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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-06-24
PIDA POR C. @. D.

Pantal6n polaina militar $1.25 frisas de lana
militares $500, Camisas Kai 60 ctvs, Camisas de
lana $3.50, Capas nuevas $3.50, Cochones de plaza
$3.50
solicte toda clase de mercancias de nuestra impor
Eaci6ns
ca Gale de San Jose No. 2.
Alerta Comerciantes .f
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Cereals

Wheat-The wheat situation continues
complicated. bu, during the last day or
two there have been evidences that there
Is going 10 be a more general US OF the
soft wheat varieties which. II II takes place
should help solve the present problems In
the wheat market. The Grain Corpora
ton has commenced TO push the use Of
soft wheat -four. and within a short time
this will be available FOR. general con-
sumption at prices very much under pre-
vailing quotations for the hard wheat
variety. Tho corporation yesterday an
nounced that Il had purchased 500. 900
barrels OF -four on last weeks bids At an
average price OF sl029. and IL was the
prevailing opinion that this -four Will in
cluic that which is to be offered TO con-
sumers Through the retail trade. Bakers
are beginning 10 turn 10 the soft fOurs
and the demand last week was more ac-
tive than for some time and prices were
frmer.
Corn-The market experienced a sharp
early advance which was followed by an
even greater break which le!t prices at
the close OF the day y 10 is.c net lower.
The weather was very unfavorable for tho
movement OF corn from the country, and
anything which interfered with receipts
was looked upon as builish. on the ai-
vance. however. Il became evident that
shorts had covered very thoroughly dur
ing the last few days. during which time
the market had advanced ; to 10 cents
per bushel and that the technical position
was consequently weak.
II was reported that exporters who had
bought during the previous week resold
about 100000 bushels Of corn on account
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
JEWELRY-Large Foreign
Demand for Silrerpare

South American and scandinavian
firms are making numerous inquiries
in this market for silverware and
articles made Of silver. MANY Of these
concerns formerly purchased their
supplies In Germany. but due to the
efforts OF Trade Commissioner Rosen-
thai, who canvassed the Latin-Ameri-
can countries. they now prefer to do
business with the American manufac-
turers. AS il was exceedingly difficult
to import any stocks during the war,
their supplies of silverware have run
down to the point whore they are
anxious to replenish them.
France, England and Belgium have
also entered the domestic market. ac-
cording TO a representative OF large
silverware manufacturing concern. In
quiries regarding large export orders,
he said. are being received by his hrm'
and, although domestic orders ara
several months ahead Of the produc-
ton schedule, these inquiries are be-
ing carefully considered.
Several Of the large silvcrware
manu- acturers express doubt at the
ability Of American concerns to take on
foreign orders at this time. They as
sert that the factories throughout the
country are having much difficulty,
on account of the shortage OF silver
and labor troubles, In filing orders
for the home trade, and. unless produc-
ton increases materially, do not see
how the foreign countries are to be
supplied for some time.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Cotton

Liqui6ation Of long accounts caused by
nervousness over general conditions APP
peared 20 have pretty we'll run its course
on a further decline Of - or 20 points In
the market yesterday Rallies followed on
covering for over tho Weekend and scat
tered buying. promoted by bullish spot ad-
vices the steadier late tone II the stock
late cotton in the South. March contracts
sold UP from 33.70c to 34l5c and closed
at 81 l0c. with the general list closing
firm at a net advance OF IL 70 so points
Tho tone WAS unsettled at the opening
when sentiment was Influenced by weak
n.ss I'm tho stock market. lower foreign
exchange rates and tho failure Of over
righf news 10 indicate any improvement
I'm the coal controversy or the Mexican
higher on peccmber and points higher
on Janary. but to 10 points lower on
other months and the general list sold
about Is to IS points below last night y
closing figures during the first few min
utes Bulish spot adviccs and the abb
sence Of any indication that cotton was
70 be shipped here for delivery on con-
tract led to covering by near-month shorts
The covering became more active later on
tho development Of frmer tone IN the
stock market. with active months selling
% TO As points net higher late In tho
morning.
The Threatened strike OF New England
mil operatives did not seem 10 make
much impression on the market, as local
traders are not inclined TO expect any pro-
longed labor troubles I'm that quarter un-
der prevailing conditions
The local spot market was steady ana
s points higher at $4,000 for middllng.
No sales were reported.
Tho range OF prices follows'
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Foreign Situation
Of Academic Interest

Although the depreciation OF foreign
exchange is tending to discourage me
buying of all except essen ials IN THIS
country by Europeans, mary OF the IN
dustries show cnly an academic inter
est. because they are so far behind IN
their domestic orders .hat they would
be unable. they assert, to take care OIL
foreign business If il were offered. But
the more thoughtful among the Ameri-
can manufacturers take the view that
eventually the supply will catch up
with the domestic demand, and then
foreign business will indeed be wei.
como. Therefore, they are Interested
in the working out Of comprehensive
plah TO finance Europe's needs durn
the period Of reconstruction overseas.
Coming from industrial America,
which is indubtably in the midst OF a
boom, into Wall Street shocks the ner-
vous system OF an observer. Some
bankers explain the disparity Of senti-
ment by asserting that the stock mar
ket and the financial community here
are y. loast six months ahead OF the
rest Of the country in gauging prospec-
tive conditions And other observers
Of tho stock market, Of equal author
itv. declare that the momentum or
overheated speculation carried security
prices too high, and that the market -
having natural and healthy reaction
caused by internal, technical market
conditions. and in no organic way re-
lated 70 the events in the outside world
of barter and production.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Wooden " ages Double 1913

Average wage rates in the wooden in
dustry in May. 1919. were Approximate
ly lO5 per cent higher than in 1918,
according 20 statistics made public by
the Department Of Labor. Accurate
statistics have been compiled up 20
1918. The highest percentage OF iir
crease IN wage rates per hour from
1913 10 1916 was received by male
frame spinners, who got 1872 per cent
more. Female comber tenders received
increases OF l2l per cent. male mule
spiRers of l09 per cent. female wesv-
ers OF LOG per cent, male weavers OF
l03 per cent. male card tenders OF lo2
per cent and male comber tenders OF
l0l per cent. The lowest percentage OF
increase recorded was that OF wool
sorters, which amounted 20 but 81 per
cent. In 1918 the average full weekly
earnings for some of the classifcaticns
were as follows: Loom iixers. 5000;
mule spinners, $27.42; male weavers,
s25.52. and female weavers, s2i.96-
The average weekly wage among the
twenty-five classihcations figures eus
at $18.16.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Opens Showroom at Night
To Cut Buyers Time Here

To help buyers cut down the length
Of their buying periods in New York,
and so reduce the high cost Of living
for the purchasing agents for the many
retail stores in the country. one dress
manufacturer has hit upon the plan Of
keeping his showroom open at night.
The new plan will be inaugurated after
the first of the year. Dresses will be
shown to buyers at night by appoint
ment only, and an extra set OF models
and salespeople is being engaged for
the night sessions.
at costs the average buyer $40 a day
20 stay in New York." said this manu-
facturcr yesterday. "Time is now a
more important element to the buyer
than ever before II by showing him
our garments at.night we can cut even
one day from his buying trip we feel
that we are rendering service to tho
retailer which he canont we'll afford to
ignore"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30

cent more raw silk than in former
wears, but say that this is necessary
because Of the transportation delays
and numerous strikes. which hamper
nroduction of yarns and deliveries. Raw
silks or yarns for immediate use are
difficult to obtain and the manufac-
turers of goods have grown into the
habit of keeping larger supplies than
usual available. ..,,
Raw silk prices have doubled within
the last year and the advances within
the last few months have been the most
rapid in silk history. In the fall OF Of,
1917 Sinshiu No. /. standard ana
widely used grade. was selling for s6.l5
pound. In 1918 it had advanced to
ss.75. Late in September Of this. year
it was selling at $500, and the price is
now sl2.75. Several large users OF raw
silk expressed the opinion yesterday
that unless the consumption OF SIX
goods is materially curtailed soon the
price of raw silk will go to $40 pound.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
FURS-MOre Skunks
ArJ Fetrer Muskrafs

Two characteristics of the new catch
of furs now being received by local
dealers are the large amounts Of skunks
and the small lsize of muskrat ship
ments. Accordingly, dealers are revis-
ing the price lists sent to trappers
earlier in the season, with reductions
in skunk prices and advances in the
figures offered for muskrat.
Several fur dealers, in discussing the
present situation. in which skunks are
more plentiful than muskrats, when the
reverse has been normal in the last
year, brought out the point that skunks
thrive in cultivated sections. while
muskrats propagate better in wild ter
ritorics. The advance of cultivation,
the building Of moro homes on farms
and the cutting up of large farms into
smaller tracts, with the addition of
houses, barns, etc, has tended to in
crease the number of skunks and at the
same time to decrease the number Of
muskrats.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Retail Stores Urge
Tax Inventory Change

Requests will be made to the Treas
ury Department that dry goods and
dcrartment stores be permitted TO take
their inventories for Federal tax pur-
poses on the basis of retail prices in
stead Of cost or market values as inter
pretcd by officials of the department.
In the past the stores have taken in,
ventories on the retail price basis ard
reduced this to cost by deducting the
usual percentages Of mark-up main
tanned in the stores.
In brief which will be presented
TO the Bureau Of Internal Revenue next
month the tax committee OF the
National Retail Dry Goods Association
will set forth the arguments in favor
Of the retailers methods OF taking an
inventory and also will urge the
change of certain rulings regarding
the application OF the luxury tax in
Section 904 of the revenue law OF
1918
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Y. S. Workshops Booming
While Security Prices ia"
Particularly in Middle wes:' Far DC
hind in Their Orders, Are Expanding i"'"
Plants and Expect New Production hecoro'

Ga ,,or,s running months behind in
orders, producing up to capaci.y
canacity which seems to be limit.u
mainly by the supply OF raw mate,iais
and ~ human labor and not ORDERS
No longer are industrial leaders per-
nlered about what 70 do with surplus
goor space made idle by the sstoppage
If bostilities. They are thinking To-
dav of expansion. With few exccp,,
tions plants in all the large industriai
c;tics will be enlarged in 1920, accord
inc 70 present plans, and there is al
ready n tremendous amount OF actiVl'y
in tho way OF building industria'
nlants. Outside Of New York particu-
iarly. the high price Of construction no
longer serves as great checn VI,
building. In virtually all the industr'ai
cities the curve Of new building -
turning rapidly upward, and ALREADY
perhaps more new building IS actuaily
under way than at any time decade'
cade.
The housing shortage is not only ma
ton wide but worldwide. The cities
that have traditionally boasted OF their
homes are now short. Philadelphia. me
city Of homes, is shy at least 80 ~
houses. Baltimore, which, too, has al
ways cherished the idea OF having an
Individual homo for the family OF every
workman, is now far behind the actual
needs, and is becoming converted grad
ually to the apartment-house idea. De
troit, which Mayor Couzens. asserts IS
the fourth largest city in the country
in population. with more than l,oOO,oOo
Inhabitants has found it necessary 70
erect tents for marginal workers in the
outer rim of the city, and its fast
growth. it is said, is limited only by
the inability to house more workers
The manufacturers of the city are cach
day turning out close to 5000 automo-
biles. of which. the Ford Motor Com,
pany alone contributes almost 3,5oo and
expects soon to produce 1000 day.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Large Orders for Real Linen

Demand for all linen fabrics in the
Belfast. Ireland, market is increasing,
despite the advancing prices, which are
now four or FIVE times above pre-war
levels, according to reports reaching
here Towelings. table cloths and
handkerchief fabrics are in strong de-
mand from United Kingdom. Canadian
and American buyers. Continental
buying is swinging toward fabrics OF
part cotton or all cotton and away
from the high priced pure flax goods.
A shortage Of yarn supplies and the
uncertainty of labor conditions and
costs have led manufacturers in the
Irish linen centers to hold orders for
future delivery to minimum.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Paraguay Lacks Tools
To Work Its Forests

Paraguay is known for its exten-
sive forests Of the hardest and heav-
lest kinds of woods, but these forests
are not worried owing to the lack OF
modern machinery and transportation
facilities.
No statictics are available TO show
the production; it has been estimated,
however. that this copntry's output
now amounts TO 100000 to 25o, 900 tons
annually
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
COTTONS-Brifish Fabrics
DELAYED by Strikes

Effects of the recent railway strike
in England are being felt now by local
importers Of British cotton goods. De-
liveres Of the fine voiles, lawns, en-
broideries and laces have been delayed
from six to ten weeks. The importers
in turn owe these goods to retailers
and garment manufacturers who arc
now pressing them for merchandise.
Jobbers of fine cotton goods. whose
business has been increased by the
trend toward tn greater use of cotton
and mixed silk and cotton fabrics in
womens outer and undergarments, are
trying to place orders for gray goods
for conversion as far ahead as 1921.
They are meeting with little success,
since few mills can be found that will
accept orders for delivery as far in
the future as that.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Got Advice from Abroad

The council continued its attitude Of
beneiiting by the presence in this coun-
try Of eminent foreign governmental or
scientific bodies and the course Of the
year received the distinguished mem
bers Of the British Educational Com
nilsson which had come 70 tn country
on the councils invitation. and a group
Of famous British, French. Italian and
American physicians and surgeons who
had seen service at the front"
The letter then explains in detsil the
work done n connection with derp<Sfiza-
tion, jobs for ex-service men, econ.
struction in general. directing state and
local councils. helping drafted men, re-
lieving housing problems. aiding con-
seryation. organizing women for war
work. protection for children. securing
student nurses, highway transportation
problems. the welfare Of workers, ~
dustrial training, the tapping o. evil
ian medical resources, and the organiE-
ing Of medical volunteers.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Sugar and Coffee

Sugar-There continues 10 be a keen in
terest FOR December shipment IN the mar
ket for raw sugar. 70 be refined on toll for
early needs Of manufacturers The mar
ket at the close had "a stsadIer undertone
and Il IS believed higher prices are indi-
catod for the coming week There was p
buying interest ~ &C.. with "A possibility
that sugar might be available At 81, C
O. b for forward delivery. Il f. BE-
liovcd that come additional business has
been done in April shipment at Sc 10 sisc
T. %. b. cuba. IN refined sugar there was
nothing new 10 report. the situation still
being acute. with little or no supplies In
many sections and consumers generally
ciamorng for sugar
Coffee futures.-Thcre was further weak
ness in the market at tn" opening yes
ierday. with call prices ls TO 81 points
below the close on Friday. Considerable
liquidation was IN evidence early in tho
session. although Il was little lcss ac-
tive than recently. Europe and covering
absorbed the offerings at the decline.
which sent March contracts of 20 l;3e
or about 52s points from the recent high
level At the end of the first hour the
market held steady and later made gains
OF 10 70 81 points due TO less active sell
ing pressure. final prices. however. easing
of. being net unchanged to a decline OF
IL points
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Bombay Market Declares
Ban on Future Trading

LONDON, Nov. pa great sensa-
tion has been caused in financial circles
in India BY the decision of the shares
market in Bombay to forbid trsnsac-
tions in futures, which have recently
been on an enormous scale, according
TO an undated dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company from Bombay
The ban on future trading. il is stated
is to 90 into effect at the end OF the
year. The panic 20 which the ruling
gave rise, says the message, threatens
to become crisis.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
SILKS-Manutacfurers
Hold More R0tr Stock

Much discussion has gone the rounds
of the silk goods trade within the last
few days concerning the amount Of raw
silk being held in this country. In all
quarters it is believed that the hold
ings Of spectators are small and that
speculation has little to do with the
present record high prices for the raw
fibre. Manufacturers of silk goods ad-
nit they are holding from 80 to 80 pei
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Expansion Now
The Rule in Industry

The observer who tours through the
large industries OF the country at pres
cnt. provided he discounts temporary
maladjustments caused by the coal and
steel strikes, will find a sharp contrast.
Not only in the amazingly prosperous
automobile plants Of Michigan, but in
cities of miscellaneous and diversified
industries such as Cincinnati, Cleve-
land, st. Louis and Chicago, he will
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Universal Peace l. Still
Far Away. Says Amaze Leader

SYDNEY. Australia, Oct. 25.-"l see
no likelihood just yet of universal
peace" said lieutenant General Sir
Harry Chauvel on returning from war
service in Turkey ard Egypt. Until
this is within sight We must be pre-
pared for war" he added. Sir Harry
was the commander OF the famous An
zac Corps and leader o. the Australian
Light Horse and New Zealand Mounted
Rifles in Egypt and Palestine.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Paris Market HEAVY

PARIS, Nov. 29-Prices were heavy
on the Bourse to-day. Three per cen,
rentes, so francs centimes. Exchange
on London, 80 francs 3s centimes. Five
per cent loan, 81 francs 75 centimes
The dollar was quoted ct francs 75is
centimes.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
When Industry
Was i'm Chaos

Yet In tho late winter and early
spring Of this year. when the stock
market was already "discounting the
prosperity Of peace" no observer could
20 through the large industrial plants
Of the country without getting a VIVID
sense Of the confusion, uncertainty ana
doubt that prevailed. No one, broadly
speaking. yet know with certainty what
the trend Of prices would be, or how
great the domestic demand would be.
Entrepreneurs, divested Of yardsticks
that would measure the new conditions,
hesitated to make advance commit
ments. The paralysis Of wills among
those whose business it is to make de-
cisions in the world Of commerce made
it necessary for Secretary Redfield TO
propose a commission on price stablll-
zation that would make it possible FOR
industry to get started.
That was in the late winter and
early spring.
The economists, who during the war
had confidently predicted that prices
would decline after hostilities ceased,
had reason TO feel in those early after
tho war months the JOY that comes.
when events confirm the truth or
theories. But toward the latter part
Of February. in such important fields
as the garment and textile industry,
the beginning Of the change came. In
that industry, which Is somewhat
typical in results, although not IN time.
prices, which had slumped since the
signing Of the armistice, began to rise,
and the curve has continued upward
with brief interruptions ever since.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
CANADIAN PACIFIC
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL
DEL. LACK. & WESTERN

The si.Q00.o00 per cent cumulative
preferred stock OF the Hodgman Rubber
Company which was offered at par and
interest By Dominick Dominick and
Blake Bros. & CO.. has been sold.
Under a proposal to increase capital
on at the annual meeting on January Is.
stockholders OF tho Burroughs Adding
Machine Company VIII b. given the right
10 subscribe for se.5o0 shares Of the new
issue OF 800 par value. such subscrip-
tions will be taken on a basis OF SO per
cent OF a pr~--'-s stockholders present
holdings. or a sna-- a new stock for two
shares now held. After February 2 the
unsold portion will be offered to the pub
Ito 1T not less than $3.50 share.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Commodities

OF recent wenkness abroad ma frmness
hera, and this seemed 10 start general
selling movement among longs and un-
covered stop-loss orders.
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York. close close. ago.
Corn so yelsi.7o'. s.e.H sl5s
Chicago:
December I.35N lss% i27.
January..... lSlis 1891. 1861.
Oats-The market WAS barely steady
throughout the greater part Of the day.
and toward the close was weak under
active liquidation. Exporters were said to
have bought about 80. 600 bushels ~ heavy
oats late on Friday at the highest premium
OF the season. but the market In general
was Influenced by liberal stocks. and the
belief that the weakness In sterlng ex-
change VIII very materially reduce export
operations.
Yesterdays Previous Year
Now York. close close ago
No. wh...sosi sosi Gos4n .oss5
chicago
December. 49, u.
May....... .76S I'm .T21
Ryc-Market easy.
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York: close close ago
No. west ...sl.62A sl.s5is Sl75t
Flour and Mcal-cuotations were:
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York: close close ago
MINI pat sIa75 sl3.75 si1 %
Cmeal .yel s.7O0 375 310g 385 ?. ;
Bran ..440OQ 1000 44.00A 1900 55.7s
Rye -four 1850 $50 1876 " $50 600 g9.50
4
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
Business News

The tendency in the market LOT com
STOCK
their funds
chief Of this class OF Rates az e
bv of week 81 cent
In bankers cpances activity was ner
the purchase Oh
banks redscou not & % bssn the
transactions action demanding hiGmcr ahS b Fe
Of the Oh
restrict speculation all classes oi '
nod
open bankers here stu about PU %
the still have to contend WIN the M
shu 10
settled Reserve Bank follow:
'''"NN' N ~ ~ Th;-v Sixty Ninety
devery days Gays,
4%G41a 4sa4y "uWs7t
banks. 4;sG4s W1t ccS%%frt,
Ineligible bank bills G5i2 QoS ~'1
within thirty days.
81. bid Eligible non-mmpe panh 40 '''
Inelg bills 6 bid.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-30
CottOnseed Oil

The market was easier closing with net
losses for the day Of Is TO 20 points. Tne
december position was again weak and the
hiy discourt AT which this month is selling
is attracting great dsal OF attention as
IL was thought to demonstrate an absence
OF demand. Some authorities believe mat
prices are too high for the late months
and call attention 90 the fact that The
situation in cotton oil is very different from
that in oc0tton. inasmuch as there arc
numerous substitutes for oil. and oil itselI
is in reality "A substitute for pure lard.
Total sales for the day were $500 barrels.
Tho range OF prices follows.