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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22

LONDON. Sept. 2l.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Milan. dated
Friday. quotes the Corricrc Della Scrra
as saying that party of American ma
rines has landed at Buccari five miles
east of Fiume.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22
SIDES
CONFIDENT On
TREATY FIGHT.
DECISIVE VOTE ON
AMENDMENTS TO COME
First Test Of Strength Will
Come on Johnson Amend
ment - Vote Last of
the Week

WASHIEGTON. sept. 2l-Immin"ncc
OF II decisive vut" by Tho scnat" on
amending tho league of nations covcn-
ant. will hold tho German peace treaty
pr"-"mncnt in affairs Of congress this
week. Except for concern over tho in
dustrial situation especially the steel
workers. strike. the league of nations
contest promises Ia dwarf all other
questions at tho capital.
TIL" second week Of actual considcra-
tion of IN" ;":,'" treaty VIII open to-
morrow. with both advocates and uppo-
ncntS of tho league conCcding the ap-
proaCh Of IN" first actual test or
s:<cngth. Ey the end ur the week or
carly next week both faCtinnS expect
the first vote on Amendment of th~
league covenant. Will" tn" senate is
cnEruSSrd with III" treaty. tn" house
will be comparatively inactive. r"nsid-
cring dye tariff revision and other minor
bills.
The senate factions are to have their
full voting strength on hand tomorrow
10 remain until the roll calls are reached.
Little action, however. is expected for
ii
morrow. Senator Reed. Democrat. Mis-
souri,. planning a lengthy address in at
tack on The l"aGu" covenant. a few
Iothcr addresses ar" being prepared hut
II is expected IN" period Of fast and
furious ''in lighting" soon will be
reached.
First Tes. Of Strength
The first test Of strength undoubt-
edly Will center about the amendment
iof Senator Johnson. Republican. Calf
'Ornia, tu Civ" Great Britain and the
United States equal voting power in the
league assembly.
Republican leaders believe they can
muster their greatest strength on this
amendment and consider that If adopted
it would "nhanc" their prospects OF vot-
ing further amendments. Democratic
leaders. however express unimpaired
cOnfldrnc" that with aid OF Republicans
opposing amendments. they will be able
to defeat each and every amendment.
Although senate committee meetings.
Investigations and all other affairs will
be Suhordnai"d to the treaty Contro-
VcrSy. il IL planned 10 dispose Of other
business daily before the treaty is called
up. Leaders hope 10 enact this wcek
tho prohibition enforcement bill and
possibly tn" food control extension act
TO rr"rid" profitccrinE penalties.
Labor problems arc also promised
considerable attention. TIL" steel strike
Ms expected II provoke debate in both
senate and house. Representatives Of
railroad hrothcrhoods will appear Tues
day before tho interstate commerce COM
mitt"c to oppose tho anti-strikc features
OF tho Cummins railroad bill.
Hearings slated for tho week include:
The Mexican situation: increased coal
prices and court-martial reform.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22
U.s. MARINES
HAVE LANDED:
At BUCCAR|
ItalianPress Announces Ameri-
can Entry Into Fiume
Region

ROME. Friday. Sept 19.-The Gior-
nale D'Italia announces that an Amcri-
can contingent has landed at Buccari. in
tho Fiutae region.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22
5DO EMPLOYEES Of NATIONAL TUBE
co. JOIN THE UNION; CLAIM
MILLS 98 PERCENT ORGANIZED

Rousng Mass Meetings Held All Over the District Yester
day Attended by Thousands -Benwood and Top Mil
Plants Of Wheeling Steel and Iron Closed Last Night
Belmont Mill Will Not Start This Morning River
side Mill Will Be Closed This Morning-Fires Pulled
at Carnegie Steel Plant in Bellaire Last Night
tins Ferry Plants Will All Be Down This Morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22
THE WAITER.

wAsHnGroH, Sept. 2l-Forecast:
ohio-Showsrs and cooler Monday;
Tuesday fair, cooler In east.
West Virginia and western Pennsyl-
yania--Showers and cooler Monday;
Tuesday fair and cooler.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22

Gated at North Clarion. H
There was a slight disturbance
Mck.esport. where union organizer
tempted to hold a mass meeting
flanrc OF the proclamation OF N
George I.ysle forbidding public ga :
ines. More than $500 steel wor 8
and sSmpathizers were gathered .ear
the southern limits OF the city when q
snuad of McKcrsport police dispersed
them. driving the crowd into Glassport
All adjoining borough.
Broke Up Meeting.
When the crowd began 10 assemble
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22

in Glassport. the local police appEA
and ordered the meeting disperA
crowd refused to move andN
ment Of mounted state police O.
and with drawn clubs broke Nb
meeting. No one was injured.
aliens were arrested for refusinH
obey the order Of the police to "mose
on"
After dispensing the Glassport NEED
ing the state police returned to Nj
(co1tinnsd On FAgs 2VO.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-09-22

prrTsRuPcH Sent 21-Cashes between the Pennsylvlzie
state police and bent holding labor mass meetings "
Pittsburgh today ushered the strike In the IRON ana
industry The most serious disturbances occurred at North
90 miles from Pittsburgh in the afternoon where the s
troops charged crowd of union holding mass meene sno
hroe il IN Resistance offered and is charged by uni
leaders that the policemen used their clubs vigorously
injured number the crowd Nineteen persons were
of whom brought to the county jail Inc meenS "Ss
up at the request of local authorities
According eyewinesses the meeting was proceeding quietly
when the state police broke up crowd scattered and
Nm railroad ebannent threw stones and other missiles
the troopers During melee the horse Of OF tho
fered broken leg It alleged that several shots fired
someone in the crowd 80
William Foster secretary of the national committee for oeG
zng iron and workers. tonight said that vigorous pr
would be lodged with government against what he
'murderous attack upon law-abidng people
Some blast furnaces the Carnegie Steel company
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06

country. The building trades ap-
pear to have finally made the de-
finite turn. This has contributed
materially TO the activities in a few
of the minor metals such IS zinc.
lead and nickel. Owing 10 large
orders for structural steel and for
drilling materials for oil. the iron
and steel trades have livened up
considerably. They are now OPP
Grating at about $50 of capacity
compared with $40 last May. Cop
per seems TO have also become act
i've, with prices steadily being mark
ed up August delivery is now
quoted at 19c by many large sellers.
The retail and distributive trades
are running at high speed. and COM
plants regarding inability 10 meet
demands are becoming numerous.
The luxury trades are seeing an un-
precedented activity.
Legitimate business need have lit
tie fear as TO money acComm odatiou
at comparatively reasonable rates.
Despite much apprehension as TO the
general money situation. there is no
immediate cause for anxiety, since
the rediscounting features of the
federal reserve system can provide
abundance of funds for COM
mercial needs. As the demands upon
the money supply VIII be very heavy
both by private industry and the
government rates lay. however,
tend to stinen. especially in the fall
when a record breaking crop will
have 20 be financed
Course of Commodity PRICES.
a very encouraging and interest
ing feature in the business situation
is that commodity prices are hold
ing firm and appear 10 have reached
a pretty stable level Bradstreet's
last index number shows an advance
OF about 90 over May LIST due large
~ TO higher prices for hides. leather
and textiles, rejecting the shortage
OF the supply 10 meet the demands
in these trades
The graph herewith presents the
course of American and English
commodity prices since the begin
ming Of the war. American prices
advanced about 1850 from July,
1914. TO their high point in July.
1918, while English prices advanced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
The Financial Outlook
Extensive Prosperity in Sght-Prospects for Commodity
Prces-What Next in the Security Market?

Business is steadily continuing its
revival. and should be materially
helped by the signing OF peace. The
pessimism Of few months ago Is
almost gone Optimism is the or
der OF the day
As the revival progresses and de-
ferred public works are entered
upon. the amount OF unemployed is
diminishing and many are complain
ing OF a shortage OF skilled labor
The rate of business mortality is still
close 10 record low figures. Owing
% high prices bank clearings are
a. record levels. New incorpora-
tions are running at record rates
and the number or industrial com
panies awaiting themselves of re-
demption and sinking fund privileges
Tor their bonds is increasing
Industry is generally active in all
branches and in all sections or the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06

downward move will have to come
very slowly.
a government department has
solicited the views of prominent per
sons as TO the future of commodity
prices. The concensus OF opinion was
strong that prices have about struck
a stable level Most business men
fee that way and are therefore go
ing ahead with confidence, worry
ing very little about possible decline
in prices.
An era of high prices generally
benefits industry, excepting those
companies whose selling prices are
fixed Industrial companies are
PROSPEROUS and the prosperity has
naturally been OF greatest benefit TO
their common stocks. They are en-
titled TO profits left after all senior
issues are satisfied AS the rate Of
return these senior issues is fixed
they cannot share directly in the
profits. though indirectly they have
been greatly benefited bv addition
al protection to their claims.
Prospects OF Security Market.
The activity Of the market has
lessened Public enthusiasm has
fallen off materially. Owing TO ad-
vances among the general lines OF
stock prices has made up most OF
the loss in the recent reaction. The
rails, however, are very soft.
A generally reactionary tone is
probable for the early return m
dividual stocks and groups may,
however, advance further. Among
such. the food stocks save the best
claim TO leadership.
The activity of the bond marke t
has also fallen off. a good proper
ton of the trading being confined
TO the Liberties. These have been
tending TO decline fractionally. but
are believed 10 be now close TO the
bottom. General bond prices have
been moving irregrlarly and a mum
Der OF good preferred socks have a.
clinCd in sympathy with common
stO"ks
Bonds are still on the bargain
counter. and now is the time to con-
slider purchases. The advance in
prices will be gradual, and may be
some time in starting. but. prices are
pretty close TO the bottom now, and
little is TO be gained by waiting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
BOARD SEES BIC
BUSINESS AHEAD
Federal Reserve Statement
For June Notes Expan-
sion in Industry.

In It's abatement for June the
federal reserve board notes indus
trial expansion along many lines
with prospects for a very large out
put Of goods and almost unpre-
cedented returns 70 manufacturers,
sgriculturalists and laborers.
Reversing previous conditions. de
mand Is heavy and elI-sustained
despite ascending prices Buyers
no longer await general decline. and
Renter into commitments for fail
and winter.
The export market has become a
factor in all calculations. yet bust
ness men feel less need OF this out
let, owing 10 the volume OF domes-
tic orders Unemployment consti-
tutes a negligible factor, and a la
Dor shortage now impends
New Charters For zOS.
New charters filed during June
totalled 70S with authorized capital
stock OF t1o0. 900 or abovs, involv-
ing the stupendous sum Slips, 900.
0OO. according 70 the Journal OF
Commerce. This total breaks all
previous records since 1901 Ia
May 900 charters were filed. but the
aggregate foil below $3.50. 200. 600.
The total since Jan 1 exceeds SS.-
700. 90. 900. 1s3 percent more than
a year ago. 1t IS very evident that
capitalists, both large and small,
anticipate an era Of prosperity.
CONGRESS promises greater econ
smy In government expenditures
and Is slashinR at appropriation
bills in a way to do the burdened
taxpayers heart good, providing his
interests do not suffer as a result.
Pres't Wilson's return should mean
greater positiveness. coordination.
and initiative in such leadership OF
business as the government may as
sumo: and concentration CT energy
upon domestic problems.
Increased Resources.
National banks report resources
as OF May / totalling S2O.80O. 000.-
OOO-an increase Of $500, 900. 900
over March and OF $4,000, 600 over
SIX years ago Deposits increased
$500. 100000 since May OF last
year June ship deliveries reached
81, indicating great productive
power Exports TOT the ilSCdl gSdA
aggregate $500. 900. OOO-by far
the largest total in American his
tory. Imports exceeded $3,00O,000,-
900. leaving an estimated balance
of around $5.TOO.O0O, 600.
Metals Improved.
While May railroad earnings
leave a defcit Of $4,000, 900. ac-
cordinS to estimates. and may tip
the balance in favor Of higher
freight rates. and while coal
shortage is prophcsied for next win
ter which may curtail production
the metals situation generally i'm
proves. and other gains far out
weigh the moral ,ffect OF sporadic
wes kness.
Interest and dividend payments
due July total about $500 zoe 001
against $3.50. 100000 last year
Money is fairly tight. at least foI
market purposes on account OF
pressirs foreign and domestic needs
for capital The market has enter
ed a period Of restrained activity
and normal advances. if current
opinion be correctly formed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
PRICE SOARING
WILL CONTINUE
No indication of ReteSSicns
Follow Signing of the
Peace Treaty.

Prices will hold their own dur
ing the next few years. and gain at
many points, IL accumulative evil
dence can be accepted. British &c
onomists predict that signing OF
foodstuffs higher by opening new
foreign territory and extending
trade. The central powers need
goods which Britain and America
alone can furnish.
To QUESTIONABLE sent out by the
department of labor reply was un-
animous that existing prices will not
fall while labor continues drawing
handsome wages unless supply
greatly exceeds demand Rising
standards will make the laborer un-
willing to accept lower wage
even when the cost Of living falls.
Sec'y Glass does not believe that
gold expectation from this country
authorized in excess Of 5000. 900. 900
will materially affect the price level.
Advances Continue.
For Is consecutive weeks Dun's
list Of wholesale commodities has
shown more advances than recess
sions. Bradstreet's index number
OF foodstuffs advanced from S5.O7
to Sill during the week ended
June q. as compared with S429 a
year ago-a new high record for all
time. And food costs are the crux
Of present prices The government
is offering canned meats and vege-
tables for sale, but this step, while
helpful, cannot avail much. The
goods will not be sacrificed, and the
supply is limited
Higher Shoe Prices.
The Tanners council of the Unit
ed States forecasts yet higher prices
for shoes-20 per cent. by next fall
according TO the New York Retail
Shoe Dealers association. The
world needs leather, and though
stocks increase by latest government
report, lack of shipping makes il
impossible to draw freely upon sup
plies in South America. India, China
and Russia. Lumber has gained
rapidly under renewed demand
Anthracite, and even better grade
bituminous. coal prices tend upward
and dealers predict an acute short
age next winter.
Slow contraction of world demand
and currency imitation will over
come the present movement. but
time alone avails.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06

about 1900 from the beginning Of
the war TO their highest point in
Septem Der. 1918. American prices
have declined about II CO from the
record high; British prices. n &c.
American prices have therefore ris-
en- less than English prices. and
show a greater decline from their
record high.
Future OF Commodity Prices.
To date the theory OF many that
prices would decline sharply soon
after the ending OF hostilities has
failed 70 materialize. Prices on the
contrary are tending temporarily TO
work higher. Considering the great
amount OF imitation in the United
States. which will be with US for
some time. and the intense demand
for all classes of products by Am
orleans and foreigners no sharp de-
cline in prices is probable and any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
ReOie0 of the Week
BY Financial Editor.

highest price on record. Receipts
Tell somewhat below expectations.
vigorous demand for hogs is prob
able, owing TO European need of
fats and pork. Cattle. calves and
sheep enjoyed fair activity with
prices slightly higher
COTTON.
The market had fully discounted
Inc soNcrnmentS bulish report OF
sield and acreage, and herce did
cot respond with soaring prices. as
might have becn expected. The
tone was nervous and quotations
ere irTegular throughout the week,
breaks following the rallies. The
sentiment continued mainly bullish
In Wow OF peace and the unfavor-
able crop outlook.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
FOREIGN TRADE

The gathering or delegates from
p leading commercial organizations
IN New York. Chicago. Boston. San
Francisco. Philadelphia. St Louis.
New Orleans and other cities TO con
slider forming a national organiza-
tion lends new interest 10 the free
port idea which this organization Is
designed 20 promote.
The delegates adopted a constitu-
tion which declares the new organ
izatiou's purpose 20 be the obtain
ing OF a free zone system through
appropriate congressional action.
The association will hold aloof from
free trade issue. 10 which the free
port il wholly unrelated. Phila-
delphia delegate suggested that Hog
island would make an admirable
free zone
What Arc Free Ports.
Despite the agitation in behalf OF
the free port. comparatively few.
save the initiated. know what il
means Business men regard the
creation OF free ports as essential TO
the extension OF Americas foreign
trade. Briefly stated. they provide
a means by which imports can be
re-eNported without interference
from the customs They permit for
eign articles 20 be manufactured or
re-packed IN small restricted areas
on the coast and then exported TO
other countries.
The free port has taken hold in
foreign countries. Il has much 20
commend At, and with powerful in
auence now brought 20 its support
ought 20 receive a favora bic hear
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
EAST BUFFALO LIVE sroCK.

EAST BUFFALO, -. y, July s.
CATTLE-Rcceipt 80; market slow
and steady: prime steers. Si4 Oodl5 Is (:
butcher grades. $SOodl4.OO. COWS, $500
G1125.
CALVES Receipts. 40 market active.
s. up; Gull 20 choice. S6.00G - 50.
SHEEP AND IAMBS-Receipts 500 /;
market active, steady: choice lambs.
S1SGOG1S50. Gull 10 fair S1SOo6l17 Is T:
warnings. s12O0d145O; sheep. 5000
s. 50
IOtiS- Receipts. i.6oo: market active.
5OC up; Workers. $3.50: pigs. 5000
- 30: mixed $3.50: heavv. S23 80
roughs, 80 oO82l 90; stags, S150OG 1900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
TWO KILLED IN MIN0T
FOURTH CELEBRATION

BY United Press:
MINOT, y. D., July 5.-Two were
killed instantly and one probably
fatally injured during the Fourth Of
July homecoming celebration here
when the airplane driven by Chester
jacobson crashed into the crowd.
Mrs. c. j. Fisk. wife of Judge Fisk,
former justice OF the North Dakota
supreme court and Ruth Stahl, "a,
were killed. John Denker was
seriously hurt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06
Manufacture
Trend of the Markets


STOCkS-CGl money still oOml-
mates the stock market and gains
usually follow temporary relaxation.
4 seasonal dizziness is forecast
throughout July and August. Re-
neNved activity will Their depend up
on how we'll America has launched
its trade revival. and how success
full il has been in stimulating
European industry and maintaining
foreign trade. Prices viii not re-
oede. II may be. although period
OF dizziness following unusual &C
tivity often develops easing tenden-
cies. The pressing need Of funds
everywhere, and the federal reserve
boards attitude. will lay a restrain
ing hand upon speculation for some
time. The outcome is IN doubt.
Some believe the harvest VIII release
funds and enhance the speculative
fever. After its shakedown the
market is in sound condition, and
majority look into the future for
a strong bull market
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-06

METALS-If the recent improve
ment in iron and steel Zoe taken as
a seasonal movement, quieter condi-
tons during July and August will
not dispel confidence. Many pre-
dict continued buying. steel men
expect a rapid gain in foreign orders
following the conclusion Of peace.
May iron and steel exports exceeded
$1O0. 100000. as compared with
1000, 900 in April. Pig iron, which
has been fairly active for several
weeks past, now displays a quieter
tone, but remains healthy.
Considerable copper has been
sold and prices move toward 2oc in
anticipation of demand from the
central powers and other foreign
countries.