Evening star., 1921-09-12
BIG IMPROVEMENT INDICATED
IN BUSINESS IN NEW ENGLAND
Financiers and Manufacturers See Far
Reaching Results of the Advance in
Price of Cotton.

in platinum are taken to presage 4 de-
mand for the more expensive pieces.
Hides.
BUENOS AIRES. September IL (Spe-
cial).-It is reported here that Brit
ish hide buyers have purchased 1000
Armour La Plata steers at $46.50.
Coal.
NEW YORK. September 12 (Spe-
ciaD.-The continuation of warm
weather has had restraining effect
on the demand for anthracite coal
FOR domestic uses in this section.
WILKES BARRE, Pa, September
IL tSpecfaD.-It is reported here that
the anthracite miners of this district
1avor asking an increase of 40 per
cent in wages and seven-hour day
when the present wage agreement ex-
pres, April l, 1922. with time and
half for overtime and double time for
Sundays and holidays.
Brick.
HAVERSTRAW. N Y, September IL
(SpeclaD.--lt is estimated by brick
manufacturers that at the rate brick
now is being consumed In this district
the demand will exceed the supply
made in the New York territory.
About hundred and fifty million
brick are being sold month.
Peanuts.
PETERSBURG. Va. September IL
Will be only about so per cent OF
normal. and has failed entirely in
some sections because of severe
drought.
STANISLAUS. Calf. September IL
(SpeciaD D.-The peach crop of this sec
tion. estimated to exceed 10000 tons
has been harvested entirely. Prices
paid growers ranged from $35 to $50
a ton.
HARTFORD. Conn, September II
tSpecial.)-The state agricultural de-
partment estimates that the Connec-
ticut peach crop will exceed 100000
baskets for the season.
NEW YORK September l2 (Spe-
season were placed ON sale here to-
day. They came from Washington
state and wholesaled at about 8 cents
a pint basket
RIO JANIERO. September 12 tSpe-
ciaD.-The production of rubber in
some of the provinces of this country
has been cut to Is per cent of nor
NAL, because of the low prices OBJ
tanning. the increased cost of produc-
ton. and large stocks on hand in
other parts of the world.
AKRON. Ohio. September II (Spe.
ciaD Tire companies have mad. a
gradual reduction in production
schedules and these are not expected
to be increased materially until mex,
year Firestone has cut production
while the Goodrich and Goodyear
companies have made similar cuts
NEW YORK, September IL tSpe-
ciaD.-Large tire factories are maxi
ing inquiries for future positions in
rubber and there has been considera-
BILE buying for delivery next spring
Burlap.
ciaD.-Prices for burlaps in this market
are very firm and decidedly stronger
for the heavier weights.
Knit Goods.
NEW YORK, September IL (Spe-
ciaD.-An increase in the price OF
hosiery and underwear was predict
ed today by Henry Van Holland. sec
retary of the National Association OF
Knit Goods, selling agents, as a result
Of the rise in cotton.
Dry Goods.
CHICAGO, September IL Especially
Retail merchants are expected 10
place many additional orders for
spring delivery this week. Statesmen
on the road report increasing busi-
ness and collections are satisfactory
Wool.
BOSTON. September ~ Especially
There have been further reductions
of the heavy stocks of medium woods
in this market. Buying orders have
injected confident feeling into the
market, although many orders appar-
emily have been split up into small
lots so as to give little excuse for
holders to advance prices.
Oils.
NEW YORK. September 12 Especially
The consumption of lubrcating oils
now is reported to exceed production
and old stocks are being satisfactorily
reduced.
Hardware.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, September 12
(SpeciaD.-A 10 per cent wage reduc-
ton affecting about 700 workmen and
executives employed by the Chapman
Valve Company was put into effect
today.
NEW YORK. September II fSpe-
tember) r).-Corroders report that the
demand for white lead continues very
good and that they are slightly be-
hind in deliveries.
NEW YORK. September II (Spe-
ciaD.-The fall auction sale of rugs