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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
GREENLEAF SEEKS
MATCH WITH De ORO
Wilmingtonian, Pocket Billiard
Champion of World, Playing
Series in New York.

New York, N Y, Oct. l8.--Ralph
Greenlcaf, professional pocket billiard
champion of the world. hns formally an
nounced that he is prepared to play any
one in the world in q match for 450 balls
and up. ~ should like nothing better
than to meet Alfredo dc Oro, should he de-
eide to return to the game said Green
leaf. 'IIe certainly was master Of the
game, and | should like to pit my skill
against his" Greenleaf has posted q for
felt Of 81 900 with Charles Klein, owner
OF the Strand Billiard Academy, to bind o
match with any one wishing TO accept his
challenge.
Greeneaf viii begin series Of exhibi-
ton matches at the Strand Billiard Aead-
efny this afternoon. He will continue
playing there each afternoon and even.
ing through next Saturday. In matinee
and evening performances today, tornor-
row and Wednesday, the champion will
meet all corners. Starting on Thursday
afternoon, he will engage Everett Ingra-
ham. the New England champion, in a
l,000-point match, playing blocks Of 125
balls each, every afternoon and night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
BICYCLE MEET.
Some Interesting Events Al SheTpot on
Saturday Afternoon.

Tn fi,<t b,rvcle meet TO be held in this
city for years took place Saturday after
noon. The affair was suggested and the
plans earned out by Mountz and Nc
kinney, bicycle and accessory dealers OF
S37 Tatnau street. The events were held
a, Shellpot Park, and were preceded by
parad,, Over 200 youngsters and few
grown-ups participated IN the parade.
One OF the features Of the parade was the
appearance OF an old style high wheel
bicvcle In the line MIR. Mckinney rode 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mountz rode tan
dem that attracted attention.
The events we're well contested at the
SheIpot field, and were witnessed by a
large crowd.
Winners were as follows:
howard dash-H. p. Rutter won; 4;
Clark Springer, second. Time, IL 2-5
seconds. First prize, Pennsylvania
vacuum cup tire; second prize, one pair
grips. .
Coward race for girls-Won by Mar
caret Jameson; Lillian Dougherty, second.
Time, II As seconds. First prize, electric
light outfit; second prize, pair of grips.
Slow race (bicycle(, 100 yards,Won by
John FLYNN; Joseph Gle u, second. Time,
4 minutes, 10 seconds. First prize, one
Il. s. cord tire; second prize, pair Of grips.
Running broad jump-Won by Luke
Robinson: Douglass Stubs, second. Dis
tance. Is feet IL - inches. First prize, one
u. s. cord tire; second prize, pair OF grips.
Potato race bicycle e}-Won b Henry
Kearney; Clifford johnson, second. First
prize, one Goodrich bicycle tire; second
prize, pair Of grips.
Novelty race (bicycle) e)-Won by Patrie
Toban; Clifford Johnson, second. First
prize, bicycle tire; second prize, pair Of
grips. The special prize was awarded TO
Clifford Howard.
After the field events the contestants re-
turned to Mountz and McKinney's TO re-
ceive their prizes. Edward Truitt was
referee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
DELAWARE BEAT
ST. JOHN, 700
Marylanders Outclassed in Game
Played at Newark on
Saturday.

s,,.~r,,, rorrespcndcnce of Every Evening
Newark. Oct. 1S-Dclaware made it
thrcc straipht victories by defeating the
81. Johns team Of Annapolis here Satur-
dsv afternoon by the score Of 20 to 0.
Erom the spectators standpoint u was a
Enc dav 10 witness sports but the weather
Was mich too warm for the players. As a
rcsult of theextreme heat both teams made
,nany changes in their line-ups. st.
John's PLAYERS did not seem to be as good
phyrical condition as Delaware men and
the game was long drawn out because 'ot
visiting PLAYERS being Knocked out every
f.r ,ninutes. Betzmer, st. Johns play
or had two ribs broken near the close OF
the game.
Delaware outplayed st. Johns most OF
the game, but did not play the quality OF
hall that won from Ursinus. Early IN the
v,nnc Delaware's line seemed to be I'M
Able to hold long enough for the inter
ference TO get formed for the Blue and
Gold backs when running with the bail.
Ono of the features of the game was the
forward mass work of Delaware in the last
half. Five or six long forwards were work
cd successfully and two of them, Harmer
10 McCaurhan and Mcdonald to Me-
Cauphan, resulted in touchdowns.
Delaware scored the first touchdown IN
the first period ana 0lu NOT Scoit aSath
until the third period. The first score was
largely due to st. Johns tumble and n
pcnaltv imposed on the visitors. After
both teams had given an exhibition of
fumbling and general poor football IN the
first period. Delaware recovered n st.
Johns tumble on the latter's 15-yard line:
Williams and Harmer took the ball
through the line for eight yards andf st.
Johns was then penalized five yards for
sending communications IN by substl-
tute which put the ball on st. Johns two
ward line. Harmer took the ball over on
the next play and kicked the goal. :.
st. Johns was on the defensive most OF
the remainder of the first half, but Della
ware could not produce the punch to take
IL over. Both teams continued to tumble.
st. Johns occasionally made first down
but could not gain consistently. Noyes
and Wagner were the best ground gamers
for st. Johns.
Williams was the individual star OF che
game. He not only most of the time prov
cd Delaware's best bet on attack, but also
plavud q strong defense game. lie and
Mcdonald in the last half, ptowed through
st. Johns line for five and ten yard gains:
McCaughan and Holton also played well
for Delaware. The lineup:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
FOOTBALL SCORES SATURDAY.
At Observation-Disclosures, 20; 81. Johns

At Newark k--Delnwnrc, 20; st. Johns,
At College Park, Maryland, n,
Washington College, 0.
At Worcester, Mass -My@aclu,scsts
Aegies, n. Worcester Tech, q.
At boston MiddIebury College, z;
Boston University, o.
At Orono, Mel-University ri Maine,
z; Rhode Island State, Z.
At Chicago Chicago, Al, Wabash, o.
At Brunswick, Mc.--f,owdoin, 9; Trim
ity, 0.
At Ithaca, ". Ye--CorneIl, go; Union, o.
At SyrncsIse pitt-burg, 2, Syracnse, 2.
At New York--Columbis 20, Amherst,
At Princeton n--Pripccton 2l; Wishing
ton and Lee, 0.
At New Haven-Boston College, II !;
Yale, 10.
At Cambridge Harvard, 38; Williams,
At West Point-Wct Point, 26;
Springfield, z.
At Columbus, o~--Ohio STATE, II;
AZ New Haven, Conn.--Yale Freshmen,
II Exeter, o.
At Lewiston, Me--Colby, ~; Bates, o.
1T Durham, ". H..--University Of YER
mont, 7; New Hampshire College, o.
At Geneya--Hobart, z; st. Bonaven-
ture, ~.
AtAnnapolis z; Blicknell, 2.
At State College-Penn State, Al
North Carolina, 0.
At Meadulle, Pa.---Dickinson, z; Ale
gheny, o.
At Middletown--NewY York University
f3; Wesleyan, 3.
At Urbana, nlt--Final--Illinois, 20;
Iowa, 3.
Earlharn, z; Ron Poly, 9.
At Cincinnati College, II
University Of Cincinnati, o.
At Lincoln, Neb.---Notre Dame, 10;
Nebraska, 0.
At Ann Arbor, Mich--Michigan, 35
Michigan Aggjes, 0.
At Detroit-University of Detroit. 4S;
University Of 81. Louis, 0.
At Annville, Pa.--Iebanon Valley, IL;
Haverford, II.
At Clinton, n. Y.~-Harnilton, 10;
Rensselaer, Polytechnic, z.
At Madison, Wis.--Wpsconsin n
Northwestern, Z.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
Eleanor Wilson Wins.

Eleanor Wilson took the feature ol
Saturdays racing at the Elsmere track,
capturing the first race which went into
three heats Prince II captured the first
heat, but was only able to finish third and
second respectively in the remaining
trials. Mystic Wood took the second
event in straight heats from Matt II and
Dan Morgan The ract was hotly con.
tested. Fatima Axworthy had things bei
own way in the third race after the first
heat, which she dropped 10 Wawaset. The
special race in which hopples were allowed
went to Roam May, which the mare cap
tured in straight heats. Lillian Russell was
a close nernnd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
At south Bethlehem, Pa,--Letish, ~;

At South Bethlehem, Pa,--Iehigh, ~;
Rochester, o.
At Emmittrrg. Md,--Mt. ~. Darfs
III Western Maryland, o.
At Morgautown, w. Va.-West Fir-
g1nin, 81; George Washington, o
At Washington.- Georgetown, 2S; Wet
Virginia Wesleyan, z.
N Washington- Catholic University,
z, Muhlenburg 9.
At Buffalo 81. Lawrence, 70, Buffalo,
At Pittsburg -Camepie Tech, n;
Grove City, 2. -.
At Lancaster, Pa. -Pcnnsyivsnia "
tary College, ~; Franklin ard Marshall,
a.
At Baltimore -virginia, "a; Johns
2t Indianapolis Butler, ~; Whining
At Minneapolis-Indiana, n; Mime
Al Ames, Ta.--Missouri. Il; Iowa STATE,
AZ Marietta, o.-xarietsa Collier, -;
Westminster, z.
AZ swarthnnore Stevens, u; Swarth-
more, T.
AtNew Brunswick, y. J.--Ru,gers, 70;
Virginia Poly, 6.
AZ lawrence, Kan Kansas, 7; Drake,
3.
At DanvilIe, Ky.--Centre Coliegs, -;
Transylyania, 0.
At Georgetoen, Ky-Georgetovn, o;
st. Xavier, II.
AZ Cleveland Case, Z; Kenyon, z
At Wooster, Wooster, -; Wesfern
Reserves, o.
Al Myerstown, Pa.-Albright. f;
Drezel Institute, o.
At Washington, Washington and
Jefferson, l3; Geneva, 0.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I BASEBALL PROFITS
OVER $40 600 900

Baseball has closed the most
prosperous year in its history.
The estimated "clcan-up' for
the majors is in the neighborhood
of $4,000, 900. Not a cub IN either
circuit lost money. Every one made
huge profits-even the lowly Ath-
etics and Philli es.
The tail-end clubs didn't draw
so well at home, but when on the
road and pitted against outfits that
were in thepennant fight, the CROWDS
simply packed in. And the visiting
teams gathered in so per cent OF
the "spoils. y
The Yankees, with Babe Ruth
as the magnet, are reported as hav-
ing cleared close to S2,0o0,000 on
the year-a profit far IN excess OF
anything in the long annals OF the
game. The Indians garnered IN the
vicinity of $3.50, 900, and the Dodg-
ers grabbed off nearly S750,o0o.
The White Sox, packing the parks
at home and abroad, are sald to
have netted Comiskey more than
half a million.
And the Giants-tail-cnders
throughout the early months and
pennant warriors lator-earned
nearly s1,00o,o00.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
DEMPSEY TO BOX IN PHILA.

Philadelphia, Oct. Is.--Jack Dempsey
heavyweight champion of the world, vii
appear in an exhibition bout with Bill
Tate, his sparring partner, at the Nationa
A. A., next Wednesday night. The OK
hibition will wind up an all-star boxinE
show that will fe held for the benefit OF
the fund being raised for the st. James
Hospital in Chester.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
"ALLA JOKE" sAYs NsRousgD

New York, Oct. l8-Rnbe NarQ,rrd,
convicted in Cleveland lasf wesk On =
charge Of ticket scalping and fscing pos-
sible expulsion from baseball r. making sn
attempt TO better bis status He pA4ra 20
appeal his case in the Cleveland co~rts-
The Rube called on PreSideut Joir Al.
Heydler, of the Nationsl Le~vta.
Friday for the purposs a syrsair-
ing his gide of thu unfortrrs.. pm 70
which no is involved and Hsyfsr prre
over the ca-e carefully with hirn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
White Circle on Ton.

White Circle Club fought its way
through one Of the hardest games that
has ever been witnessed at Rockford
Field, Saturday when the Circlers pitted
their strength against the Keystone Field
Club, of this city, and carried away the
bonors, "a TO z.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
Baltimore Wins Championship.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 1s.--Defeating
the st. Paul club of the American Asso-
ciaton, l to O, Saturday, in an exception
ally hard fought game, the Baltimore
International League club captured the
minor league baseball championship. A
fluke home run was the only tally.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
Chesrook Beat Victrix.

Snappy playing IN the early periods
enabled Chesrook TO rout Victrix q to 0
in the annual game at Harlan Field Satur-
day afternoorf The locals scored all their
points in the first half. The intense heat
and scheduled game with Rex in Wash
ington, caused Coach Kerrigans men to
take things comparatively easy IN the
trix more than the score would seem to
indlcate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
SMITHS GREATEST
BASEBALL FAMILY

The greatest family in baseball is
the Smith family. You can take
the Jonses and Burnses and Col
lirsos and Clarkes and Doyles and
put them in the field and none could
produce rs good a team as the
Smiths. The Smiths, past and
present have been represented in
ball thus:
Pitchers -Sherrod, BrooHyns;
George, Giants and Phillies, and
Frank, White Sox.
Catchers Harry, Pirates, and
Earl, Giants.
First Base e-Aleck, Brooklyns.
Second Base George, Giants of
early '90's.
Shortstop- Germany, Brooklyn.
Third Base e-Red, Braves.
0utfeld- Elmer, old Reds and
Pirates; Elmer, Cleveland, and
Jack. Cardinals.
Utility Jimmy and Paul
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
South Side Wins.

Wildare was no match for the strong
South Side-Eden eleven Saturday. The
final score was 46 TO 0. Leach starred for
the victors with three touchdowns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
Victory for Defiance.

Darby, Pa, Oct. 1S.-Delco lost their
first game in two years Saturday when
they fell before the speedy attack Of the
crack Defiance team OF Wilmington, final
score was IL to 0.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
To PLAY Another Game.

Tho comeback baseball game of tho
City and County employees will be played
at Harlan Field Thursday afternoon and
not Tuesday, as was announced in Satur-
iAY's nnpcrv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18
SIMON, WOOD AND
TURNER HIGH GUNS
At the Cup Shoot Of the Whining
ton Club at Bellevue on
Saturday.

The Wilmington Trnpshooting Asso-
citation held its second fall season shoot at
their traps at Bellevue Saturday, and a
large crowd of shooters turned out. The
final shoot for the late Colonel T.. Buckner
trophies were shot for. There wczc eight
prizes for the four classes, A, B, G. and ID.
George Simon lead the field in Class A
with score Of 49x50. w. b. Cochran,
/. Turner, M. J. Conder tied for second
place. In the shoot-on, |. Turner won the
second prize with Is straight.
Dudley Wood won first prize in Class
B with score Of 47x5O, with Il. M. Ross
a close second.
Joe Snow showed his heels to the field in
Class G with 42x50, with ]. Il. Evans as
runner-up. In Class ID, J. j. Wratten won
with 46x50
Those shooting for the Colonel Buckner
trophies and their scores are:
CLASS A.
w. b Cochran. AZ i. Turner 80. AZ
NJ. j. Conner. AZ George Simon AZ
In the shoot-oh for second place in
Glass A:
I.'Turner. go. 25 M Conner. %
w. Il. Cochran. Fl
f. NJ. Ross. 46 C.L. Walker. J.. a.
W. M. Shxw. -. As ID. Wood. -. AZ
Joe Snow. .... AZ J.W. Evans. 30
w. Mouslcy.. 86 w. Terri. 4e
ii. Diedenrick. SO il. Wratten. -. 20
The shoot-off for second place;
W. Mousley.. -. 10 M. w. Terrill.. IA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18

1T. IIEUtIIt lVftS.s. TO
The most exciting event of the afternoon
was the i00-bird race for the Delaware
open State championship cup between
Isaac Turner and Captain w. A. Simon
ton. Turner won with score of o6 out of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18

Touchdowrs. McCsug han, 2; Harmer,
1. Goals from touchd owns, Harmer 2.
Shsfit,Yt,ons. Delaware -Harmer for
Steel. Don.ld.on for Lilly, Mcdonnell for
Elliott. Elliott for Mcdonnell, Steel for
H.rncr. Jones for Donaldson, Schaffer for
McCauehSn, Harner for Steel, Leamy for
Magsw, Mcdonald for Elliott, Rothrook
for I,eamy, Price for Betzmer, Magee for
Price. Watson for Williams, Cole for
Aiken, Hurf for Cole, Lily for Jones,
Ivory for Elliott Townsend for Holton,
McCanchan for Schaffer, Carl for Nc
Caurhan. Murray for Repp, Smith for
Naroonneti, Lynch for Magee. st.
.John's-Maranto for Porter, Metzger for
Dell. Derringer for Wagner, Turner for
Brown, White for Kelso, Holmes Tor
Ahridce. Christian for Beatty, Banfeld
for Netzrer. Referee. Raby of Gettys-
burg: umpire, Greer of c. o.; head lines
mAa, Geiges OF Temple. Time of quarters,
Is minutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-18

100. Simonton following with Tho soore Of
"a out Of 100.
In the 5O-bird rAce for 4 log On ira HOtri
du Pont trophy, r. NJ. Rpsr won, after =
draw in which five oontnrtants were tied.
The SCORE total includes added birds.
2~<v~..
New-York tribune., 1920-02-06
Observation-Disclosures Hear>
Buyers OF L0,C Footwear

Women continue to be heavy buyer
of low shoes. Notwithstanding the
wlntry blasts and the snow furries, the
feminine idea of footwear is said 20
run strongly to the low-cut types, and
the demand for oxfords and pumps in
creases as spring approaches. Many
spats are beng worn, but quite few
weather. defiers do not recognize the
advisabiiity OF such covering for the
ankles, and wade through the snow
drifts with dainty slippers and himsy
hose.
Retailers assert that all indications
point to heavy sales OF satin low shoes
until late in the fall. Dealers are max
ing preparations to stock more of this
type of footwear than ever before
Since the advent of the shorter vamps
and the French models the demand for
satns has increased, as they seem to
blend nicely with the new type of shoe.
Production is the chief topic Of dis
cussion in the trade at present. During
recent months much has been accom-
r]ished in the way of increasing out
puts at the shoe factories in this local
ity. December was the best month in
point Of production in long time, and
during January considerable increase
was noted in comparison with the De-
comber record More than double the
total number of shoes were manufac-
tured last month than in January 1913.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-06
SHkS-Ref0iIers Nou
Bu>ins Goods Spnringi>

Retailers are buying extremely spar
ingly in the silk goods market and are
purchasing only from iobbers who are
not charging the full market price for
merchandise. While the large business
over the retail counters of the country
has left the stock on shelves at low
levels, retailers as rule are not
forced TO buy now. since they have
goods on order constantly coming IN.
Some Of the larger concerns are said
TO have goods CROUCH in sight to last
them until September.
Buying for future delivery has been
reduced TO 4 minimum. Retailers say
that manufacturers are advising them
Several of the large mills have re-
versed their former policy of manu-
featuring only on orders and from now
on will make up goods for stock and
all sales viii be made from the re-
serve thus built up. There is a GER
t.n amount OF altruism in this method
Of doing business. since the mill and
not the buyer will take the risk, but
the mill owners feel that this is one
way Of stabilizing the market.
Some OF the orders placed by retail
ers now have ar element of humor
compared to orders placed in the past.
One large California store, for in
stance. placed an order with jobber
YESTERDAY, calling for ten yards of one
number. twenty Of another, ten of an
other. and so on In the entire order
for fourteen different styles, of silk
there we're but two full pieces. In for
mer years a one-piece order of a style
talers buy in yards instead of full
New-York tribune., 1920-02-06
Buyers Arrive

cigars notions. mems hats; 22S Fourth
cINCINNAT1-p Haas & Son; y. Haas
woolens. silks. Innings; - East Seven
CINCINNATISNobb Clothing Co. A
Harberger. woolens: Astor.
LEV A y d - Highee Co. Miss II
Hearon. trimmed millinery; 2S0 Nftl
CI.EvEfAND-Hare Bros Co; ]. q
stirm clothing E Thomas gloves. etc
220 Fifth Avenue.
cLEvELAND j. Goldman. furnishing
CLEvELANp-1ion Dry Goods CO. ,, J.
.pwsn,y.si";h pranaioa"; Stree. Stree s00's' % ""S
ClEVEIAND-I.a seile-Koch Co; w II
campbe!. woolen and cotton piece
goods; L. Epstein. art goods. pictures
etc. r. Wernert. representative; 22l
Filth Avenue.
CLEVELAND J. Meckes Sons Co; 7 II
Meckes hosiery, underwear Pennsyl-
CLEVELAND - Prinoe-won Co, mfrs
cloaks, suits; II. Bauman Wee presi
CI.EViI. NDLMiller- -Hexter Co. ). Miller
Marie Antoinette.
COLUMBIA, S. C.--E. Pennington Co: Il
Pennington. dry goods, etc; Broadway
CoI.UMBlA. $. C.-Globe Dry Goods Co
w II. Monckton, dry goods; Aerald
coLUMBus, ohioThe Fashion Co.; Mrs
NJ. e. Evans. waists; 271 Firth Avenue
CoNcORD, n. C,.ParNs- Bel Co. {. Wy Ey
covINGToS. Ky-H n. pine Co; Il n
Pms 1 seaaX = to MS Msar HeFhln Kns sa@a,e ro
Kline. clothing, mems. wonens furnish
ings; Broadway Central .
pN YTON. Ohio--Eike- Kumler Co. Miss {
Rowland notions, ivory novelties, 22'
Fifth Avenue
DIES MONIES. 1owa-,l.arris ,!.r5i EmeTy Co.
leather goods jewelry; II. A Meiet
basement muslin. silk underwear. cor
sets. gloves Miss Jansy o wool and silh ~
Fourth Avenue: Kirby. BLOCK & Fisher
pETROlT-Ow Owen & CO.. W. !. Owen car
pIaSrRoiT1@sia Sr1s; I Alien s. Smith
merchant tailors; llermitage.
DETROIT Crowley. Miner q Go;' ); W. T.
Thirty second Street. 14th floor:
5'rench: s'' 7. A. Malone., dry goods. no.
tions. mems furnishings, hosiery
FERGUs FALLS, Minn.--Leader Dept
S'sss wsas T. y" west na"0ya saasn e
FORT SMITH. Berry Beall Dry
Leonard street.
FORT WAYNE. Ind.-woif 6 Dessausr @
Miss psnah% jewers len,hsf ,',nroi seoes serias
handllcrchefs,, trimmings. ribbons. neck'
- wear; 6 West Thirty y-second Street l3tn
ioor.
FORT WORTH. Tex--II segal. ready to
wear Breslin.
GADSDEN, Ala.--D. Wright, general lner'
chapdise; Navarro.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich.---Chas. frankie &
Co: Mrs. e. w. Holmes, ripoons; Az
Fourt hn Avenue
GREENsBuRC;! Pa. strauss; Joseph
Strauss, ready to wear; 1870 Broadway;
uAGERsTOWN. Md.--Baley Hat shop
Miss Lelo NJ. Bailey. millinery; Grand.
HARTFORD Conn.-Brown, thompson &
18th floor.
HARTFORD conn--sag ge- Allen Co dry
goods: J. ". Powers, representinE; w
M Seery millinery; 4oA Fourth Avenue.
HARTFORD--Sape Allen: J. W. Powers.
housefurnishings toys; e. n. crozas.
HENDERSON, N. C.--Anchor Store Co
New-York tribune., 1920-02-06
COTTONS-Future
R,s;ness Falling OF

u;ch money rates, the report that
r,rlsnd has stopped importing cottons
Ia several other unfavcrable inf1u-
ICES on the market have checked buy
:rs for the future, but has not yet dis
,nrbed prices to any appreciable de
rree. The gray or unfinished goods
msrket. which is the first to register
n,y ices were off only about a half cent
vard in the standard constructions
'f nrint cloths, despite the lack of
buyers.
- the buying operations of retailers
md jobbers. These purchasers, who
. few weeks ago were ready to enter
,n.o long term contracts, have ceased
heir pressure for goods to be deliv-
sred later on in the year, and are now
taking merchandise for use as soon as
nossible. Sellers make q strong point
ot the fact that goods for immediate
shipment are IN demand ana that TINS
femand has held up the prices of
fnished fabrics to their former levels.
Price shading has taken place only
j, goods offered by second hands. and
item only in gray or unfinished goods.
Snaculstors and other second hand
holders Of gray goods yesterday Of
tered the standard 64-60 print cloth.
SsIs inches wide, $50 weight, at %
cents yard. while mills still clung to
,}eir former price of "a cents.
Big producers are growing more con
servstive and are content to devote
heir energies TO turning out goods
called for by orders on their books
without going after new business.
Large factors in the field are anx-
,ouslv watching the outcome of the
British situation. Ii. as reported. the
British cease importation and increase
their exports to this country as a
means of bolstering up sterling eX-
change. a decline in cotton goods here
is regarded certain by trade leaders.
The reaction to such policy, however,
will be slow and gradual, they believe,
and effects will not be felt here for
three or four months.