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New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Basic Metals

Although there is still a possibility
of serious labor dispute in the steel
industry, more attention is being given
to commercial developments over the
next few months. The more cheerful
outlook is attributed in large measure
to the call of the President for a
labor conference next month. A strike
is thought to be unlikely
The output of the mills in August
nearly equalled that Of the preceding
month. but shipments were retarded
by shortage of cars, and little i'm
provement in this department is ex-
pected in the near future because Of
the heavier demands on the countrv's
transportation facilities that undoubt-
edly VIII arise from the moving Of the
crops. The lack of skilled labor is
being felt where the pressure is at
present the greatest, and as a result
production of some products is being
curtailed.
August's production of pig iron,
2,743,3sS tons, exceeded that of July by
approximately the same percentage as
that month exceeded the June OUTPUT.
The rate of pig iron production on Sep
tember ! was 93,360 tons a day, or at
yearly rate of about "a 500 900 tons.
This compared with the 1918 output of
100000 tons.
The copper market has not yet en-
tered upon period of marked activity.
and spectators and brokers continue
to sell small lots under the 2312 cent
quotation maintained by the leading
producers. Some copper is being
shipped abroad, but large consign,
nents are still being delayed by the
lack of credit arrangements.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Chemicals

The domestic demand for heavy
chemicals was fairly active throughout
the week. Some improvement was also
noted in the buying for foreign &C.
count. The unfavorable exchange rate
has checked purchases to some extent
but the urgent need abroad for chemi.
calls of all kinds has caused resump-
tion of buying.
The scarcity Of spot stocks is still
one Of the features of the market
Producers are dealing direct with con-
sumers and brokers are experiencing
difficulty in obtaining sufficient quanti-
ties of stocks. Manufacturers prices
in most instances are higher than
those ruling in the open market. This
unusual situation has evoked consider
able discussion among the trade, but
manufacturers state that labor troubles
and increased production costs have
forced them to raise quotations.
Bichromate Of soda and caustc soda
were more active than last week
Prices are we'll maintained and a good
inquiry WAS noted. Active buying and
higher prices for these chemicals are
expected in the immediate future.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
COLOrs

Buying in dyestuffs from domestic
sources is still confined to small-lot
purchases. Textile and paper mills ad
here to this policy, despite the absolute
assurance that the American dyestuffs
industry will be granted adequate pro-
lection against German competition.
With the only incentive to withhold
purchases thus removed, the action Of
consumers appears uncXplainable. The
mills must replenish their stocks soon,
for it is definitely known that some
have scant quantities of colors on hand
The statement issued by the War
Trade Board this week assures con-
sumers that sufficient quantity of
German vat dyes will be allowed to
enter this country to supply consuming
requirements for a six-month period
beginning October I. Rules and regu-
lations covering such importations are
to be made public rs soon as the neces-
sairy details have been completed. In
order to obtain information regarding
requirements the War Trade Board has
sent questionnaires to all consumers.
Dyestuffs manufacturers do not be-
lieve that this supply of vat colors
will seriously affect their business, as
most of the colors which will be i'm
ported cannot be manufactured in this
country. The only effect Of these i'm
portations will be that consumers will
use vat dyes instead of acid and direct
colors now employed as substitutes.
This may cause the dumping Of large
quantities Of acid and direct colorso on
the market
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Leather

Although actual purchases of leather
during the week have been small the
market shows no signs Of weakness.
Spectators who attempted to take ad-
vantage of rising leather market have
iquidoted their holdings during the
last two weeks because prices showed
no indications of going higher. The
export outlook and the small stocks Of
leather not held against commitments
do not favor a return to lower prices.
The leather market is really marking
time at present and the firmness with
which prices are maintained indicates
healthy underlying condition. A re-
sumption Of active buying is expected
shortly.
The slump in the prices Of hides has
forced spectators from the market
ard enabled tanners to take advantage
Of the break With the speculative
element removed from the hide market
conditions are now basically sound and
any future price advances viii be i'll
accordance with the laws of supply and
demand.
The widespread agitation directed
against the high cost of shoes has fur
ther disturbed complicated situation.
All branches seem to be at sea and the
hope is that production will not be
curtailed. The demand at present is
for more shoes and any delay in manu-
facture will aggravate a situation that
is already bad.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
.Jeuelry

Labor troubles caused the iewelrv
trade further embarrassment last week.
The international Jewelry Workers
Union at Newark made a demand for
the elimination of piece and home
work and 20 per cent increase in
wages for factory operators. The
Newark factories supply large pro-
portion of the jewelry sold in this
market, and labor troubles in that CEN
tre, the trade fears, might have the
effect of further delaying the deliveries
of supplies for which retailers all
through the country are clamoring.
There has been no let-up in the de-
mand for nearly all grades of goods
the jewelry factories are producing,
and with deliveries fully a half-year
behind the current demand the sug-
gestion of further curtailment in sup
plies causes wholesale dealers feel
ing of uneasiness lest good deal of
trade which is now being offered to
them will have to be neglected.
Foreign buyers Of novelty jewelry
were active in the local market through
out the week. France, Scandinavia and
the South American countries were re-
ported to have had representatives in
the market. and large stocks of the
goods to have been purchased. France,
in particular, is reported to be exceed
lngly anxious to secure as much Of
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08

, many of the mills are virtually with
out stocks
The delay in deliveries continued to
be source Of prime concern to Job
bers and manufacturers. Their Gus
toners were insistent for shipment of
orders, and In many instances out-of-
town buyers were in the market simplv
for the purpose Of speeding up deliv-
cry of their merchandise The DELAYS
IN placing goods on the shelves of the
retailers throughout the country will,
1T is feared, materially postpone the
spring season. In many instances mer-
chandise ordered as far back as April
and May of this year are just reaching
the buyer and goods that were ordered
for October will not be shipped until
December and January in many cases.
Importers of French goods reported
that receipts Of merchandise from that
country are beginning to Increase in
volume. The demand for the imported
fabrics is especially strong for the
heavy brocaded lines, some of which
IN broad patterns were sold for prices
as high as $50 yard
Al! quarters were convinced that this
month will witness heavy sales for all
lines of silk goods for spring delivery.
Ihe low production in the face of the
present demand will maintain prices
at their present level. and some go so
tar as to predict that quotations will
be much higher before many weeks
nave elapsed Their opinion. however.
is minority one
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
WOoHen Goods

A slackening of demand by women's
and mems apparel manufacturers for
heavyweight woollens and worsteds for
immediate use last week kent prices at
about their former level. Jobbers. who
with few exceptions constitute the sole
source or heavyweight supplies now.
IN anticipation of renewed demand
when the buying of women's winter
garments by retailers sets in again This
month.
Ailotments of spring goods by some
mill agents continued to be made Or
ders ale now being taken for delivery
as late as February. and some agents
are considering selling even further
ahead than this. In many quarters of
the trade 1t is believed that present
prices on spring goods will remain
1,hroughout the spring selling season.
The anticipated increase in wages of
mill operatives have been taken care
OF in figuring prices, and raw wool of
the best grades, although firm, is not
showing signs of soaring again. As
transportation opens up the supply of
raw wool will become larger, and so
prevent an upward price tendency. the
mill men feel.
No improvement in the delivery of
fall cloths was noted during the last
week. Buyers say that deliveries are
about two months late.
That the market is ready to absorb
good cloth at fair price was demon
strated by the success of the sale of
excess woollens by the navy last week,
according to trade leaders Good bids
were obtained for all the materials and
the navy is expected to realize a profit
when the awards are finally made.
About fifty jobbers and clothing manu-
facturers put in bids for the cloth
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Rubber

In the early part Of last week plan
tation crude rubber transactions were
limited, the after-holiday spirit pre-
vailing Orders from manufacturers
were light, buyers contending that
prices we're stih too high. Later on
cables from the London and Singapore
markets reporting strong markets with
advancing prices were received. This
caused the, local crude situation to as
sumo tiv.ner aspect and manufact-
urers Of all sorts Of rubber goods en-
tered the market and purchased freely
at higher prices. First latex at the
close of the week was quoted at 4724
cents a pound, ribbed smoked sheets
brought 1864 cents and brown crepe
could be purchased for 401a cents. The
Paras held firm and closed at So cents
q pound for Up River fine and 80 cents
for Up River coarse.
Business in the scrap rubber mar
ket throughout the week was of small
volume. Reclaimers, it is said, refuse
to buy at present quotations, thinking
them too high in comparison with the
current market value of crude rubber
Scrap made Of boots could be purchased
for 712 to 7a4 cents a pound, while
automobile tire scrap brought 3ls
cents. For steam and fire hoses l to
Manufacturers with factories in
Rhode Island assert that the rubber
trade in that state is being hampered
greatly by their inability to get the
proper amount of labor. They say that
at least 1000 more employees could be
used in various departments. Produc-
ton, however, is improving a little,
due to the general overhauling and
repairing Of machinery, which took
place in the latter part of August.
Representatives of manufacturers Of
hard rubber products report that at
present the demand for goods exceeds
the capacity of their plants. Orders
are being received daily from Euro
pean countries for the vulcani2ed rub
Der goods, but as the manufacturers
have been unable to keep up with the
increased demands, it is thought that
only small part of the foreign wants
can be supplied
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08

making Of Hudson seal Is limited and
will not be replenished to any great
extent before the middle Of December,
when the new catch reaches tho market.
Offerings of muskrat skins in the auc-
tion sales are expected to bring only
slight relief.
Because Of the Hudson seal shortage
limitations and substitutes, particu-
larly Australian rabbit, converted into
sealine, French coney, etc, are being
purchased more freely.
Skin dealers report their stocks ab-
normally low. Because prices in Cam
ada are above those quoted here Can
adian manufacturers are said to be
trying to place orders for raw and
dressed skins in this market.
About 200 local dealers and manu-
facturers left last week for the fall
auction at Funsten Brothers & Co.. in
st. Louis, which will open on Wednes-
day.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Rair Silks

improvements in the raw silk market
were noted here during the last week.
"hlle the volume of buying did not
increase over that Of the preceding
week prices advanced with the higher
quotations from the Japanese mar
kets and dealers were confident that
manufacturers will shortly increase
thelr purchases. At present the mills
continued buying only to cover imme-
dlate needs.
1t was believed that their caution in
puying has been encouraged bv the fact
mat reduced production has not con-
sumed the large stocks of raw silk
they bought last spring as rapidly as
was expected
The Yokohama market has advanced
more than 100 yen since the close of
the preceding week. and late cables
quoted Shinshiu No. at S9.521a and
hansal double extra at $1,000 a pound
as compared with the preceding week. 3
prlces Of 1926 and S10.5O, rcspectivcjv.
Inc demand there was especially heavy
from the Japanese mills. Their prod.
uct is growing in favor with American
conveftcrs. who are unable to obtain
suiilclent stocks from American sources.
ne Japanese reelers were very firm in
S'i 'i""S aho were reluctant sellers.
Shipments for August amounted to 81
ooo bales, as against 46,270 for August
1913. The autumn crop of cocoons is
belng marketed at high prices. The
Nant0n market reported more demand
ana dealers were firm in their anticipa-
non OF higher prices. Sales, however
are restricted by the high silver ex
change.
Advices from Europe reported that a
favorable lire exchange stimulated an
active export demand on the Milan
market Business was limited. how
ever by the reduced stocks, and reel
ers, who have sold considerable part
OF their production ahead. offered spar,
lngly. The Lyons market was firm and
active.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Business Outlook Now
Seems More Favorable
Labor Unrest Becomes Less Acute. While Manv
Bright Spots Outweigh the Shadows That Are
Cast by the Tumbling of Foreign Exchange

WITHOUT the of
" decided business sentiment
The labor
Hyera had prevailed for weeks but subsidized Doubtless
labor situation
acute commonly thought q
The foreign disturbing
dollar
thus adding
seeking to buy here Some OF those who depend
that delay
curtalng
unless speedy action is taken
But the topping of the
cial world there
chants that there
apparently buying freely
quaies
OF the better The
supplies OF goods
divided less evenly Few the
fabrics they require This shortage while embarrassing
moment and likely to be still
finds impossible factor making for
sustained prosperity all the business
long time.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Apparel

Manufacturers of corsets, underwear
brassicres, kimonos. negligcs, ETC.. re-
port that the possible production Of
their factories for the next three
months is now sold up. Orders are
being taken for late delivery and in
some cases the purchase price is to
be determined by the condition Of the
market at the time Of delivery. Corset
manufacturers have increased their
prices within the past few weeks.
Retailers are placing only conserva-
tive orders for coats, suits and dresses,
although dress manufacturers report
more activity than the cloak and suit
makers. The buying of skirts con-
tinued active last week and manufact.
urcrs of waists reported good orders.
Some manufacturers of outer apparel
are inclined to attribute the present
slump in buying to the activity Of
the government in campaigning against
high prices; Retailers in some cases
have said that they expect their sales
to decrease as result of the wide
spread publicity given high prices and
SO are operating as conscrvatively as
possible. No Sign of break in the
wholesale price of apparel is apparent,
and most manufacturers say that
spring prices will be even higher be-
cause OF the advances In cloth for
spring, which is being bought now to
a limited extent. Retailers and whole
salers declare that the pleas to the
public fair price committees to cur
tail the buying of the best qualities
Of merchandise has had no effect yet
The public is still demanding the best
grades Of everything, it is said.
Manufacturers of mems clothing are
considering a widespread publicity
campaign to acquaint the general pub
lie with costs and conditions in the
industry. This, it is believed, will
Offset any results that might come
from charges Of profiteerng
The opening Of spring lines Of mems
clothing will begin to appear about
the middle Of this week, it is expected
although some manufacturers say that
because of the lateness Of cloth de-
liveries they will be unable to get out
their sample lines for anoother month
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Silks

There were indications in the silk
market last week of a revival of pur-
chasing, which has been comparatively
light during August. Buyers from the
Eastern states were In the market. but
their activities were mainly given over
to visits to the various show rooms
preliminary to placing their orders.
Sales were also held down because
most of the manufacturers had not
opened their spring lines. Most of
them announced, however. that new
merchandise will be ready for sale
within few days. Prices to be estab-
lished will average about 25 per cent
higher than those which obtained last
spring.
Active buying was featured by efforts
of cloak and suit manufacturers to OBJ
tain the large stocks of silks necessary
for the completion of their products.
These firms have generally acquired
considerable woollen goods for manu-
facture, and last week bcsiegcd mills
with requests for lining silks. In this
they we're only partly successful. as
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
Cotton Goods

The conviction prevailed in most
quarters last week that the compare
tive dulness which has characterized
business in the cotton goods market
to close. Mil agents especially
were confident that another week will
BRING many buyers to the market 1t
was pointed out that purchases from
the retail stores of the country will
be enlivened from now on with the
return to their homes of the consum-
ers who have been away during the
summer. That buying will be inme-
dlately reflected in the local market.
Transactions in coarse gray goods
featured the buying activity Of the
week: Spectators who still controlled
merchandise grew apprehensive with
the falling off of raw cotton quotations.
and in their efforts to convert their
holdings into cash offered standard
fabric on Thursday for 14s4 cents a
yard. SO quickly were the stocks taken
by. converters that the spectators
raised the figure on Friday to IS cents,
closing prices of the preceding week.
Mill agents are looking for large
business shortly from converters.
They believe that the converters have
not acquired sufficient print cloth to
cover the orders on their books and
VIII soon be forced to make their pur-
cnaseS. inasmuch as the spectators
stocks are very low, mills will be the
only source of supply for the convert
ers. Agents say that if conditions are
more settled, and they are convinced
that merchandise will go directly into
the hands of consumers, they will sell
standard size in gray goods for IS
cents yard, which is three cents
under quotations Of month ago.
Reports from retailers throughout
the country told of tremendous sue
cess in sales for "Gingham Week."
which opened Tuesday In many cities
exhausted after the second day of the
sale. decided preference was ex-
pressed for the higher-priced qualities.
Merchants sold the ginghams during
the sale week at prices ranging from
29 to 40 cents yard
The auction sale of army cotton
goods did not bring out the prices that
had been expected. Bids. generally,
were around present market values,
except in the case of the 100000
yards Of duck. This fabric has been in
light demand during the last few
months, and that was apparently re-
hected In the prices obtained for the
government-own merchandise. High
bids averaged from to cents under
market prices. Best prices were
brought by sheeting, of which over
100000 yards were sold. These range d
from 13A cents for light weight 0. D.
grades to 3S cents yard for the heavy
gray quality. Drilling was sold for
from So to SO cents yard
Firms in the local market were not
generally interested in the sale. Most
of the bidders comprised out-of town
Jobbers and spectators. Prices, it was
said, would not be reflected in the mar
ket here in any way.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
urS

In sharp contrast to the slump in
sales of women's apparel last week
active buying of fur garments by re-
tailers continued unabated. Prices
have risen as much as SO per cent in
some cases during the past four
months. say manufacturing furriers.
without affecting the demand to any
extent. A few of the larger manu-
facturers are refusing further orders
on certain classes of goods, particu-
larly Hudson seal coats, which have
been in greater demand than usual.
The supply of muskrat skins for the
New-York tribune., 1919-09-08
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interpretations

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Daniel c. Burland and Richard II Swart-
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The Waterfront Repair and Shipping
Company, Inc. $1,000: Manhattan. Georg q
Aorthrup, BENJAMIN Marcus and John
City. -
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deai In natural gas oil, minerals; Cipriano
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nue.: New York City.
a. Man,lier Holding Company. Inc. ST.
NJ. NJ. Goldschmidt and Milton Altschuier'
299 Broadway, New York City.
Manhattan; realty. etc; Ralph A. Corey,
Lnsiey Z Williams and David j. Dolan
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Stanley 81 p Jacobs and Benjamin Ra aphael
l22 East lo7th Straet, New York city
1-evant!re Trading Syndicate, Inc
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ward a. McCue. 1926 Nostrand Avenue.
Brooklyn.
X y; G. Realty Company. Inc. $500;
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Alfred a l.. Marilley. 20 Nassau Street, New
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New-York tribune., 1919-09-08

the jewclry as possible. Tho domestic
necklaces and novelty jewelry of all
kinds are being purchased in enormous
quantities, with particular demands be-
ing made for goods with the Oriental
cut and color. A strong demand is also
being made for black jet beads along
with those alive and sparkling with
color. Industrial diamonds were in
better demand,