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Evening star., 1921-10-12
BY A. ID. wELTON.

Special Dispatch to The Star. -,
CHICAGO, October IAN up-tos
the-minute survey Of the industrial
situation in this territory has disclos-
ed but few lines Of endeavor In which
there has not been an advance from
the low point of the year. In the
cases where activity in production
has not Increased there have been
such lines sales have become larger.
feeling that followed the rise in cot
ton in the south has been reflected
in payment Of old debts and placing
Of new orders.
This Improvement in the south IL
taken to forecast improvement in the
west. which Is looking to the War
Finance Corporation to take over q
part Of the credit burden Of the
country banks. The farmers will feel
free to buy. but they have learned
the lesson Of price relations and are
inclined to hold aloof from purchase
of commodities which have not come
down In price to the same extent as
agricultural products.
The local building situation Is Inn
proving slowly. Many men have gone
back TO work and It Is predicted that
the carpenters will abandon their de-
mand for t1.25 an hour before tho
end Of this week. 1t Is felt that the
settlement of the tax question by
Congress would go far to remove the
uncertainty which IL checking busi-
ness revival.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Nearly All Wholesalers
Report Trading Increased
BY L v. SHANNON.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star,
NEW ORLEANS, October 1.-THE
free movement of agricultural prod
ucts and the advantageous prices OBJ
tanned for them provided encourage
ment for the business situation this
week. Large payments were made by
country banks to local financial In
stitutions on loans carried over from
last year. The banks In the cotton
and rice districts are liquidating their
Indebtedness so rapidly that they are
expected to be clear long before jan
uary l. Bank deposits have increased
10 per cent and clearances 20 per oent
In the last fortnight.
Nearly every line Of wholesale trade
reports Its business for September
larger in dollars than for the same
month last year and the volume OF
business has been far greater than in
1920. The pace IL being maintained
this month and there is a general
expectation among jobbers that they
will do enough business this fall to
more than offset losses Of the spring
and summer.
In the retail trade sales for the
first ten days of October ran only
eight or nine per cent behind those
of last year in dollars, and October.
1920, was one OF tho best months
merchants here ever had. Nearly
every parish in Louisiana and the
greater part of Mississippi is re3oic-
ing over the revival Of tho lumber in
duBtrys
Evening star., 1921-10-12
OPPOSES U. S. VALUATION
UNDER FORDNEY TARIFF
American Chamber Of Commerce in
London Says Clauses Will
Be Handicap.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 12-Opposition
to clauses of the Fordney tariff bill
providing for American valuation of
imports was announced by the
American Chamber of Commerce here
today after careful consideration Of
the measure.
The chamber claims the clauses
must handicaD and prevent the free
exchange of goods. 1t contends 1t
would be difficult for American i'm
porters to ascertain the complete cost
of their foreign purchases until re-
ceived in the United States, and also
that it would be difficult for foreign
shippers to make quotations.
Suggestions that fiat increase
duty would be preferable to the val
uation clauses are put forward by the
chamber. which says it feels the
United States should foster and en-
courage the flow of goods between
itself and other countries as IAN un-
impaired flow of goods is the only
means Of creating funds for the pur-
chase of those American commodi-
ties, of which other nations stand in
need"
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Night Shifts Are Needed
to Meet Trade Demands
BY FRANK ID. 1IcLAIN.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The btAf.
PHILADELPHIA. October IL. -
Sweater and knit goods manufactur-
ers in this section. have been forced
to put on night shifts in some in
stances to meet the demand for their
products. This condition. 1t Is de-
clared by manufacturers. Is q result
Of the failure OF jobbers to place
their orders earlier In tho season.
This activity has extended to the un-
derwear trade and hosiery makers
also are being rushed for deliveries.
The outlook for woolens also has
frightened and manufacturers Of
clothing and overcoats are busy and
q tone nearer normal prevails in mar
kets for the staple. There has been
steady expansion in demand for
leather with firm prices. Iron and
steel inquiries have also taken q turn
for tho better and the employment
situation is improving with the in
crease in building operations.
The renewed activity in the repair
and maintenance activities Of the
Pennsylvania road also has tended to
relieve unemployment. The demand
for automobiles and accessories has
showed some improvement. but the
movement in used cars Is still slack.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
These Corset Specials for Tomorrow

WAISTLINE MODELS OF
SILK BROCHE with wide elas-
tic band at waist and very
straight hip; we'll boned at the
back. Sizes p to 26. Special,
$1.85.
A MODEL IN PINK COUTIL
for the average figure, with elas-
tic waistline; slightly raised at
the back; long, straight lines.
Special, $1.35.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
These Brassiere Specials for Tomorrow

TRIM M ED BRAS
SIERES, of splendid quail
ity firm muslin with TRIM
mings of fine embroidery
or heavy rich lace both
front and back. Sizes So
to 46. Special, Csc.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Commodity Reports
From Various Sections
Steel.


Considerable steel tonnage has been
absorbed by the railroads In the last
few days In the shape Of spikes. bolts
and anglo bars, and car repair shops
arc negotiating for shout $500 tons
of bars, plates and shapes.
MARTINS FERRY. Ohio. October II
this district. The LausHlin plant Of
the American Sheet Steel and Tin
Plato Company has been operating
dinarily it obtains it, steel supply
from Carnegie Steel Company. plants
at Miugo Junction and Bellaire. These
plants have not been in operation.
and steel has been coming from New
Castle Pa. and Younsweod. Ohio. Due
| ing only twelve mills this week. The
Benwood plant of the Wheeling Steel
Corporation, idle last week due to
steel shortage resumed in full today,
pany Increased its operations from
20 to 50 per cent. To supply the
plants, the company will start its
Top Mill furnace, in Wheeling, Thurs
day after a shutdown Of six months.
PITTSBURGH. October IL Especially.
The A. M. Byers Company. which
Girard, is operating its finishing de-
partment this week to produce skelp
for wrought iron manufactured at its
Pittsburgh plant.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. October IL
(SpeciaD.-Two charcoal furnaces
which have been idle since the first
Of the year were blown in this week.
The price of warm blast charcoal iron
is firm at $35 a ton furnace. ~
...t -. Coal.
NEW YORK, October 12 Especially.
THE bituminous coal market is
strong in this section. Dealers are
reporting better business and more
| is expected for the remainder of the
year. Domestic sizes Of anthracite
, are moving steadily.
Dry Goods.
FORT WORTH, October IL (Spe-
iai).-Both retail and wholesale dry
goods houses report steadily ad-
! vancing business throughout the
| southwest and declare that collec-
/! tons are good
PITTSBURGH, October IL Especially.
Retail buying in dry goods is holding
up well in response to strong news
paper Advertising campaigns, and
wholesalers also report excellent de-
| mand.
Lumber.
| SAN FRANCISCO, October IL (Spe-
}cial).-Lumber dealers predict higher
prices. as few mills ran at anything
| like capacity throughout the summer.
I The cut in transportation rates came
at a time when the season was about
ended.
l. Cottans.
L. NEW YORK, October II Especially.
THE output Of sheetings from many
Of the large mills has been sold mp
some months in advance, and while
Iconverters have advanced prices on a
number Of lines for November and
Evening star., 1921-10-12

R & G FRONT OR BACK
LACING CORSETS of pink cou-
til or mercerized broche; boned
lightly or firmly, as desired.
Waistline. low top or high bust
models. Special, $500.
PINK SATIN CORSETS of
unusual quality with medium long
hip; light boning and free hip
space. Sizes II to 2o. Special,
$Z85.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
WOMAN KILLED By BULL.

wINsTON-sALEM. N. c.. Octot
ia dispatch from Hickory ss
that Mrs. Lee White, flfty-nine w
of a prominent farmer of Alexand
county, was attacked by q bul: al
suffered injuries which resulted
her death. Farm dogs attacked d
maddenec animal, but it continu|
Its attack on Mrs. White until drivI
off by a farm employe with a club
Evening star., 1921-10-12
MISS BOOTH TO PRESIDE.
Commander of Salvation Army
Will Dedicate New Building.

SPARTANBURG, s. c., October 12.-
-Evangelfne Booth, commander Of
the Salvation Army in the United
States, will, next Saturday afternoon.
dedicate the new Salvation Army
building in this city, which has just
been completed. it was announced.
More than fifty leading Salvation Army
officials from throughout the south will
be here for the occasion.
Miss Booth will also occupy the
pulpit of the First Baptist Church Sun
day morning, and will deliver an ad-
dress in the Converse College audi
torium Sunday night.
Evening star., 1921-10-12

BANDEAUX, of pink
or white rep, or basket
weave, wide tapes over
the shoulder :; fastening in
the back. Sizes 81 to AZ.
Special &c.
Down Stairs Store.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
GRAIN FOR SUFFERERS.
Bulgarian Communists Make Pur-
chase for Stricken Russians,

SOFIA. October 10.-Bulgarian COM
tity of grain for the relief of famine
suffers in Russia
The price of the grain was very
high, but the communists We're able
to collect 45.000,000 levas. normally
s. ,6S6, 900. for their relief measures.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
FAMOUS CRUISER PASSES.

Tho armored cruiser Pittsburgh.
formerly the Pennsylvania. will be
placed out Of commission next satur-
day. Her last active assignment was
a. flagship Of the Mediterranean
squadron, with Rear Admiral H Mel.
Huso in command.
Evening star., 1921-10-12

FRONT FASTENING
BANDEAUX, of heavy
pink broche with elastic
at the back; same quality
in back closing models.
Sizes 81 to 46. Special,
Sc.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
BUT FEW LINES OF ENDEAVOR.
THAT DO NOT SHOW ADVANCES
Buoyancy Of South on Cotton Rise Is
Reflected in Chicago Area-Situ-
alton Elsewhere.

December deliveries, these prices have
been Withdrawn almost Immediately
as the output Is sold up.
BOSTON, October ~ Especially
The New England cotton textile CEN
ters are receiving increased ship
ments Of the raw staple this month.
This reflects increased activity at the
mills. ~
Evening star., 1921-10-12
SHIP LOST; PASSENGERS SAFE.

NATCHEZ, Miss, October 12.-The
Royal Route steamboat Percy Swain
sank after striking hidden obstruc-
tion at Gibson's Landing, twenty-four
miles above Natchez. all of the crew
and passengers were saved and por-
tion of the freight was taken off.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Knit Goods,

NEW YORK. October IL Especially.
The demand for heavy sweaters for
men and boys has increased strongly
within the last week and wholesalers
arc being pressed for immediate de-
livery.
FORT WORTH. October II (Spe-
ciaD.-Bankers, farmers and stock
growers OF New Mexico, Oklahoma
and Texas gathered here today to try
to find some means OF raising addi-
t1onal money for loans to live stock
growers who still are In financia!
distress. 1T 10 proposed to form a
private company which will supple
ment the loans made by the War
Finance Corporation.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
FuFu.

NEW YORK, October IL Especially
The retail demand for furs at present
is strongest for the smaller pieces.
according to furriers. Sales of these
neckpieces exceed those of last year.
but SO far the demand for fur coats
has not equaIed the movement Of last
year.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Hfdea.

MONTEVIDEO. October IL Especially.
The latest movement of Importance
in the hide market Is reported to be
the sale of 1000 Swift Montevideos at
$4S.25 Argentine per kilo, which is
equivalent to about 17A cents a
pound in American money.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Notes.

since August. 1916.
Notes.
CHICAGO. October IL (SpeciaD.-
The work of tearing down the old
Grand Pacific Hotel property for the
SEQ, 100000 has begun. Work also Is
in progress toward the completion Of
the new home Of the Chicago Federal
Reserve Bank. These two operations
are the largest building enterprises
now under way here.
PHILADELPHIA, October IL (Spe-
cia).-Delegates here for the conven-
ton Of the American Association of
Advertising Agencies declared that.
thermometer. the busines situation
would approach normal early next
year and perhaps before.
NEW YORK. October 12 Especially.
Automobile engineers now are recon-
nending as a measure to reduce ex-
pense Of automobile and tire manu-
facture that fewer tire and rim sizes
mend that only five rim sizes and nine
tire sizes be regarded as standard
This, they say, would release a large
amount Of capital now tied up in stock
and machinery.
READING, Pa. October IL Especially.
Tho diversihcation of industries in
this section has been instrumental in
avoiding much distress because of un-
employment, according to a recent sur
vey Of industrial conditions. There
are about 1000 men idle here, the ma
jority OF whom are normally employed
in the iron, steel and building trades
The textile industries, however, are
employing thousands of women, and
the majority of families did not suffer
the loss Of all income when work be-
came slack III the steel mills. as many
Of their female members continued to
be employed.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Flour.

MINNEAPOLIS. October II <Spe-
cial).-Flour in this section has de-
clined to new low levels. Local mills
are quoting family patents at $7.45
to $7.10, the lowest prices named
since August. 1916.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
ADVERTISEMENT
HOW MILLIONS
NOW END CORNS

They First Stop the Pain Instantly
.r This Easy Way
Some years ago a famous expert
found new way to end corns.
A laboratory of world wide fame
adopted and produced it.
Thousands OF people tonight
will stop the pain throbbing and
then bid farewell to corns. Corn
troubles everywhere have largely
disappeared.
The way is Blue-jay-the liquid
or the plaster. Apply it by a
touch. The pain stops instantly.
The whole corn soon loosens and
comes out.
The way is gentle. easy, quick
and sure. 1t is scientific Quit
old ways anu try this one now.
Watch what it does to one corn.
Join your friends, who never
let a corn pain twice. Begin to-
night.
Your druggist has
Liquid or Plaster
Blue-jay
stops pain-ends corns
a Bauer & Black product
Evening star., 1921-10-12
New Fall Underwear
For Women, Misses and Children
Very Attractively Underpriced

Women's Fine Ribbed
Union Suits
Special, $1.50
OF medium weight with
high neck and elbow
sleeves; ankle and knee
lengths: open drawers
with reinforced seat;
broad stitching across
back. Low neck, no
sleeves and knee-length
style with reinforced
seat and arm pits.
Women's Fine Ribbed
Cotton Shirts
Special, SOC
In we'll shaped styles;
medium heeced; high
neck and long sleeves.
Down Stairs Store.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Electrical Equipment.

PITTSBURGH. October IL (spe-
cial).-The demand for electrical
equipment Is expanding. The West
inghouse Electric Company now is
operating Its plants here on a basis
of 40 per cent Of capacity, while other
plants In this section are increasing
their outputs.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Jewelry.

NEW YORK. October IL (SpeciaD.-
The disappearance Of the Russian
diamonds from the European markets
has inspired new confidence in dealers
in this country that business soon
will show Improvement In those
Jewels.
Evening star., 1921-10-12

That is what doing in the corset section of
Down Stairs Store Corset satisfaction does not necessarily
expensive garment good corse should not cost
much formerly You get durable we'll fitting gar
very reasonable price corset that will hold its
shape give fashionable lines and comfortable is within
the reach of every
Dependable makes; up-to-date styles; higl-c1ass
terias-nodels all carefully and houghully selectedand
give cheerful and attention your needs all
times.
Evening star., 1921-10-12

OI1IS1l = i l11O N4OOSO
Cotton Drawers
Special, Csc
OF good weight with fiat
stitch seams; open seat
with broad flap; ankle
length.
Children's Heavy
Weight Union Suits
75c, 81 and SIPS
With fiat stitched seams;
drop seat; ankle length;
button across back with
strong muslin band. For
children 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, II
and 16 years of age.
Evening star., 1921-10-12
Extra Special
1000 Yards
Chanbray
10c yard

In the face of the
rise in price of cotton
we are again offering
at the same price this
splendid quality cham
bray, for which there
has been such a great
demand.
Evening star., 1921-10-12

L. NEW YORK, October IL (Special).
THE output Of sheetings from many
Of the large mills has been sold mp
some months in advance, and while
converters have advanced prices on a
J number Of lines for November and
Evening star., 1921-10-12
New Felt Hats
Very Specially Underpriced
$1.75

Quite the rage are these new felt sport hats which
50 light and 20 Becoming complete range Of the
seasons popular shades IS included.
Dvws
Evening star., 1921-10-12

Lumber.
SAN FRANCISCO, October IL (Spe-'
cial).-Lumber dealers predict higher
prices, as few mills ran at anything
like capacity throughout the summer.
The cut in transportation rates came
at a time when the season was about
ended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11

The cotton goods market was
steady all week, with prices In
the gray or unfinished goods divi-
sion showing exceptional strength
and small advances.
Trading was not of exceptionally
large proportions, but the continue
Gus demand has strengthened the
belief of sellers that surplus stocks
have been exhausted and that de-
mand will be good for . long time
to come.
In some cases buyers are willing
to 90 further into the future con-
tracts Percaies, ginghams, and
outing flannels. New York reports.
as well sold. giving the mills about
all the business they can handle
up to the first Of September.
Bleached goods and sheetings were
more active and some sellers Of
wash goods report an increased
demand for their products.
More activity was seen in the
yarn markets, demand coming
from the underwear and tire trades.
which have been dormant for many
months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11
Silrs.

Silks are passing through the
usual late spring let-down in &C.
tivity, but large producers are con-
hdent Of . good fall season. which
they expect will begin this month.
Raw silk prices again are show
ing Instability and II Is felt that
prices will 90 lower.
Indications point to q cessation
of operations. at least temporarily.
by the imperial syndicate in Japan
at tho end of this month. stimuli
taneously with the beginning OF
marketing the new crop. This. 1t
10 felt, means lower prices.
In retail circles silks are report
cd to be moving actively.
SILK hosiery is extremely active.
although trade and hosiery mills
that are not affected by strikes
have about all the business they
can handle for the next two or
three months In some cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11
Apparel.

The Wholesale apparel trades
are experiencing the normal drop
In activities Of between seasons.
The mons clothing market. will
enter the fall season next week.
when the largest manufacturers in
all important producing centers
will open their fall lines to the
trade. They anticipate fair buy
Ing Of . conservative nature.
The spring season has been sat-
isfactory from the manufacturers
standpoint. The retailer has still
the greater, portion Of his spring
selling season ahead Of him.
All lines Of apparel were ad-
verse1y affected last week by the
Indictment weather In this section
Of the country. A slight softening
Of retail prices for mems clothing
was noticed. but the break has not
been Of large proportions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11

Although realizing that the pres
emit condition of the trade leaves
much to be desired, the opinion
was expressed last week at the
annual convention of the Tanners
Council of the United States that
the shoe and leather trades were
gradually returning to normally.
Buyers in the shoe market last
week appeared to be more liberal
in ordering for the fall trade.
Interest again was conferred on
the Chicago hide market, Sub
stantial advances in prices on calf
skins were noted and IL is believ-
ed that the operations OF tanners
have cleaned up most of the avail
able supplies in Chicago and other
important centers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11
s. L. Crom,ueU Leads
~ Y. Stock Exchange

NEW YORK May 11.-seymour
L. Cromwell member of the stock
brokerage nrm of Strong. sturgis
4 Co., has been chosen president Of
the New York Stock Exchange. In
line with earlier predictions. the
election taking place yesterday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. Cromwell received $50 votes
out Of a possible 357. four votes
being blank and three scattering.
Warren B. Nash was elected treas
urer. while other officers selected
included the following: Members OF
the governing committee to serve
four years. Robert Glendinning
Walter L. johnson, Charles T. Low
ering, Peter J. Maloney, william B.
Potts, William II. Remick. Joseph
II. Seaman. +. II. II. Simmons, Cast
mir !. Stralem and Howard r. Whit
'ney. William w. Heaton was elect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-11

Sweeping changes or oSvelop-
ments In the general business ait
uatisn were lacking during the
past week. Price changes wers
mainly Of . minor character. and
served only to emphasis the
growing impression that stabili-
sation If not actually here. 10 not
far off.
Confidence Ia present prices 10
Increasing. ~ evidenced ~ she
willingness Of dealers 20 extend
the commitments, particularly In
the textile and allied trades. nnr-
there ahead than at any time In
the last year. The recovery I'm this
direction. however. 10 stiA small.
scarcely more than an Indication,
apoording to trade leaders. but 10
the basic Of much optimism regard
Ing the future.
.Uttsrances Of bankers and busi-
ness leaders In the bankers execu-
tive committee session ut Pine
hurst and At the foreign trade
council convention in Cleveland
were mainly optimistic. tempered
with . certain amount of caution.
The general impression 10 that
the country's finances are sound,
that liquidation has about run its
course. but that fun revival Of
business waits upon the settlements
Of the transportation problem. in
tsrnal taxes and tariff. and the
political restoration Of Europe. to-
gsthsr with some plan OF financing
foreign trade.
In connection with foreign trade
some progress has been made by
the various Edge law corporations
in financing shipments to Europe.
but ~ yet this has not developed
sufficiently to relieve the general
situation.
Retail trade last week was hamp-
cred by unreasonable weather. and
some effect Of this was reflected
in the wholesale markets.
On the whole. however. business
in the local wholesale markets In
textiles, apparel. shoes, ETC.. was
far from discouraging. In the tex
tile field manufacturers assert that
the volume Of business II showing
a steady, although slow growth,
but that present profits are too
small as q basis for continuous
operation.
Opinion u divided concerning
the methods to be used in increas-
ing profts. Some assert that
prices must rise. while others take
the view that the margin Of profits
can be increased only by decreas-
ing costs Of, production. Others
believe that q course in which both
elements appear will solve the prob
lem.
OF the textile raw materials cot
ton and wool appear to be at rock
bottom. Raw silk. however, 10
showing . downward tendency at
present, which may continue for
some time. The price of raw silk.
II is remembered. has been arti-
ficially pegged by q government
backed syndicate In japan.