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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Has Distinction of Being
First to Pay Taxes
To Vote
SEVERAL WOMEN PAY
Eypected That 1000 Alexandria Wo-
men Will Pay Taxes and Register
To Vote Next November.

The distinction Of being the first
woman in Alexandria to pay her
pol! taxes and register goes to Mrs.
Dolly ?. Shcpperson. of this city,
well known newspaper woman.
Mrs. Shepperson yesterday after
nocn appeared before Commissioner
Charles II. Callahan and was as
scssed and then paid her head tax
cf 81 30 to City Treasurer Thomas
W. Robinson and today registered
with George 4. Harlow. registrar
of the second ward.
Mrs. Shcppcrson is now qualified
to vote in the coming presidential!
election. Mrs. Shcrpcrscn Is an ar
dent democrat and will east her first
vote for Cox ana Roosevelt.
Mrs. Shrppcrson although not an
advocate Of woman suffrage says
that she thinks it IS the duty cf all
women. now that they have obtained
suffrage. to pay their taxes and vote
and tharcby take an interest in AT
fairs cf the country.
Since Mrs. Shcppcrson paid her
taxes yesterday afternoon others
have paid Treasurer Robinson and
it is expected that there Will he ut
least 1000 women to 1'a!ifica 70
vote in the coming election.
The city treasurer stated today
that h" expects to be dc!uged with
females pay;n" thoh' taxes.
The fact that women viii vot" III
tho coming election has upset III"
calculations Of the politicians and
wei known local politicians say that
for a time at least they vii! be un-
able 10 make any prognastcatiCn
Of how The vote WI run in Alexan-
dria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
NEW CITY DIRECTORY
Contains About II. .000 Names Of
Persons Her: and Surrounding
Country

The new city directory. just Do
livcrcd in this city. gotten up by
H%l and Company. contains approx
imatcly II 600 names. Included IN
this list are the names net only OF
residents Of Alexandria hut Of tn"
surrounding country. This. there
fore means that in Alexandria and
surroundin" country the population
i: about - OOn. The average di-
rcctcrv man estimates that two and
one half times the numhc" of names
in city directory viii rive fair
approximate Of the population. Th2
work of delivering the new G're"-
tries is being done under the super
vision Of f. NJ. kivctt. Richmond.
This years directory contains =
number cf new features including
street guide. showing hous@holdcrs
arranged alphabetically and con-
siderable other data among which
is = list Of the AleXaNd:ianS who
lost their life in the word war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
\. Y. "CHICKEN" STRIKE
IS GATHERING HEADWAY

New York. Aug. 31.-New York's
Chicken strike" which started Thurs
.!ey morning. gathered headway yes
,erday. Hundreds of women picketed
shops in Jewish sections Of Manhat
tan and in the Bronx, persuading
prospective customers not to buy.
About forty retailers, acting with the
strikers, placed no chicken on sale.
In many shops the price dropped from
IL to 40 cents pound daring the day
A week ago the price in the same
shops was 81 cents.
Five retailers bore out the state
;nent Of Mrs. Rose Elias, leader d the
ycotters, that wholesalers wee re-
sponsible for he high price Of
Kosher chicken. All the dealers
questioned agree that wholesale prices
were from Is to 20 cents y pound
higher than the weekly quotations a:
Washington Market.
Trey assert wholes;. ers stifle COM
petition by driving e, cry independent
market cvt Of business or buying It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
CANADA NOW THIRD
IN SHIP BUILDING

Montreal, Que. Aug. 3l.-Since the
outbreak Of the war, Canada has be-
come the third shiphuilding nation of
he world. Figures for 19lS-l9 show
hat $60O00,0OO was invested in the
industry. The number of plants was
,O4. of which ninety were ship build
'ng and ia boat building. Nineteen
plants were turning out steel vessels
Of tonnage as high aS 10000 dead
weight tons.
Of the total number Of plants sew
.nty-two were in Nora Scotia, sixty
nine in Ontario. twcnty-<;X in Brit
sh Columbia. twenty three in Quebec
:ix in New Brunswick. four in Mani
.oba. two in Prince Edward Island
and two in Alberta. The number Of
men employed was 22.iS6 receiving
wages amounting to S2714S.62S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Labor Day Picnic
Ncirhbcrirg Sunday Sci,ooIs Invited
10 Participate

The I,d;ns, Auxiliary Of the 7.
" 81 ! at i+s regular monthly
,,oot:rr ,t the Westminster Build
.rn ,.,, r;oht deriled to irvit, ali
,f -. ,o;nbhorinr Sunday Schools
a., ,b;. district .c the biz Labor Day
,;a,.;o -. ..n Crorcc Mason High
school
Nv. 1r.rrv r. Catcr. president
NJ tho Auxiliary. stated that since
.ha ,;.,;. ,.,s - ho purclv a demo.
...t:. .,,. mud .;rcr the Arlington
.o,,,4,. hc,rl cf education had beer
LIND n,ou,h f. place the schoo!
,r,,o,,,. ., ~. ,iisposal Of the aux
;,r, she rolt that il was only tho
prcror thinr to do to include in the
ro.tivitics all cs thc Youngsters Of
the ccnntv a well as those of the
ritr schools
Mrs. Cation wishes this to be az
rrueut invitation 10 all Of tn"
schools Of the county. especially
,boso Immediately adjacent TO the
citv, to participate in the picnic and
feel that Il Is their picnic rs We as
tbc,~h thpv had actually participa-
rod IN ,hc contest for attendance
J,,r;,. tho summer. She asks that
tho sunday School superintendcnts
.rrorrco this in The schools next
Sunday.
II was developed at the meetine'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Budenny's Force Moves
Slowly Toward Zamosc
Despite Resistance
VIEWS OF PILSUDSKI
President of Poland Declares Allies
Line is Useless for Defense-ltaly
Agrees With L. S.

Warsaw, Aug. 31.-An official com
munication issued last night says
that General Budenny's drive, de-
signed to cut the Polish front, has
made further progress. The Budenny
forces are moving slowly in the di-
.ection of Zamosc, northwest of Lem
oery, despite Polish resistance.
The fighting in Galicia has taken a
favorable turn for the Poles, accord
:ng to the statement. The Poles in
Galicia have occupied series Of
places.
President Pilsudski, in statement
20 the Polish press. declares that the
front designated by the Allies on
December as Poland's eastern from
tier is. from a strategical point Of
view. worth nothing to the republic.
AT several points in the region of
he says, I'VE have al
ready crossed the Allied line in the
north we are approaching it. TO halt
On this line. dig trenches and create
a state of defense means that we
Continued on Page Three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
ASKS TOURISTS TO AVOID
CHAPPAWAMSIC SWAMP

State Highway Commissioner Geo.
P. Coleman Yesterday sent out .
warning against travel over the Rich
mond- Washington Highway until af-
ter Thursday on account of continued
begging at Chappawamsic Swamp
north of Fredericksburg Commission
er Coleman said that Il it was abso-
!u;eiy necessary to go over the road.
every effort would be made to help
the tourist over the difficult section
but every vehicle that passes over
the fill at this t!ms Increases the
Of travel and the work Of
putting the road in condition. Re
quest is made tha tourists going tc
detcur at Fredericksburg
ard go by way Of Hardwood, i'cal-
ton Warrenton, Ccntelvillc and
Fairfax.
This dctour increases the distance
about thirty-five miles, hur. while the
read IS rough in places, the traveller
can get over it without serious diff
Guilty.
Work on Chappawnmsic Swamp
fill is being pushed as rapidly as pos
s::!lc. and if the clear weather con-
t!nucs it is hoped that it will be in
condition for safe travel by Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Lines Indicted
Conspiracy In Restraint of Inter
state And Foreign Trade Alleged

New York. Aug. 31.-Forty-two
steamship companies and freight
brokers. including virtually all the
big transatlantic lines, were indicted
by the Federal grand jury here to-
day on charges Of conspiracy and re-
Straint of trade in violation OF the
Sherman Antitrust law.
The indictments included the inter-
national Mercantile Marine, Atlano'c
Transport. Cunard Steamship Com
panieS, Ltd. Anchor Line. Booth
Compagnie Generate TransAtlantlque
Kerr Steamship Company. members
aof the transatlantic Associated
sssFreight Conferences and directors OF
@he Steamship Freight Brokers As
sociation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
OYSTERS DUE TOMORROW
Supply Plentiful With Prices Re-
ported Net Advanced

We will have with US again, be-
ginning tomorrow. the luscious b;.
valve. known as the oyster Oyster
planters say the crop this year will
be unusually good and they are
prepared for the official opening Of
tn. season tomorrow. It is gener-
ally conceded that the oyster is at
its best in the months the names Of
which contain an II.
One planter said yesterday the
oysters th;S year are among the bes'
he has ever seen and he declares
the supp,y will be ample for AL or
dnary demand The price IS eX-
pectcd to he about the same as last
year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
PERU THREATENS
WAR UPON CHILE

London, Aug. 81 Peru is threat
ening war against Chile, according
10 an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Rome today. quoting the Chile
an charge d'affaires, Or. ANNA.
The Chilean diplomat notified the
Italian government that Peru is buy
ing arms and munitions from France
and is massing $4,000 troops on the
Chilean frontier.
According to the Exchange Tcle-
graph correspondent, the Chilean
-hargc d'affaircs alleges that a
steamer bearing arms and airplanes.
IS at Hamburg. ready to saiI for
Callao.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
BLOOD TRANSMISSION ONLY
CAN SAVE LORD MAYOR

London, Aug. 3l.-King George to
day refused to intervene in behalf OF
Terence McSwiney, Lord Mayor OF
Cork. Lord Stamfordham, the Kings
secretary, sent a letter to Horatlo
Bottomley, NJ. P, saying that King
George took the view that it would be
unconstitutional for him to intercede
in behalf of the Lord Mayor.
at would be dangerous for the
sovereign to make such experiments
with the constitution said the let
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
SCHOOL PERMITS

School permits will be issued at
Lee School Building commencing
Tuesday morning. September 7th'
1920.
Permits will be issued 20 white
children Tuesday and Wednesday.
Permits for West End School will
be issued Thursday.
Permits for colored children will
be issued Friday and Saturday.
Every child who expects to attend
the schools must present tax receipts
Mr.. Wingate Summers will have
charge if issuing permits.
Gilbert Cox,
oO--2c Clerk of School Board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Council Tomorrow
New Mayer to Assume Office at Nrcn
and Address Council

The new city council and rev
mayor, James NJ Duncan. will b"
inductcd into cffce al noon tomor-
row. Beth branches Of city council
will organize with the election Of a
president vice president and other
officers. a JOINT session Of city
council will be held and the newly
elected mayor wi address that body
The first business meeting Of the
new city council will be held Sep
tember i, at which time committees
vii, be announced by the presidents
Of each of the respective boards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Dies While On Visit
Frederick Dcikc. Brother of Mrs. II.
p. Wilson. Expires al Hospital

Frederick Dcikc. forty-fvc years
old. brother of Mrs. II p. Wilson.
of Holm Hall Farm, Fairfax Co.,
died yesterday afternoon at the
Alexandria Hospital after short
illness. The deceased was unmar-
ried and a resident Of Oakland, Cal.
He recently came here to visit his
sister.
His funeral will take place at 4
o'clock this afternoon from De
maine's funeral chapel. Services will
be conducted by Rev. Edge C\"-
penter, rector of Grace Episcopal
Church. and burial vii, be in the
Presbyterian cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
CHILD BORN IN CELLAR
AS WIND STORM RACES

Marion, H., Aug. 31.--Windows
ratified and buildings shook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard EcHhold and
family fled to the cetiar.
An electrical and wind storm out
side flashed great lights in the sky
and blew unanchored objects to the
four winds.
In the height of the storm Mrs.
Eckold became i'll. Shortly afteIward
size gave birth to child.
When the storm subsided Mrs. Eek
old and the infant were carried into
the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
LADIES OF MOOSE ENTERTAIN

The Ladies Legion No. 37S. gave a
reception last night in their hall IN
South Royal street to the members of
the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 1916
During the evening the dictator of
the Moose was presented with a
handsome silver cigarette case aTd
the Senior Regent. Mrs. Eva Sims.
was presented with beautiful bou-
ouet Of flowers, and addresses were
made by H. F. Chichester and Mrs.
Angcvine. past regent. Music was fur
nished by the Citizens Band. Refresh
ments were served by committee OF
the ladies and most enJoyabic
t\cr:H. was sDen-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
HOLDS BACK Is MlLLI0N
LBS. SUGAR: no MARKET

Boston. Aug. 31.-Henry Worces-
ter vice president and general man
!, ,-cr of the Revere Sugar Refinery,
testified at the sugar INQUIRY before
State Attorney General Allen yes
tordav that his company had lo.-
600 600 pounds Of sugar on hand ana
80 On0 600 more il prosnect. bur
had made no sales for three weeks
hecauso there was "no market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
LABOR ASKS PREMIER
TO SET McSWINEY FREE

London, Aug. 31.-The council OF
action. made up of representatives OF
various trade unions this afternoon
appealed to Premier Lloyd George to
release Lord Mayor McSwiney of
Cork. II was declared that the death
Of the lord mayor would make the
solution of the Irish problem more
difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
NOTICE

An boys between 1G aoi II years
of age who wish to play football
with the Destroyer Athletic Club,
will please report to Captain James
Eau 'iner. at o'clock Wednesday
evening. on the High. School grounds.
2OS-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Former Resident Killed
G II Grown. Former Resident Hn-
ricd Here

The funeral Of George II. Brown.
s. wears Cd. former resident who
was killed several days ago at Dar-
,;npton s c., when a piece of
tin,ber fell en- him. took place tl?H
afternoon at , o'clock from Dcmalne's
funeral charel. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
roctor of Grace Episcopal Church.
Buria, was in Ivy Hill cemetery. At
the time Of the accident III" deceased
was engaged in constructing big
stoel tank Mr.. Brown is survived
by two children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
NOTICE

An persons having bills aGalDsc
the committee on arrangements fer
the Firemen's Convention are re-
quested to present same at once to
the chairman. care of Graham and
Ogden. zof-ZS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
ISLAND Is SWEr'; By
TIDAL WAVE: 300 DROWN

London. Aug. 3l.-Two hundred
persons have been killed upon Sagha-
lien island by tidal wave. accord
ing 10 q cab!cgram from Tokyo to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
SPECIAL

Fresh country eggs. dozen, so
cents; country butter pound, so cents;
spring chickens. pound, 50 cents. j.
E. PURCELL, nj South Henry St.
Phone 567-W. 207-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
Rush To Pay Taxes

Tax ICIIeCtCf Kept D9Sy INui!-
Last Day for Discount
This was the last day for the pay
ment of corporation taxes in order
to obtain the discount. AS a result
the office of City Tax Collector T.
F. German has been crowded all
day and it is expected that the rush
VIII be continued throughout the
remainder of the day. Those who
pay by the closing this afternoon OBJ
tain the discount Of five per cent
permitted for prompt payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

OF EXPREsSION-Will
onen classes Monday Scntembar
2nth. these Interested address Eor;
1000 Gazette Office. 2CS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

FOR sA.E-l-2 gallon fruit jars
so cents a dozen. J. c. Tut. 1000
King street. 2DS-lp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows to-
morrow night will confer the initia-
tory degree of the order.
Through. E. E. Carver and Com
pany, real estate dealers, Mrs. Grace
B. Rush has purchased from R B.
Gills and wife a house and lot on
Bellfonte Avenue, Del Ray.
An important meeting of the
alumnae of St. Mary's Academy will
be held at 7:3O o'clock Thursday
night at that institution. All men,
bers are urged to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smoot
have returned to their home in
Prince street, after spending the
month of August at Rockland Break
water, Maine.
The Giants defeate dthe Nine
Stars yesterday by score of to
4. Emmett Kelley pitched wefl, ana
Maurice Berman starred at first
base.
Miss Efie Hughes and Miss Flor
ence Hughes. Of Braddock Heights,
are spending two weeks at Atlantic
CITY, and before their return home
will visit friends in Baltimore.
Little Miss Katherine Bagot and
Master William Bagot, accompanied
by their cousin. little Miss Dorothy
Bagot, are the guests of their cou-
sin. Miss Rosa.ie Underwood, IN Ac-
cokeek, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Palmer, and
Mr.. J<seph T. Padgett. of North
Braddock. accompanied by Mr., and
Mrs. James Wright, of Washington
are on motor trip to Chester, Pa.'
and Atlantic City, n. J.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary I.
Shumaker, who died yesterday at
314 North Pitt street. will be helo
at O'Clock tomo,Eow morning at
Demaine's funeral chapel and the
body will be awarded to Timberville'
Va, for burial.
Alexandria Post No. "a, Ameri-
can Legion. at meeting last night
elected O. Ashby Reardon and Gil
bert j. Cox Jr. delegates to the state
convention which will convene in
Richmond this week and the alter
mates named are ] ! Kenneth Aitche-
son and John T. Worthlngton. The
local delegates will go uninstructed.
The Dreadnaught Athletic Club
will hold a meeting tomorrow even
ing at 1880 O'Clock when plans for
the approaching football season will
be formulated. All members who
desire to play on the team are ex-
pected to be present at this meet
ing. and bring whatever football
equipment they have.
Martha Washington Chapter, Or
der of the Eastern. Star, is giving a
picric today at Snowden's station.
en- the iine Of the Washington Vir-
ginia Railway. and number OF
people from this city are expected
to attend the affair this evening.
Music will be furnished by the Citi-
zens' Band and the evening will be
spent in dancing. Refreshments will
be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows to-
morrow night will confer the initia-
tory degree of the order.

Through. E. E. Carver and Com
pany. real estate dealers, Mrs. Grace
B. Rush has purchased from R. B.
Gills and wife house and lot on
Bellfonte Avenue, Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

The Giants defeate dthe Nine
Stars yesterday by score of to
A. Emmett Kelley pitched wefl. and
Maurice Berman starred at first
base.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

An important meeting of the
alumnae of St. Mary's Academy will
be held at 7:30 o'clock Thursday
night at that institution. All men,
bers are urged to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

Miss Efie Hughes and Miss Flor
ence Hughes. Of Braddock Heights
are spending two weeks at Atlantic
City, and before their return home
will visit friends in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smoot
have returned to their home in
Prince street, after spending the
month of August at Rockland Break
water, Maine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-31

Little Miss Katherine Bagot and
Master William Bagot, accompanied
by their cousin. little Miss Dorothy
Bagot. are the guests of their cou-
sin. Miss Rosa..ie Underwood, IN Ac-
cokeek, Md.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-06-30
HAD SUFFERED SINCE
CHILDHOOD STATES
PORTSMOUTH WOMAN

seneth,no oufuf r bas 4ho ,vnrs
Wv. M naips srn,,d my bear. en4 :.
~, l..s, staa and j, ,,,nss 8s4,.,
.ht,g crs,a h,tS o,t n,.a.s tEs
e,r~i, rvnn conn eayead IN. 4 @es.
ter ana clteh became so nau8eatea
Z could not retain a thing had eaten.
. Aad Spells OF di2ziues' and fels IKE
"a9 Se,hs :" 1"''tt a"V I WvA'u ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-06-30
SAGE TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
When Mixed with Sulphur II
Brings Back Its Beautiful
Lustrc at Once.

Gray hair, however handsome. de-
notes advancing age We all know
the advantages of youthful appear
ance. Your hair Is your charm IL
makes or mars the face. When II
fades. turns gray and looks streaked,
lust a few applications OF sage Tea
and Sulphur enhances its appearance
a hundred-fold.
Either prepare the recipe at home or
get from any drug store bottle OF
.Nyeth,s Sage and Sulphur COM
pound" which is merely the oid-time
recipe improved by the addition OF
other ingredients. Thousands or folks
recommend this ready-to-use prepara-
tion. because it darkens the hair beau
tifuily, besides, no one can possibly
tell. as IL darkens SO naturally and
evenly. You rnoisten sponge or sort
brush with IL. drawing this through
the hair, taking one small strand at
time. Z BY morning the gray hair
disappears: after another application
or two. its natural color is restored
and II becomes thick. glossy and ius-
trous. and you appear years younger.
Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Com
pound is q delightful toilet requisite.
Ii is not intended for the cure. miu-
CATION or prevention Of disease. I
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-06-30
.BLAMEs LABOR UNIONS
FOR HIGH CLOTH COST
Furry Of Reduction Passes and
I, G. Nathan Saws High Prices
VIII Not Fall, This
Year At Least

I Muskogee. June S0-The break
down % the transportation system OF
I the country and he "cutdown pro
duct.on system Of me labor unioe,"
are the chief factors responsible for
the h.gh price 81 clothes, which will
A. stan hishcr this fan. declares n
Nathan. New York clothing dealer
who has just come to Muskogee TO
assume Joint charge og the new Phoe-
nix Clothing company here Not
one OF the important cost factors Will
be lower this fail according to Mr..
Nathan. who Says the recent furry
mas dua lo The banks calling IN their
loaas ana tine dealers forced 90 llqu
date
Naees. the cost Of living and over
head expenses arr not lower ihan
a year ago ho said ein fact, many
of ihem afe higher Wases IN textile
Industries have advanced - pez cent
while tailogs and others are getting
more han formerly.
-Four wears ago. for example s
cost Us ST to $3.50 ID cut Trim and
make complete SUR. now the cost
Is S2250 for goods ct lhe same Wa
teriaI
SEQ Week for Cutters.
"Custers are getting $40 "a waek
ahora the, used to eet S25 And now
taey cut six garments where they
used rs Cut i4 rge unions are afraid
az over production
Mr. Nathan rs iockh0ldef in .hc
Michael stearu Clothing company or
New York one ~ me biggest clothing
firms IN the country The recent
drop u price was only temporary
and the low prices have been entirely
used UP, he says
VITA the exception Of silk and
furs ererythin win be heher this
all be predicts Money q h. her
than ever before The transp porlation
system has broken down and merch
ants can't move goods like they used
10 II me railroads were doing their
art. money rates would drop and
there might Be come chance for lower
prices