the week. At the close of
the week ribbed smoke sheets could
be purchased for AK cents a pound
while October-D December brought 49,
cents; For first latex 43 cents was
ASKED and 441a cents pound for
Octoper-December. A little business
was transacted in the Para rubbers
during the week at practically nm.
changed prices. N'
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Imported Laces Going Fast

The demand for imported laces bids
fair to exhaust soon all available stocks
in the United States, according to a
large wholesale firm here The sale is
reported to be three times as great as
that of domestic manufacture, and
preference is being shown for the most
expensive qualities
The embargo placed by the Belgian
government on the expectation of laces
from that country has forced American
buyers to look to England and France
as their chief sources Of supply, and
Industries in those countries are still
suffering from production shortage
brought on by the war.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Bay State Golfers Start
lest Case on Blue Laws
Three Are Arrested by Agree
ment to Get Court Rul.
ing on Sunday Sports

BOSTON, Aug l7.-For the purpose
OF determining in the courts whether
sunday golf is legal in Massachusetts,
the state police to-day visited links
"a "a 'hc metropolitan district and took
'ne names of several players, with a
view to summoning three Of them early
1nls IN week as defendants in test case.
Inc action was by agreement with the
golf club, it was stated. The names of
the persons and club involved were not
made public.
John II. Plunkeet, chief of the state
police. said that he would have one
man charged with playing alone and
two others with being contestants in a
game. " :"
coli was played at number of clubs
IN the easten part of the state without
interference $dav except on the VOL
las'on On course where the acting chief
OF the Quincy police stopped fifteen
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Guards Kill Man Near
Threatened WOman's Homo

ASHLAND. KY, Aug. 17-Guards
early to-day shot and mortally wound
ed man who gave the name Of Charles
Hammond. of Hanging Rock. Ohio. as
s. P Fetter, formerly Mrs. John c. c:
Mayo. The guards had been posted
after Mrs. Fetter had received LETT
ter demanding that $4,000 be placed
in a designated spot on pain Of hav~
ing her home destroyed.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Unrest May Cause Slump
In Volume of Business
Manufacturers and Merchants Operate More Cau-
tiously Owing to Rapid Development of Labor
Troubles and Fear Government Will Interfere

OTHlNG paralyzing uneranty
last
activity followed developments
level while labor
has been considerable period and the
spread and sensational publicity
increased apprehension to the where
revival of business began cutting
orders IN lines The scramble going
"hout interruption last has ubsided
facuers and retailers
and less ready make ahead
domestic unrest is holding
Europe Arrangements have practically
so Oh he most urgent needs
of the
delayed the effects domestic
perity, likely to be in the extreme
New-York tribune., 1919-08-18
Three Killed When Train
Hits Auto on Crossing

BURLINGTON. Vt. Aug. 17.-Threc
persons were killed when Central
Vermont Railway passenger tram
struck an automobile at crossing IN
Jonesville to-day They were John
Miles, of Huntington. and his wife and
c. r. Smith, of St. Adams, engineer OF
the train. Smith was scalded 10 death
by escaping steam