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New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
COTTONS-
Goods Scarce

Present supplies Of fine bleached
goods and other staples, according to
commission houses, are inadeouate to
meet the demand. although the demand
has slumped appreciably within the last
two months. Commission merchants
cite instances of goods ordered last
September for delivery in December
which have just reached their destina-
ton. Deliveries. generally, are delayed
from three to four months. according
to sellers. In some cases retailers have
ordered new goods which were avail
able for immediate delivery to take the
place Of the undelivered merchandise,
Retailers still have large quantities, Of
goods coming to them at last fall's
prices. In one such case the retailer
has goods owing him at 38 cents a
yard, the wholesale price Of which is
now close to go cents. He has pur-
chased similar goods for quick delivery
at the latter figure.
Some commission houses are accept
ing orders for delivery only until June
80, and are guaranteeing prices that
far. They assert that orders can be
taken for delivery as late as December,
but they are unwilling to do so.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
7,9ll New Homes
Have Been Built
On Long Island
Statistics Compiled by Rail-
road Show a Wonderful
Increase in Construction
in All Sections

In a leaflet now being distributed by
the passenger department of the Long
Island Railroad Company. showing the
number and character Of buildings
erected at all points served by it's
trains. attention is directed to the fact
that while active building operations on
Long Island did not start until late in
the spring Of 1919-construction work
having been virtually at q standstill
during the war period-nevertheles
7ided as follows: 1911 dwellings, A59
stores, 70 factories and 420 miscella
neous buildings.
A comparative statement in the leaf
let shows an increase of more than 100
per cent in the number of buildings
erected between 1905 and 1919. The
greatest building activity recorded was
in 1912, when 1878 structures were
built; the smallest number of new
buildings erected since 1905 was during
1918, in which year only 1915 struc-
lures were added. From 1905 to 1919
the total number of new buildings
Seventeen stations are listed in the
passenger departments compilation.
where more than 100 new buildings
were put up in 1919. The point of
greatest building activity was Edge
mere. where 815 new structures Of all
kinds were erected; at Vanderveer Park
the total was 713; Long Beach, 610;
Jamaica, $50; Ozone Park. 500; Elm
hurst, 402; Woodhaven section, $50;
Arverne, 317; Parkville, 80; Lynbrook,
289; Rockaway Beach, 267; Queens,
236; Freeport, 2O1; Rockville Centre,
150; Manhattan Beach. 1870; Hollis, 101;
Brooklyn Manor, 100.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Trading Unsettled,
But Shows Firmer
Tone on the Curb
Fractional Variations Mark
Light Business; Stutz Mo-
tors Price Drops After
Settlement; International
Petroleum Up

Trading on tho Broad Street curb
market yesterday reflected the unset
tied sentiment Of the Street and Stock
Exchange, although there appeared to
be a frmer underlying tone than on
previous days Of the week. Business
was small and irregular. variations be-
ing fractional in most cases.
traders as to the probable effect Of the
settlement in the Stutz Motors con-
troversy tended to unsettle the market.
Many were inclined to believe that
prices ought to rise with the uncer-
tainty in the Ryan matter removed,
but a considerable number still re-
mained bearish, and few of the stocks
showed any decided tendency to re-
cover losses registered during the
week long depression. There was much
interest around the Stutz post when
q settlement price had been agreed
upon. Initial bids were as high as
$50, but no stock was offered. After
ward the bid price declined to 470, at
which odd lots changed hands. Then
1t dropped to 460. The asked quotation
was fixed at 400, these being the final
quotations for the day.
International Petroleum showed the
most strength among the oil issues,
registering an advance of point on
the opening transaction. 1t was up 3
points, at 38 at the close. Simms held
steady. closing at 18. White Oil de-
veloped weakness and receded y. Gen.
eral Asphalt again declined, closing at
"a after showing signs Of renewed
strength in the opening sales, when it
reached n. Carib Syndicate was we'll
liked and moved up 2 points to 25,
later easing off to "a for net advance
of /.
J. W. Gilliland denied yesterday that
any merger with other companies in
the Homer field Of Louisiana had been
considered by his company. He was
optimistic of the results of recent
operations Of the Gilliland Oil Com
pany.
Production of oil continues to in
crease, according to the weekly resume
issue by A. E. Fitkin & Co. The daily
average during February was 1,13O,759
barrels, according to a compilation of
figures from the several fields of the
United States. In spite of the in
ecreased production, however, stocks
held by pipe line and other marketing
companies decreased by more than
1,500,00 barrels during the month. On
the last day they were within 100000
barrels of the low mark reached on
December 81, 1918, the lowest level in
ten years.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
FURS-Ausfralian Skins
Decline in London and N. Y.

Australian opossum, which has risen
to great popularity as trimming and
garment fur, tumbled from it's lofty
price in the New York and London
auctions. Reports from the London
sale conducted by c. NJ. Lampson &
Co., cabled to Alfred Fraser, American
agent, yesterday, showed that opossum,
as we'll as ringtail, red fox wal
laby and kangaroo, all pelts from the
the winter prices. At the New York
sale dealers estimated that prices were
about 80 per cent below those ruling
in February.
Because owners Of furs in the New
York auction are buying back fully so
per cent Of their offerings, a real line
on the extent of the decline iss diff
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Distinction Between Luxury
And Necessary Goods Soug h,

Tho opinions Of 10000 retail mer-
chants throughout the country as to the
definite distinction between necessary
and luxury garments Is being sought
through the QUESTIONABLE method by
the National Garment Retailers Asso-
citation at the behest Of the Department
Of Justice.
The opinions are solicited for the
purpose Of clearing up the indefinite
ness Of the Lever act, under which COM
plants and arrests are being made for
profiteerin9. The answers to the ques-
tionnaires Will be submitted to the De-
partment of Justice for compilation to
serve as guide in interpreting the
law
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

range of prices follows:

- soutnern spot markets follow: Calves
4ic: sales 1914 bales Mobile bH."1s nomnsT 0Msr.
as s sss. al s75 M
sales' SAL mi. nil Norfolk quiet, unchanged at
points lower. at 4o.75c; sales. 1863 bales.
Memphls NE ,, steady, unchanged. at 42c sales.
90 at 4asc Dass saIes aq rs pG1ts lover
quiet. 2e points lower. at 41.75c sales. lSS
eales asc. Dallas steady. 40 points lower. at
~ points lower, at 40,50c; sales, nil. Fort
Worth quiet. rs points lower. at 4lo; sales,
2O6 bales
Wheat-orers Of wheat have Increased
owing no doub, to the permission given to-
mills mills to sell wheat previously purchased
ers however. have absor bed the offers, and
on Saturday. there was a lively export de-
very Arm. Owing to the fact that buyers
are picking up wheat in small lots. it was
Impossible ,iS to estimate the total business
authorities estimated that the sales would
pr05a6ly ono ddS ,I,o amount & to about 100000 to
be switching to the Gulf. where Wheat has
oeen selling on an T; o. b. basis below
domestic demand for wheat we. was only lin
tied on account of the continued dullness
in aour, and it is believed that II the flour
wheat the situation will become very much
stronger.
corn early yesterday by some prominent
operators as we'll by Wall Street in
terests. Under this pressure the market
demand. and during the day developed
pronounced strength. gaining &c to 3Nc,
and closing at about the top The strength
ence on sentiment, while. Furthermore.
many leading operators could see little to
hn afpa hN +oE
side. as long as receipts continue OF such
small volume.
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York. close. close. ago
Com. o.2 yellow sl.s2h sl.slz sl.ssN
saIy May - 1s5': 49,: 1sfs 1sis 1ss 1:ssa
Oats-The market was easier at the
rallied sharply on covering and III in - SYM yGns
gains of lsc to lhc: Stocks here were
prices nominaily quoted at $l.35 to $40.
Yesterday's Previous Year
Nas xhss slss9ss slss@si4o s's;S $780, afS
5niy May :: :::::..::.:. 81 81" 81: 80 TX TX
Kye-Markes steady.
No. ~ western. s .ss.ssx oss ss'ssx si.ss ~
Flour and Meal--Quotations we've:
Yesterdays Previous Year
close. close. ago.
New York:
MINI. pat. $l425 $l425 s135o@$137s
Ccrnmeal 42s 4.25 s.so9 400
R.fiour 1o.6o010.sO 1o500 1880 s.o00l0oO
Bran 5000 5000 A.75Q455o
Cottonseed Oil
Tho nrmer tone in lard with reports OF
sales abroad gave the market q better
tone and prices experienced a sharp up
ward movement. Shorts were GOOD buyers
trade. with underlying sentiment a little
more bulish. Longs took profits on the
upward turn. but while there was par
were 80 to 4b points net higher. Total
les for the day were 6.100 barrels.
The range OF prices follows:
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Business Troubles
Receiver in Bankruptcy

Rscsivsr in bankruptcy appointed sat
urday in tho Federal District Court a.
VAssAR HAT COMPANY. rNC.--Judge
Julius NJ. Mayer appointed Earl Harrington
receiver for the vassar Hat Company mo.
s West Thirty-scvcnth Street, under a
bond OF $4,000. Liabilitics about $47 900.
Asssts consist of stock Of hats. Elk .
turrs and outstanding accounts arc valued
~ $4,000
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
COUNTRY HOUSES--Sale or To Lei
NEW Jersey
JOIN THE HOME OWNERS cTI-R

JOIN THE HOME OWNERS CLJR
Live IN the pure air of the country. onI,
louo members can join this venture only
men who have Incomes OF $4,000 per wear
can meet terms. VIII build your home and
allow monthly payments on principal for a
.oFtn or years. Location less than % miles
from New York, on of the best com
muttng roads in the country. For further
particulars address
GENERAL ADVISORY BUREAU.
Box 222. Port Jervis n. Y
Enclosing self addressed stamped envelope
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

NORRIS PLAINS N Large all-year
country home; 20 rooms. baths, acres:
garden. beautiful trees shrubbery; stables
garage; hothouse, hot-water heat; hard
wood floors; trim throughout; every mod
ern convenience. suitable for private
school or doctors sanatorium: hour from
New York. fvs minutes to station
sell for one-third original cost to build
Owner, c. F. Downey. b6 q. 9Th st. ~ Y
Telephone Spring 6144.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Butter. Cheese and Eggs

Butter-Receipts were 4,147 packages.
Creamery. higher than extras. lb. ~ @
7sc extras SO score. tic: hrsts. 80 to 81
score. 74@7sc.;. hrsts ss to 50 score, 70 @
49, - to 81
Arsts, 2@ssc; seconds, 579soc unsalted,
higher than extras, 81 @S2c: extras: 79A @
stase os dary ryf' tubs nss ssss"a soad
prime, 67@72c; common to fair. bo0s5c;
renovated arsts ss@5Sc ladies' msso aa5asnt
rent make. No. i. 4als gao No. 2. 42h O
43c; lower grades, 3S q 42c y
Cheese-Receipts were 5o7 boxes: State.
whites. 27h @ csc; average run. colored or
white. 27c; lower grades % 692ec; held
s5s 49, eMr e2sdes tMns
run. white or colorsd 27A 52sMc; lower
ssfa's ss tw"s so@aS snss dssss %
yoSns AmsTlcas; s s5@sss sta,s - ssims: i s1
fresh specials. 1870 Ice; prime to choice,
l5017c;' fair to good. 11@14c: lower
grades. 5@1oc.
EKgs--Receipts were 1924 cases. Fresh
packed, extra frsts 474s @ 4Sc; lrsts. 46 O
47c; fresh gathered. extra irsts. $50 47c
rsss Ss3e, 4tS 10 'ee0dz and Sc =
Q3sIac: state. Pennsylvania and nearby
rsts to nsnns extra rsts satRered
whites. flrsts to extra frsts. 4S@52c; under
grades, IS q 47c; Pacific Coast whites extra
Southern gathered whites, AS 05oc: state.
Pennsylvania and nearby Western hennery
browns. extra. 4s@5oc gathsred brewn and
SOC: Baltimore. e6@s7c; Western and
prime Southern, 6oV65c.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

cult to obtain. It is APPARENT that the
dealers will endeavor to hold up prices
when the manufacturing furriers go to
them for fresh supplies. The New
York sale will continue this week and
the st. Louis sale begins on May 10.
The auction in London, participated in
by five or six large commission houses.
is now at its height,
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Sugar and Coffee

sugar. gran. per lb. .17so@2a.oo
Coffee. BIO No. I, per ID. 5s" aas
sugar-The market FOR raw sugar was
quiet yesterday. with only limited offerings
Il was believed that some business In Cuba
was under negotiation at last paid price:
1! e.. lsHc cost and freight. with q limited
buying interest shown In T. q. b. Cuba
At ls25c. On the whole reHners were dis
posed to await the outcome OF the confer
cnce TO BIZ held IN Washington on Monday
be, wenn government officials and rsfnern
Refined sugar unchanged. with list
prices purely nominal. No let-up in tho
demand h2s been noted and 1t exceeds by
far tho available supply.
Coffee Futures--The market was un-
changed yestsrday. On the call prices
were TO pointn below thu previous
close. and In quiet trading. except for
May liquidation. held within narrow
range throughout tho session. closing net
unchanged 10 Il decline Of points.
This local spot market continued dull
and with prices unchanged. Brazil re-
ported no new firm offers
The range Of prices follows:
Frtdays
Open High Low Close clo9e
NAY. 1Ak Il.4S IASs 1<+o@1AA - 4Asoo
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Business News

aoNE1 became OF factor
rates and m Are advising their clients that little relief
can be obtained paper continues at psr cent
indicating Is o f~A S~"'
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

JERSEY CITY os7 Webster ,,,a so,, aye y eozy
extra lot. seven rooms and bath, hot water
neat, completely repapered and painted
immediate posscssion best section Of city
adjoining proposed county park
$500.
56s-375 Webster ave, four one-familv
attached houses, two story and high brick
easements seven rooms and bath: price
$4,000 each. Owner premises Saturday
and Sunday afternoons. A. Thomson. 15s
North Parkway, East Orange. Phone
Orange 17+6R.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Summit. N. J., 81 New England Ave.

For sale. residence; handsome, substan-
tiai: brick stone. slate and tile roof. lo
rooms, 5 baths. freplaces basement. at
tic: gro1nd 1Sox4os IT: stable garage,
cottage. garden. views; price $4,000;
would cost twice that II built now. mort
cage up to So II desired: immediate pos
se ssion. Apply to estate OF Emma c..
Grant or brokers. GEO. NJ. GRANT, 90
Elm st., Summit. 80 Church St. New
York Telephones
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY
For sale, 9 room single detached frame and
stucco house. Lot 3sx120 Open fireplace
steam heat. tile BATH pa rouet floor 80 min
utcs from New York price IS 500 Apply 50
Fifth ST.. RidSeneld Parx- n. J.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
NEW JERSEY
A Magnificent Home
West Orange, N. ].
NorthheId and Gregory Aves.

1t is impossible describe the beauti
vantages of this 1t is without doubt
of the from every
within reacho Of New YorkC house
that any gentleman be proud to
THE HOUSE hollow tile 2story containing
% baths Is with modern
of high class architectural design standing we'll plot
Of high elevation The house built by the
for his and the used seeing
that everything Of he best.
GARAGE for is house,
with chaufeur's quarters.
LAND Of high elevation affordng ample
landscape gardening Of surrounding
country cannot be equaled anywhere
LOCAIION-wihin minutes of
easy walking distance of trolley course nearby
PRICE, decided bargain. Suitable terms
H. E. BENJAMIN CO., Inc. II River ST.. Hoboken, NJ J.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Open. High Low. Last.

Shares. Omen u,oh Y. Y.+
s5SS sSS :Ss5,., :Sss: " " S, ST. ST.! X X * ~
500 500 efIsa .pe sseS s!sss con g g ss e. s.
1000 Divide Ex Ia p) ~ 43 ~ 43
1899 1899 Emsa E. salvsdor s;'''s! Sill SH SA ~ *
!$s !5ss !5ss :s:;;:; s:; $:;: s'; &
sSSS sS :fsoldseSd dds S@ss; Cons II " -" 10" II"
IS IS $;:: $::. A$ $$;: ;;: q: ~ ~ il
,sss IS assSss = e + x X 4
200 Nipissing M Co 10 10 10 10
aoo aoo pphar pr;na. sil M Co y y y y
$50 isep seper-sr seasHs N Co .; 7 81 !.
1900 'fSilv Kg Div. 70 AZ
500 sSilv Kg of Ar ~ IN IN TX
$500 Silv Mt Mines. 72 72 6S 79~
1000 zoo :sansusss sssnS sly n Id: ss 80" 80" 3,
1890 s0o aTono Divide. III 1X il 1M
,sss s$$ sss 5;Ss Ss;;@ {S q; e; Il Il X
700 'West End Con IL 1N II ix
Bonds
Sales !ooo omitted. Open. High. Low. Last.
z''5ss - Ssss 49, s s5s s s5x s5 -!
10 "A A o 7hs W i. 99N 100 99T 100
'Belg SIS 1926. SO SO 92H 92h
40 HCon Tex 10 wi 90 98lA 98 90
40 Gdrich 7Hs '25 wi o4Z 94% 81 "a
- lint Rap Tr Is. 67 ST 66 &C
80 Penn Is w L.. 1904 100N 1OOA 100 Y
% % sinclair Sin air Is; s17 ss s7% 90
Is TEX Co 10 nts. 9SA 98X 9SA 9sA
unlisted. tSell cents per share.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

Livestock. Meats. Provisions
Yestarday Year ago
Live steers. fair
to prime. 100
Ids. .SA1.VVW Ao.oV ~Ar'VVW Ao'oV
Dressed d beef
sides, lb... .1s@ .13 1S0.26h
Live veals. COM
mon to primo.
100 lbs........ 1900 V5z.oo 11.VoW1e.0o
Dressed veal,
l.ss s,sy w. loo il. s;S S,ss % 5ss g
Dressed mutton.
city, lb....... ESQ 80 200 .26
Live lambs. fair
to prime, 100
lbs. 1900 @2l.00 1S.o q 20. 70
Dressed I n m BIS,
city. lb. ESQ .43 500 IA
Hogs. 100 lbs. 17.60U1 1900 20.250co.75
D d hogs
bacon. lb...... .26A V.25A .28M o 28n
Mess pork. bbl.. 43.00Q4S.b0 b7.0OW58.0
Mess beef. bbl.. 16.0eQlS.00 S6.50Q35.60
Lard, NJ d d lie
West, 100 lbs. 19.so01s9o 33.30@33.Ao
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

unlisted. tSell cents per share.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Standard Oils
Other Oils

5aIes. Open. High. Low. Las1
200 'Anglo-Am Oil. 26 26 26 26
20 'Std Oil Of NY 4o2 401 401
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

Open High Low Close Clo4e
w.. lAtk 1l.4t 1A.Ss 1++0@1A6 4A.o0
The Ordway new era., 1920-09-17

things. So I'm coming to you for your
honest opinion. and know you'll give
II to me do you think I'm quite
eligible?"
billiards heart was In his mouth.
why" he stammered. "at this par
t rlar time-I can't advise you"
Now. don't be too cautious" warned
the Doctor. I'm not asking you If
this is the best investment the world
has ever seen-Im asking If it's rea-
sonably safe, as such things go. with
chance of something really good If your
best expectations work out as you
hope"
Hilliard's throat was dusty, and his
reply came with some difficulty.
''In spite of q. everything. you'd
. you'd take my word for it. Doc
tori"
Yes, would. and I've got Cullen
and my own daughter to agree with
The Ordway new era., 1920-09-17

he's got representative out there on
the ground. so that"
Harmon bit his lip. "a representa-
tive? When did that happen?"
Nearly a week ago. It's about time
to hear from him, and then the goose
will be cooked"
The broker reflected diligently.
Haven't seen him today, have your
mo; not for nearly week."
Harmon sat back, and massaged
his forehead absent-mindedly.
"Well-has this made much differ
ence to you?"
'How could 1t help it?" Hilliard
grimaced "This isn't New York city,
or deaf and dumb asylum. News
doesn't have to travel fast to make
the rounds. Everybody who's ever
heard my name knows 1t by this time"
The Ordway new era., 1920-09-17
Rubber Made From Wood.

Rubber from the ocotlllo. or candle
wood, of Arizona is stated to resem-
BILE ordinary rubber in nll respects and
to vulcanize satisfactorily. The ocotil-
10 is very abundant in the wild state.
A ton of the raw material yields about
200 pounds of the gum and 90 pounds
of tarry substance. and In the ex-
perimental factory recently estab-
iished n ton of crude gum is reported
to be produced daily. The tarry by
product is of value for certain uses.
The Ordway new era., 1920-09-17

This probably as much as anything
else will give some idea of the state
of mind of the Western Canada farm
er. as he watches the tally from the
thrashing machine while his wheat is
being carried to the elevator. =
From all sections of the country,
the most optimistic reports are re-
ceived. the local and city papers are
filled with reports from twenty to thir-
ty bushels of wheat to the acre, while
in some places oats are showing rec
ord of ms high as 40 bushels to the
acre.
Referring to Saskatchewan, 1t Is con-
fidently expected that the wheat yield
will be nearly 125 million bushels.
Heavy rains which fell in districts that
did not promise so well In July, had
greatly improved the prospects there,
and there is no question that paying
yields will be produced. The yields
in the eastern part of the province
may not show to the advantage that
will those of the western part, but
too much cannot be said Of this, for 1t
is the results as they come from the
machine, and often these prove happily
deceptive.
There is now every reason to believe
that the wheat crop of the three prai-
rie provinces will approach go mil
lion bushels.
Alberta will exceed the 20 million
bushels that had been looked for. The
average yield Will be considerably
higher than it has been in the province
T.. 30 CT
The Department of Agriculture in a
recent report gave the opinion that 1t
cannot fall below twenty-five bushels
to the acre, and that 1t might easily
pass the twenty-five bushel mark.
Most of the wheat in the province
when the report was written, stood
well up to three feet high, and on
some fields was still higher. The re-
port goes on that in parts of South
ern Alberta forty and fifty bushels to
the acre yields will not be uncommon,
while there will be good many yields
of from thirty to thirty-five bushels
to the acre.
In the northwest part of the prov
ince. In the country surrounding Bat
tleford and adjacent to the Canadian
NutlOUul IhdHWuy llue u
and south the crops are excellent and
the yield will be heavy.
larger than average wheat crop
Is being thrashed in Manitoba. 1t has
been estimated that the total yield
of the three provinces will not be less
than 225,OOO.OO0 bushels, and 1t may
be that somewhere between 25O,O0O,-
900 and 30O,OOO,0OO bushels will be the
final figure.
Oats is a good crop in all three
provinces. This crop has also grown
rapidly during the last two or three
weeks. Excepting from those fields
which were sown late for green feed,
the yield will be heavy and the grain
excellent. Barley and rye are above
the average. There was sufficient help
to harvest the rop.-Advertisement.