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New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Textiles
Business in Cotton Goods
Restricted by Withdra,caL
Of Many Lines

Demand for cotton goods was active
Yesterday but buying was held down
by the refusal Of mill agents to accept
all the orders that were offered.
Numerous lines of goods were with
drawn from sale. primarily because of
the continuous advances in the cost of
raw cotton, and secondly to discourage
buyers from developing a situation
that might eventually prove to be un-
healthy.
Mill agents frankly stated that they
expected to see raw cotton go to at
least 20 cents a pound. and it was in
timated that before the present upward
price movement ceases, the govern
ments former maximum prices for
manufactured cotton goods may appear
cheap.
While numerous inquiries for coarse
sheetings were received from China
and india. it was admitted that the ad-
vanced prices had temporarily reduced
the actual buying of goods for export
But it was said that India would not
be inquiring for sheetings in the Amer
lean market if English sheetings were
not too high in price to attract orders
from India. Unbleached print cloths
we're increased one-half cent a yard,
but trading was largely confined to
dealings in contracts as distinguished
from actual goods, the mill agents be-
ing disincined TO sell any additional
quantities of these fabrics. The print
cloths known as 6A-60s sold at I 5 cents
yard, while 6S~72s brought l71a cents
a yard, and for the construction desig-
mated as S0-sos, 90 cents was bid, the
latter quotation being y cents per
yard higher than the governments
fixed nrlce Of last Year
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Lynx Fur in Demand


Lynx is rapidly forging to the front
as one Of the most wanted furs for
fall wear, according to manufacturing
furricrs and raw skin dealers. Prices
are advancing with the increased de
mand, it is said The lynx skins are
dyed either black or taupe before be
ing made into scarfs. mufFs, or used
for suit or coat trimmings
Beaver skunk and opossum, are said
TO be among the active furs at present.
me manufacturers report an cxccp-
tionally heavy fall business, and
several Of them say they have sufic lent
orders on hand now to keep their fac
tories running to capacity for the
next four or FIVE months
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
German Goods Being
Replaced in England
Draperv Exhibit Reveals Much
Progress by British
Factories
Business Neus B,stc1p
Special Correspondence

IT Is two years since it has been
LONDON, May 12.-It is two years
since it has been possible to hold an ex-
hibition Of the drapery trade, and the
lapse of time gives perhaps better op-
portuntv than usual of illustrating the
progress which has been made in ma
terials. design and workmanship. and
of indicating the measure of success
which has been achieved in replacing
from British sources certain classes of
goods which were formerly imported
from Germany and other foreign rivals.
The forced abstention of foreign
competition has encouraged the home
trade to undertake developments which
might not otherwise have been deemed
worth while to attempt.
An exhibition at Islington has
brought out clearly the great progress
which has been made during the latter
part of the war period The demand
for exhibits of drapery and women's
wear has been such as 10 make it
necessary to organize a separate ex-
hlbltion in future years for the mems
side of the clothing. Quitting and
woolen trades. The first of these will
be held in the summer of 1920.
The broad lines of progress are not
difficult to trace. The exhibition of
piece goods is quite notable and the
silk exhibits are great advance
on those of previous years A con
siderable Improvement is also to he
noted in made up garments for wom-
ems and childrens wear and in the
lingerie class. some sections Of which
were formerly dominated by German
manufacturers and other foreign rivals.
1t can be fairly claimed to-day that
exhibits in these goods challenge
in regard to quality and design the
comparison with the imported goods
which held the market in the pre-
war period
Another branch in which successful
efforts have been made to render the
home trade Independent of foreign
sources of supply is in gloves. particu-
larly those made in fabric. a section of
the trade which in earlier wears was a
strong preserve of the German manu-
facturer. The exhibits in this class
suggest that we should have nothing
TO fear from German competition as
lar as quality IS concerned
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27

Silks
Small Offerings OF SILK
Goods Are Snapped
Up Quickly

Trade in silks yesterday was limited
by the unwillngness of sellers to ac-
cept further orders. In the few excep-
tional cases where manufacturers still
have small quantities of goods to sell
offerings we're quickly absorbed. Nj
merous jobbers we're in the various
showrooms making strenuous efforts to
find goods, particularly such fabrics as
crepe de chine, fancy georgettes and
satins, while several representatives
of shirt manufacturers were securing
the market for goods.
On some of the unsold fabrics prices
have been advanced to 1C per cent,
but the increased prices do not cause
buyers as much concern as their in
ability to get goods.
While enough silks are being re-
served for steady customers, those buy
eys who have to go shopping for what
they need are simply told that their
orders cannot be taken and that the
only hope for increasing supplies is en-
larged mill outputs But in the next
breath the visiting merchants are told
that the mill owners are dubious about
the prospects of being able to add COM
petent help to their mill forces.
A representative of leading manu-
facturer asserted that special grade
of silk for making shirts which had
been put into the looms last February
was only coming through now. 1t was
explained that the weavers seemed to
dislike attending to looms that require
strict attention and especial skill in
making the finished product.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27

government reports reaching this coun'
try. The original home o. this industry
was Nottingham. but the success Of
German chemists in discovering ths
Hemsdorff process of dyeing a per-
manent black on cotton and making the
glove suedelike in appearance and touch
ruined the English trade.
In 1913 Germany exported 70 Eng
land 3Q000,oo0 pairs OF these gloves
valued at $685. .o0o. Owing to the
high standard attained by the Noting
ham lace and hosiery trade since ths
wa manufacturers arc arain entering
into the glove fabric trade. and where.
as in 1918 England made only ssoee'
yards OF glove fabric. the figure haS
been quadrupled Nottingham nrins
arc spending large sums on chemieai
research and are turning out gloves
equal, it is said, to anything produee'
by Germany
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Oriental Rugs Scarce
Persian Producers Turning
Out Smaller Skies Mostlv

Large sized oriental rugs are so
scarce that agents are unable to
satisfy the demand, and do not expect
to be able to do so for two years at
least. Persia, where most of the
oriental rugs are obtained, was In the
throes of the Central Powers for part
of the war period and the production
of rugs almost ceased. The country
IS now under British protection and
rug making has been resumed, bot the
demand is so great that the workers.
according to agents here. devote their
attention to small rugs only, which are
more quickly made. The rug makers
are demanding higher wages for their
work and this, with transportation
difficulties, has increased prices.
british rug agents are being favored,
say American dealers, and even the
small rugs now being made go to
England rather than to this country.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Leather
Shoe Manufacf-
urers Protest Alleged
Discrimination

American shoe manufacturers who
operate retail branches abroad. espe-
cially in England and France, have
registered protests with government
authorities in Washington in reference
to alleged discrimination against
American concerns shown by the
French government. These manufact
urers saw they are compelled to pay
the maximum duty on shoes imported
into France, while English companies
ship in footwear at minimum duty
rates. The difference in tariffs charged
costs the Americans about 25 cents a
pair more than the English, and is said
to be the balance between lean and a
fat profit in retail sales of shoes.
According to authoritative reports
reaching this country, American boots
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Business Money

from the renewal rate yesterday of 4 y
per cent Such rates are made pos
slble, in spite of the violently active
stock market, by the repayment of
government loans. The reduction of
S133, 5000, 900 in Clearing House loans
last week largely reflected the maturity
of an issue Of Treasury certificates Of
Indebtedness on Tuesday d week ago.
At last has come forth an eHplana-
tion of the delay in the appearance on
the market OF the initial block of $lO,-
100000 of the S50,0OO00O Belgian
credit 1t appears that the agreement
printed in English when translated to
French was not acceptable to the Bel
glan interests, and until the point at
issue has been cleared up the bills will
not be offered in the local market.
Fifteen to sixty day prime trade ac-
ceptances were quoted at and s Il per
cent; sixty to ninety days, 5 and ~
per cent; indorsed trade acceptances,
l3 per cent, all maturities.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
British Retailers Want
American Merchandise
Prices abroad, Says Buyer for London Mercantile
House, Are Going Up by Leaps and Bounds
O,cing to Shortage Of Supplies

All Europe is looking to America
to furnish the necessities and many
of the luXuries of life for some time
to come. English merchants have
money enough to pay for goods and
are sending their representatives to
this country to make purchases, while
the merchants Of France and Belgium,
needing credits, as we'll as goods, look
to the United States for both, accord
ing to William D. Ager, American
representative Of Harrod's, Ltd, the
London mercantile establishment, who
has just returned from Europe.
"Don't let any one tell you" said Mr..
Ager yesterday, that it will be hard
to sell American goods abroad. There
is distinct shortage of all sorts Of
merchandise in England. France and
Belgium, and manufacturers in those
countries are working back to civilian
production too slowly to take care Of
the extraordinary demands In Eng
land especially it no longer is a ques-
tion of price, but a question of getting
the merchandise. Stocks are at low
ebb and prices are advancing even now
by leaps and bounds. The retail
stores there are buying all the mer-
chandise they can, at present prices,
and would bny more if they could, as
they realize that prices are not likely
to recede for years"
Mr.. Ager said that his firm had
recently established large wholesale
house in Antwerp which already is
doing large business among the
Belgians. Contrary to popular belief,
he said, the Belgian merchants are
buying a good quality of merchandise.
For this Belgian wholesale house
Mr.. Ager will purchase 100000 worth
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Latin Americans Like There
jewcIrv Highly Ovnamen,ef

Samples of several hundred pieces Of
Jewelry manufactured i'll Europe for
sale IN Latin American countries are
BENG displayed at the headquarters of
the National Jewellers Board of Trade.
Is Maiden Lane, as the first stem in a
cooperative campaign for the develop-
ment of export trade by the ewcl~v in
dustry The display includes practi
cally all types of jewelry and silver
ware in demand south of the equator.
either in the finished articles or in
Photographic reproductions.
). W. Rosenthal, trade commissioner
OF the Department Of Foreign and Do
mestlc Commerce. will make report
OF conditions in the South America
and Cuban jewelry trades at a mass
meeting Of the local jewelry industry
tomorrow at the Board Of Trade Of
hces. In describing the features of
the European jewelry sold in South
America distinctive from the American
product. Mr.. Rosenthal declared that
the former are more elaborate and
rich in ornamental detail.
Watch chains that appeal to tho
Latin American. he said, are those with
considerable filigree work and other
artistic treatment. Bracelets must be
highly decorative and replete with
precious stones if they are to be sold
to the wealthy women of Cuba or Ar
gentina.
There is large quantity of deco
rated slVerware sold in these markets.
declared Mr., Roscnthal, but plain de-
signs prove to be most nopular becanse
of the ease with which they can be
cleaned. This is especially true of
what is known as fiat silver knives
forks, spoons. etc.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
u. S. Steel Labor
Policy Not Changed
Corporation Stands for 'Open
Shop" and Does Not Con-
fer. Saws Gary

The United States Steel Corporation
has not deviated from it's policy of
maintaining "open shop in it's mills,
nor has it established the custom of
conferrlng or negotiating with labor
unions. This was revealed yesterday in
correspondence between Ebert H..
Gary, chairman Of the board Of di-
rectors, and NJ. +. Tighe, president of
the Anna gamated Association of Iron.
Steel and Tin Workers.
At a convention Of the association in
Pittsburgh last week Mr.. Tighe an
nounced that Judge Gary's communica-
ton to him marks step in advance
of any ever taken before by the United
States Steel Corporation in its dealings
with organized labor" The full text
of the Gary letter to Mr.. Tighe. which
was not read before the union men.
said:
81 agree that it is the patriotic duty
Of all good citizens to use their efforts
in stemming a tide of unrest in the in
dustral world whenever and wherever
it exists.
AS you know, we do not confer.
negotiate with or combat labor unions
as such. We stand for the open shop,
which permits a man to engage in the
different lines of employment whether
he belongs to a labor union or not. We
think this attitude secures the best re
suits to the employees generally and to
the employers
'In our own way, and in accordance
with our best Judgment, we are rem
dering efficient patriotic service in the
direction indicated by YOU"
Mr. Tighe in his letter which brought
the above response asked that members
OF the Amalgamated Association Of
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Of North
America who are employees of the
United States Steel Corporation, be
given the privilege of having their
representatives. meet with representa-
tves of the corporation to confer oirt-
~ ION question that mutually concern
both"
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27

There was no change of any impor-
tance in yesterdays commercial paper
market. The day was dull in the city,
but fair demand was reported from
out Of town The market range is
quoted to 5l4 per cent. Most of the
paper moves at the higher figure,
though a good market for per cent
paper is reported out iii Chicago That
rate in New York is commanded only
by exceptional names.
The bank acceptance market was re-
ported inactive by some dealers, but
others found the day an exceptionally
good one One of the promising feat
ures of the present is that prime bills
are purchasable by the dealers as we'll
as salable, and the supply of bills has
shown steady tendency to increase
IN past weeks.
Dealers naturally expected q good
market yesterday from the closing call
rate of Sc per cent on Friday, and
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Raw Silk Sells
At Record Prices
Small Arrivals From Orient
Exert Little Influence
on Market

Record prices were paid yesterday
for both Japanese and Chinese raw
silks. Leading importers reported that
American manufacturers OF finished
silk fabrics had placed fairly large or
ders for raw material to be delivered
Immediately, as we'll as throughout
June, July and August. While there
was some buying for delivery during
September, most American interests
seemed to be adverse to operating so
far ahead lest the market should take
downward turn.
Some raw silk has arrived from the
Orient, but as stocks here are so light
the new receipts are not expected to
exert much if any influence upon
prices
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Trade in Knitting Yarns Brisk

Mil agents reported yesterday that
weavers OF cotton cloths were buying
yarns in large volume and that trade
in knitting yarns, which up to two
weeks ago had been dull, was now
brisk. Prices for the knitting yarns
which are used by manufacturers of
underwear and hosiery have advanced
10 cents pound within the last month,
while quotations for weaving yarns
have gone up ) cents a pound during
the last ten days.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Trade Notes

The Cone Export and Commission
company yesterday advanced its
"Coifax" charnbrays one cent a yard
whiie indigo drills and shirtings were
increased two cents d yard "Hills-
boro" cheviots were withdrawn from
sale until further notice.
Louis Sobel, son Of \. sobel raw
fur merchant, has gone 70 Siberia 10
establish direct connections for his
father and 70 purchase Russian furs
N. fobel, another son, will 70 to South
America 20 pursue the same course
there, while another member Of the
organization shortly will leave for
Australia 10 organize direct fur COL
lection agency For the firm there.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
England Regains Prestige
I'm Making Glove Fabric

ro>-po,. ", Business Nsws Bureau
LONDON, May 12.-England is re
gaming its prestige as producing
market for glove fabric. according 70
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
Meetings and
Conventions

AT meeting to be held at the Hotel
AStor on June ; it is expected that the
organization OF the Allied Council of
the American Shoe and Leather Indus
tries and Trades viii be perfected. This
new body viii be one of the largest IN
dustriai organizations in the country.
its membership representing practically
an or the leading shoe, leather and al
he'd associations now in existence.
Among the associations that will
torn the nucleus of the allied council
are the National Boot and Shoe Manu-
facturers' Association, National Shoe
retailers Association, National Shoe
Wholesalers Association, Tanners
council OF the United States Of Ameri-
ca, National Leather and Shoe Finders,
ASSOCIATION, American Last Association.
National Association Of Importers Of
Hides and Skins, Fibre Sole Djvisio,
Rubber Heel Club OF the Rubber Asso.
cation OF America and the Manufact-
urers OF Shoe Machinery.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27

membership drive will be launched
by the Eastern Millinery Association at
general meeting to be held at tbo
Hotel Astor on the evening Of June
The officers and directors Of 4he aseo.
oia'ion are writing to all members and
non-members among the millinery
manufacturers, Importers and retailers
70 attend the meeting, which VII be
held following an informal dinner Tho
Retail Millinery Assoc ation o America
Is urging All its members among the
retail shops 70 attend the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
B asic Commo O dities
May 26, 1919
METALS

Nten those where reported tho "h;d,
are
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-11
Canadian Arrested at FOxhOlm on
Serious Charge.

Chas. Black, Canadian, 80 years
old and single, was arrested at Fox
holm, where he was working with a
threshing crew, charged with attack
ing thirteen-year-old girl, the daugh-
ter of farmer, at Wide View, near
Regina, Sask.
canadian Sergeant Harlan of Re-
ginA, arrived in Minot Tuesday to
take the man back with him. Black
had been arrested by Sheriff Scofeld
and placed in the county Jail.
Black admits improper conduct to-
wards the young girl but claims that
no harm came to her, The man, who
is Canadian, could not be deported
without authority from Washington.
The order for Blacks deportation
came and he was taken to Regina
Wednesday night, rsg ~
After Blacks trouble occurred, the
man escaped, going to Montana, final
ly coming to Ward county. He was
located by means of letter sent to
a friend at Wide View, asking him to
send him some Of his clothing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-11
Matter Of. Priority.

While the people of Denmark are
glorying in the antiquity of their ma
tional flag, the "Dannebrog," which
claims the honor Of seniority among
all the national flags, and are com
memorating it's origin in the thirteenth
century Belgian and German patriots
are securing the Middle Ages on a
mission of vital import to their respec-
tive flags. The new German state has
given indications Of adopting for its
colors black, yellow and red. disposed
horizontally. This has aroused pro-
tests in Belgium, which claims priority
in precisely the same colors, similarly
disposed, and patriotic societies are
said to be forming to take action to
prevent Germany's adoption of them.
The Belgian claims are based on the
colors Of the princes Of Flanders and
Brabant in the thirteenth century,
while the German case is said to rest
on the use Of the colors in question by
the ancient Germanic empire.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-11
Details Carried to Absurdity.

Trivial details not infrequently be-
come . the pivot of monfentOus deci-
sions, in which. cases an element Of alb
surdity is supplied by the breadth OF
the contrast A case in point arises
in the discussion among English lit
terateurs concerning Shakespeare's al
legged hand" in the play of "'Sir
Thomas More" in which one expert
occupies almost column of small
type in the literary supplement Of the
Times of London in describing the
construction Of the letter B as found
in one of Shakespeare's autographs
documents. The imposing array Of
warlike and nautical terms in the mod
est letter, such as keel, baseline, RAM
forelimb and boundary line, may as
tonish many who have been accus-
toned to form it with comparative
ease, while the division Of the letter
into sections and subsections by this
savant for purposes Of discussion en-
dows the old scrivener's art with I'M
expected dignity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-11
PURPLE And COLD.
Adorned Armies Which Persian
Kings Led to War.
Spectacular Indeed Must Have Been
the March Of Mighty Hosts Be.
fore the Days Of Business.
like Fighting.

Warfare was spectacular, as well
as bloody enterprise, in the days Of
antiquity. Plain khaki anu sim
pie businesslike accoutrements would
never have suited the ancient Persian
soldiers.
Silver affairs. surrounded by priests.
chanting sacred songs, were first in
line of march. They were followed by
865 youths dressed in purple garments.
A chariot dedicated to the sun was
drawn by snow-white horses, led by
grooms wearing white garments and
carrying golden wands.
Ten chariots embossed with gold
and silver preceded the cavalry Of ~
nations, dressed in their various cos.
tunes and carrying their peculiar
arms ~
Then came the Persian immortals,
10000 in number. wearing golden
chains and robes embroidered with
gold and glittering with precious
stones. Following at short distance
came $1,000 mobiles, relatives of the
king, dressed in garments wonderfully
wrought.
A company of spearmen preceded
the king. He rode in an imposing char
lot, and wore robes of surprising mag
nificence, and costly inter on his
head. BY his side walked 200 Of his
most noble kinsmen. Ten thousand
warriors, bearing spears with stats
Of silver tipped by heads Of gold, fol-
lowed the royal chariot of Xerxes.
The kings horses, 40 in number, with
10000 footmen, ended the procession.
At some distance followed the moth
er and wife of the king in chariots, ac-
companied by their ladies on horse
back. Fifteen cars carried the kings
children, their tutors and nurses, and
600 camels, guarded by archers, bore
the royal treasury. The friends and
relatives Of the ladies followed with
the cooks and servants. Light-armed
troops brought up the rear.
When king In those days looked
upon his troops and saw their strength
and splendor, 1t is no wonder he felt
proud and wished to lead them to bat
tle Such an army was not meant to
stay at home, where only their coun-
trymen could see them. Other ma
tons would know how powerful a king
he was. So he and his followers
marched away, and wars for conquest
began.
Peoples were forced to give them
selves up to a life Of war, either for
conquest or defense, and the great
highways, which peace would have ded-
icated to commerce and prosperity, be-
came military roads over which war
took its cruel way.