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Evening journal., 1919-05-19

Miss Mundy is a daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick j. Mundy, formerly Of this
city and now of Rosedalc, Pa. She IL a
member of the graduating class of the
Women's College of Delaware, who will
play the leading part OF Electra"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
METALS-Nore Confidence
Among Smaller Conner Dealer,

Optimism over the strike situation
was reflected by strengthening in
the outside copper market where
prices have been considerably lower
than those at which large producers
nave shown willingness to sell. Small
dealers were no longer anxious to dis
pose OF their stocks at concessions.
Four points increase in sterling ex-
change caused half cent increase for
September tin at Singapore. There
was no increase in buying, however,
and zinc also continued dull and weak.
The car shortage at the Joplin mines
Is unreileved and the approach of
winter is likely to further aggravate
the transportation difficulty.
Pig iron was in big demand owing
to the uncertainties Of future produc-
ton. Several large inquiries we're re-
ported, of which the largest was from
the American Bridge Company. This
concern was reported in the market
for $4,000 or 10000 tons.
Lead remained the strongest of the
metals. The output of the C@ur
d 'Alene district was reported only one
third normal, while the demand from
the, painting and plumbing trades is
active.
Antimony was lfcless. 1t was offered
tor $50, duty paid at New York, but
importers We're not meeting the price.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26

especial interest. European manufact-
urcrs before the war frequently gave
from four to six months dating with
special discounts for anticipated pay
ments. In some countries where
periods Of thirty days and more are
necessary to clear goods through the
customs special reason is advanced
by the importers. and many of them
who are of good credit are entitled to
srificient time to receive the goods
INTO the country as we'll as the neces-
sary time for clearing the shipments.
"Where special advantage is shown
by our manufacturers in discounting
bllls on shorter terms many of the
South American merchants are per-
fectly willing to take advantage Of it
when they are assured of the reliability
and standing of our manufacturers.
Dong business with our exporters on
nuf terms during the war has helped
TO educate South American business
men IN this respect.
As Il matter of special interest a
recent survey of sales Of large sheet
& ass manufacturers as regards terms
OF payment was made. 1t was found
that 90 per cent Of last years sales
were on thirty-day or cash basis.
One-quarter Of the accounts were look
ing for longer terms, from sixty to
ninety days, while the remainder
wanted old-time long terms previously
granted by European exporters"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
1Fhe News of Business

IN commercial paper said yesterday they finding little
ouy IN selling all OF the bills at their disposal The market
hues OF
su extent for this time of the The fact that
are not up to normal due combination
OF which the general hesitancy business
aoor unsetment However, the fact that
are strong IN cash keeps many of them the
ih demand bank
last week. resulting houses
s waiting list of customers seeking
Inns IS the
re rates got up to yesterday
IAN money above u per cent much
as short term than
present falling Oft in demand for the latter
Much interest attached
pressed by A Barton Hepburn
rot far distant
Rates on bankers acceptances unchanged follows:
- Spot delivery: days 1invss
Eligible member "
tlgbe non-member
roo delivery within thirty days Eligible
quoted at 716 eligible
eligible bank bills a per cent
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
interpretations

A1.BANY. Sept 25.-Among the charters
gFanf.t to-aas by the Secretary OF State
Ceddes Company. Inc: realty; $1,000:
Queens T. Hursby Cook William J. Cook.
James D. Geddes. II Franklin Street
Jnt system Laundry Corporation:
s5oo.,gg0 b,e,.s ;, br39MIyn James J sullivan;
East ath street Queens
vs.. seizp5sA z. s,.ai9s In,.: $4,000; New
h9fn o., F,sneT Goodh1e O E Tiernsy F. ):
North Eastern Aeroplane Company. Inc:
Waltz r s'nith. F A Bjorklund. IL
Atkinson Street. Rochester.
rica John og" Fuiiem Pof ohn Waius pne so1T sranf
Il Fischer 1880 y hltesbOro Street. Utica
IL: Z oso c ~. colne~ny. Inc. hardware:
II Means Pau r smith Buffalo
y, pafsson Snoe Company. Inc. $4,000;
Avenue BROOKLYN
u oppenhei''er & Berlinerr Inc. $500 900:
Edwin e berlnes and l.. H Burton. 81
bfoad way. Nv York CITY.
\, i" + Re- ayr"nJ U. poration; $4,000;
and Joseph Fox. 405 East Houston street.
Nv Ye,A city
Frank schneible Realty Corporation,
S5,0oo Manhattan Frank schn~iole. {. A.
Sehne BIZ. il. and Veronica Schneibie i3f
EAat l2lst street. New York city
Manhattan. :. r McCrinfisk jr; J. n.
keeY and James +. Lynch. Rockville
Centre,
Chelsea Partition Company, Inc. $40. 900:
Manh@ttsnt cabinet work: Pauline Heller,
Abraham Heller ana Joseph u Abramson.
50 Church street. New York CITY.
stephen Decatur Hausier Company. Inc,
$4,000 Manhattan. stephen ID. Kauser.
Isaac Bernstein and Joseph Lebowich. 2zo
West Forty-second Street. New York City.
Jennie shops. Inc. SIS. coo: Manhattan;
manufacturing ladies' underwear. ]. s,
Abrams. c B. Abrams. David Bernstein
2el Broadway, Sew York CITY.
Bello Bros x Molina. Inc. $4,000:
Manhattan. ] c. Belo. NJ. T Bello. r.
Molina, 29s Broadway. New York City.
haitian: JosepR II. Langerock. Helen
Langerock Z. 81 Behrman. l424 Eastern
Parkway, Brooklyn.
Arnson Realty Corporation. $4,000:
Niagara Falls; II. J. Arnson. N Arnson.
4 II Arnson, SIS Buffalo Avenue. Slagara
Falls. y. Y
uuity Heater Company. Inc. $4,000;
New YORK county \ A. Berman A. Sykss.
Lester Siegel. 10 East Fifteenth street.
Waldman Blouse and Dress Companv
Inc, $40 900; New York County. pos:
Waldman. Mark Waitman, Caesar plmond~
ss&a Twenty third Avenue BrookIyn-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Documents Must Go
With Cargoes to China

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25-American
exporters to China viii be required to
mail invoices with cargoes after Octo-
ber 80 20 conform with the decision Of
the Chinese maritime customs not to
pass shipments without proper identi-
t.cation. the Safe Department was adj
vised to-day by the American Chamber
OF Commerce in China.
TAe decision of the Chinese mari
time customs, which becomes effective
October 80, requires that American
cargoes must be accompanied by in
voices and other documents desc-ip-
tive Of the materials exported in order
TO enable the Chinese customs authori-
ties to $sdily recognize the character
OF the sHsnents.
The Amefican Chamber of Commerce
N China recommends that Amer can
shippers mail complete invoices of ship
ments so that the documents viii reach
Chinese ports at the same time as the
cargOes
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
IEXIlLES-Speculafion in
Coarse Gray Goods Continues

Low grade print cloth maintained
ITS steady price advance yesterday and
before the close of business converters
wanting goods before January had to
pay IT cents a yard for fabric OF
standard weave. This represented an
advance Of / l2 cents for the week so
far.
Mill agents We're of the opinion that
a majority OF the large buyers of gray
goods have covered their immediat tc
needs and that current demands
emanated chiefly from smaller inter
ests. The volume Of sales in gray
goods reported by brokers is regarded
as evidence Of speculation. With the
prices advancing y cent a day owners
find it difficult to resist the temptation
OF reselllng merchandise, thereby real
ling substantial and quick profits.
Manufacturers Of cotton blankets and
flannel goods have sent some sa:esmen
on the road and reports show d steady
demand for these lines, prime ipally
from the large jobbing firms. Orders
are usually accompanied by request
for immedlate delivery and it is sup
posed that the wholesalers are trying
to replace shelves empted by the de-
mand for fall merchandise. Manufact-
urers of pajamas, night gowns and
similar articles were asking when the
1920 lines of fanncls will be ready for
sale. 1t was said that merchandise of
that character will be offered to the
trade during the early part of Novem-
Der. No estimate was made as to
whether prices will be lower or higher.
Converters are having difficulty in
obtaiplng fine fancy goods from the
mills. The latter say their weavers
are loathe to work on the fancy lines
and also that they can make as much
money from sales of the goods in the
gray. 1t was said in some quarters
that there is a probability of numerous
lines of finished fancy goods not being
displayed for spring sales.
The export demand for all grades Of
cotton goods is showing marked i'm
provement. Orders have arrived IN
greater volume from all sections of
the world except Argentina, where
merchants, according to large oper-
ator who recently returned from that
country, have bought SO extensively
that they have sufficient stock to carry
them for two years or more.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
FuRs-For Skins Of
All Crates IL, Acfire Demand

Foxes, from the high priced silvcrs
and blues to the least expensive red
pelts, most Of which can be d ed and
used IN cheaper scarves, are the lead
ers IN the fur trade now. Although the
trade as a whole was inactive yester.
DAY because OF the Jewish holidays, the
few houses that were open received d
number of orders from out of town
prlncipally for fox skins
Next to foxes, kolinskys and squir-
rels are SAID by dealers to be the most
active skins in the market at present
Skunk, according to several of the
large dealers who operate extensively
IN this fur, is in growing demand.
"Amcrlcans are just beginning tc
appreciate the good qualities Of skunk
long known to Europeans, although it
is a strictly American fur" SAID one
dealer yesterday. Medium to good
skunk skins are bringing from SIS tc
$40 IN the raw state now.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Jobbers Out of Town Urge
Quick Dress Goods Shipments

Selling agents for mills making
women's standard dress goods, yester
day received telegrams from out Of
town jobbers asking that shipment of
orders placed some time ago be made
as rapidly as possible. The jobbers
explained that retailers WHO sell piece
goods over their counters are clamor-
ing for supply.
Stocks OF standard serees, plaids and
similar fabrics on the she YES Of re
taiers and jobbers are abnormally low,
according to agents here, while the
demand is strong. They attribute the
large retail business IN piece goods in
part to the high cost OF ready made
garments. Women are buying mate
rial and having their garments made
to order, in many eases, in preference
to paying the high prices asked by the
retailer for finished coats. suits and
dresses.
Selling agents for big producers of
standard fabrics said yesterday that
thev would be unable to take on addi-
tional business much before the first
of the year At present the mills are
running from sixty to ninety days late
| in deliveries.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
CHEMlCALS-Ci,ric 1cid
EoUer; Competition Eliminated

Continued activity among the specu-
ative interests in the chemical mar
kcl is keeping anillne oil in a firm
position. y hie there is fair cali
for this product from manufacturers
of dyesJutfs, with a good volume Of
goods moving TO consumers, the IN
and out trading of spectators, dealers
say, has tended to eXaggerate the true
extent OF the demand, especially as
stocks or hand are none too large.
Manufacturers Of citric acid in this
country yesterday reported a farther
reduction IN price to 80 cents a pound.
1t is believed this WAS done to elini-
nate foreign competition, since the cost
OF manufacture OF cltIlc acId IL Italy
is Q cents q pound. IS freight charges
and 5 cents pound import duty must
be paid before the Italian product can
enter the American market. the rcduc-
tion IN the price here virtually elml-
mates competition. Des lers. however
expressed the opinion that American
manufacturers will n0I be able 70 pro
duce enough ciric to supply domestic
requirements.
There Is a shortage Of phenol in the
spot market with a noticeable increase
in the number Of inquiries for export.
Prices are firm at - and II cents a
pound. Benzol is another coal tar
product which has become active dur
ing the past few days. owing princi-
pally to the shortage OF spot goods.
A good call was in the market for
caustic potash and chlorate OF potash.
The trade heard that large export
order was being filed Domestic manu-
facturers Of soft soap have purchased
good quantities of caustic potash re-
Gently at prices ranging from 2S to
33 cents a pound, according to degree
and quantity. Chlorate Of potash at
90 cents a pound has been purchase
BY match makers.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
JEWELRI-Stnm ping La,c
Protecting Article Sought

Enactment of stamping laws to in
sure the quanty OF jeWelry made of
platinum IN the same way articles pro-
duced from gold and silver are pro.
tectcd ls regarded imperative in the
Jewelry trade. A movement to secure
such protection for the public which
has the support of leading manufact
urers has been started. 1t is proposed
TO INSIST upon sone sort Of mark being
made inside Of platinum ring and a
guarantee gwen with all other platinum
articles on which mark cannot be
stamped, the law to provide for the Sc
we're punishment of any person selling
an inferior metal for high grade plati-
mum. heretofore persons found guilty
OF fraduent transactions IN platinum
have been prosecuted under the general
laws relating to the isrepresentaticn
of merchandise and not under a stamp
ing law. With the enactment Of law
such as they now seek the jewellers
feel they could take platinum frauds
more INTO their own hands and see that
the offenders we're properly punished.
large dealer said Yesterday that
although ag tation for platinum laws
had been going on for many years no
definite step has been taken to afford
the buyer of such jewelry the protec-
ton that is thrown around the buyers
OF go d and silver jewelry
But with the demand for platinum
jewelry increasing every day and an
ounce OF the metal bringing as high as
$50, point has been reached. he de-
clared, where stamping laws of some
KIND are an absolute necessity.
prominent English authority on
jewelty likewise "alls attention 10 the
fact that a platinum hallmark is also
badly needed in Eng and now that teade
is again free to use this metal This
authority points out that il is rid.cu-
lous to permit the absolutely free sa e
of such an extremely precious metal as
its quality or standard.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Big Buving of Ouin;r,e

Buying of drugs has Increased in VOL
ume with the approach of winter. Qui-
nine has been unusually active. with
spot offerings quoted at S1.35 an ounce.
Specu ators are SAID 10 be taking ad-
vantage OF the rising market to manip-
ulate prices. One realer stated yester-
day that so far this week he has sold
10000 ounces for prompt shipment
rom Java at S5 cents an ounce
Acetana i'd crystals used as medic
inal Tor Gods and fever. IS being ex-
ported to China. Japan and Italy in
record Quantities. The price is firm at
l3 cents a pound
Tartaric acid, used in the manufact-
ure OF cream OF tartar. is stiil in firm
position marketwise, despite some lull
IN buying during the last few days.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Shortage of Silk Underwear

Present production of silk underw ear
for women, both in knitted and woven
fabrics, is about so per cent below the
demand, according to number of
manufacturers. The shortage has be-
come so acute that several of the
leading manufacturcrs have with
drawn heir samples from display and
viii not be in position to take orders
FOR another month The manufact-
urers are expecting heavy influx of
retailers into the market about the
middle OF October to purchase their
ho iday supplies. Production of knitted
s'ik garments is seriously curtailed BY
strikes IN several of the leading mills
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
SIKS-Obserrance Of
Ie,cish HOLIDAYS Curtails Trade

Transactions in the silk goods mar
ket yesterday We're largely confined
to filling of orders received through
the mail. A majority of firms were
closed on account OF the Jewish ho.i-
day, and as these included nearly all
jobbers there was little opportunity
for buyers to look at merchandise.
One OF the largest specially firms
reported an unusual volume or orders
for silk and wool crepe and duvetyn.
both for immediate and spring delivery
Department stores and garment manu-
facturers are the chief consumers of
tne crepe, which is especially adapt
able for women's suits. At present it
is selling for $i25 yard, but spring
prices recently announced quote the
fabric at So. Duvetyn brought from
$50 to 5000 d yard
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
COLORS-Dry Colors in 4ctire
Demand From, Paint Trade

manufacturers of dry colors are sell
ing large quantities of nearly every
shade produced. Paint manufacturers,
rubber goods manufacturers and max
ers of printing inks are active in the
market Production is keeping up with
the demand, though still somewhat be-
low normal owing to the difficulty of
securing raw materials.
In order to eliminate unrest among
workers in the color factories plans
are being formulated at the trade con-
ference being held in White Sulphur
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
War Department to Sell
Large Quantities of Metals

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. - Huge
quantities of brass and steel will be of
fered for sale under sealed proposals
to be received early in October by the
district ordnance offices of the War De-
partment at Boston and Philadelphia.
TIE sales at Boston will be held on
October and and steel armor plate
nickel bars, open hearth steel bars and
brass rods viii be offered to bidders.
Large quantities of shell forgings
unfinished trench helmets, steel billets
and steel wire will be offered for sale
at the Philadelphia ordnance Office on
October !, ., 6, :, 8 and 9,
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Plaids Pop,alar for Skirta..
Small Checked Goods Make
Cloth Saving Possible

Among the more popular fabrics for
womens' skirts at present are wool
plaids Of various sorts. The demand
for these has been strong for several
months and is expected by the manu-
facturers to continue throughout the
rest Of the winter season. In some
quarters Of the trade an attempt is
being made to shift from the large
plaids to the smaller checks for spring.
Since plaids, for the most part, look
we'll only when made up into plcated
skirts, while checks can be used in
plain skirts, the manufacturers see a
chance to save cloth by swinging to
the checks. This is particularly de-
sirous now. since the offering of spring
fabrics is small and prices are cx-
tremely high. Woollen goods agents
report heavy sales of checked fabrics
to the skirt trade for spring use.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
RUBBER--Dealings in
Crude Product Restricted

Business in the crude rubber market
yesterday was quiet. with trading con-
fined to a few small manufacturers
who find it necessary TO purchase on a
day to day basis. Although some fuctu-
ations in prices occurred during the
day spot rubber closed firm. The local
trade was in the dark as to actual
prices in the London and Singapore
markets, as no cables were received
For ribbed smoke sheets 1872 cents
pound was asked, while first latex
on the spot could be purchased for
491. cents. Brown crepe closed at 44l3
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26

cents pound. A fair business was
transacted in the future positions at
steady prices. October December
rl0ooed smoke sheets We're selling at
- 12 cents pound and October De-
cember first latex ! cent HIGHER. The
Paras were neglected and prices were
unchanged, up-rivcr fine bringing Sd
cents and up-river Caucho 3212 cents.
quiet conditions prevail in the scrap
rubber market with reclaimers assum-
ing conservative policy in view Of
the dull crude rubber market. Boots
and shoes were quoted at Sll to 8as
cents q pound and automobile tires
brought 3ls cents. Steam and fire hose
scrap remain unchanged at / to IA
cents pound.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Business Items

More than 100000 skins, comprising
about thirty-five different varieties of
fur. will be offered by the Metropolitan
Fur Exchange at its next auction, be-
ginning next Tuesday. Inspection of
the goods will begin tomorrow and
continue to the date of the sale. The
warerooms of the company will be open
all day tomorrow and Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Springs this week for the solution

DP4 ~ 80 tillS Ntth 1OT lUe SOIutlOn OF
the labor problem
TIE export demand for dry colors is
reported excellent. Ultramarine blue
shipped principally to South America.
IS the chief shade exported. Dry color
dealers state that consignments of van
dyke brown from Europe are expected
soon. There is an active demand for
this color in the domestic market. as
substitute shades are said to have
failed to produce desired results.
Aniine dyes are moving out to the
consuming trade in good volume and a
more optimistic tone prevails in the
market. Buying is still confined to
quantities sufficient to cover immediate
needs. but dealers expect to place large
contracts once the Loneworth bill is
passed. The trade is preparing for a
large export business. Several sales
men have already been sent to China
ana Japan. where some Of the largest
American manufacturers intend to open
branch Offices
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
More Delegates to World
Cotton Conference Due To-day

Additional, members of the British
delegation to- the World Cotton Confer
ence to be convened next month at New
Orleans are scheduled to arrive here
to-day on the Mauretana. The dele
gates who did not arrive with the main
body which reached New York on
Tuesday include j. Herbert Clegg,
Charles ,nukinfeld, Harry Heaps, E.
Ramsey Noodle, Captain Murdoch, Ed
ward b. Orme, Colonel John J. Shutc,
Fred Thornber and Sir Frank Warner
They will be met by members of the
American reception committee and are
expected shortly to join their col
leagues who are now inspecting the cot
ton mills of the New England districts
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
LEATHEis-SSnies OF Heary
Harness OF Record TOluyne

Makers of harness said yesterday
they are doing a record volume OF
business in heavy draft harness
throughout the agricultural sections
of the South and West. Many sets of
light driving harness are also being
sold in the South, where the automobile
has not yet supplanted the horse to the
same extent as in other sections Of the
country.
Dealers reported a noticeable in
crease in the number Of sets of heavy
harness sold in the cities east OF the
Mississippi.
Exports Of harness, both heavy and
light, have been nearly triple those Of
last wear Large shipments to Ber-
muda. Hawaii, South America and the
West Indies. where, due to the noun
famous condition OF the country,
horses are still used extensively, are
rcDOrted
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Lost Cotton Production

The lowering of working hours in
the cotton mills Of the United States
has resulted in the loss of the produc-
tion of 5000 600 spindles. according to
a prominent mill agent. 1t was
pointed out that The reduction in the
weekly working scales aas entailed a
curtailment Of II per cent OF the out
put N The Northern mills and 9 per
cent in those OF the Southern districts
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Price of Turpeniine OFF

\ slight let-up in purchases of tur-
pentine during the last few days has
caused decline Of 6 cents a gallon to
$40. Although inquiries from for
K gn sources continue. there has been
Ho increase in olders Dealers are
optimistic in regard to the future. as
Germany. the largest buyer OF naval
stores prior to the war. is expected to
oe in a. position to resume purchases
before long
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
English Farmers Take Keen
Interest in Tractor Contes
.Nc1 York T-huns
Effro1our Ruraon

I>HTUpcIN I1NTtuN
Copyright. 1919. New York Tribune 1nc)
LINCOLN, England, Sept. 25.-Ten
thousand spectators, including farmers
from all over England, turned out here
to watch the opening of the ee-day
lnterallied farm tractor contest.
twenty-five British. eighteen Ameri-
can and one tia ian tractor are com
pet ng over 200-acre course. Some
judges declare that the British
tractors are likely to win the reputa-
tion Of beng the worlds best make
away from the American.