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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
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president at Confer
ence Plans to Hold
no Fordney Bill Until
Tax Bill Passes

washington, July 27.-Virtual
agreement was said today to have
boen reached at a dinner confer
euce at the white house last night
I Tor senate consideration Of tax
revision legislation before the
permanent tariff act is taken up
nv that body. A number of sena-
tors were President Harding's
guests and the legislative situa-
tion was said to have been dis
cussed extensively.
White house officials had moth
Ning to say about the conference
today. The presidents former as
sOciates in the senate were said
to have advised him that the fl
nance committee would not have
the house tariff bill ready for
consideration short of five or six
weeks.
American valuation provisions
In the tariff bill were discussed
and there were reports today that
1.-The president did not favor the
policy.
President Harding told his
guests he hoped both branches of
congress could recess from the
middle Of August to the latter
part Of September or the first of
October, but was reported as op-
posed to any recess of either body
until the tax revision bill has
passed the house, leaving the SEN
ate finance committee to work on
Doth tax and tariff measures dur
ing the recess.
Republican leaders said today
the senate program was for pass
age OF the Kellogg substitute for
'ne Norris agricultural export fl
nancing bill, the Willis-Campbell
antl-beer bill, and the Capper-
lmcher bill for government reg
alation of future trading on grain
exchanges before adjournment.
Ihe allied debt refunding bin,
"nlcn occupied about half of the
conference last night, it was said.
ana the railroad funding measure.
yesterday by the
president, were said to be slated
LOT postponement. Mr.. Harding
was informed that both of these
! Oiiis would be difficult to pass and
y taAe considerable time and he
", was understood to have agreed to
'Helr deferment until after recess.
discussion of the congressional
program I with house leaders also
% Planned by the president.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
Hughes Sends Demand for
Released of Held
AS Prisoners By Russians
Landlords Ask
So for Showing
Tenants Rooms

X Toronto, July 27. - Some y
X landlords here are asking 4
X prospective tenants So for 4
X the privilege, Of looking at 4
X apartments. \
X Complaining to the news 4
X papers today about it, one 4
x house hunter said a landlord \
X told him the So would not \
X apply on the rent IL he 4
\; should accept the apartment. 4
\ II charge you SO to look y
X at the place. said the land i
X lord. 1T has nothing to do 4
X with the rent" 4
X 4
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
$25 Fine Assessed
Driver Who Had No
Licenses On Truck

When e. c. Cameron, driver for
the E. c. Cross meat market,
pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon
in the justice court to the charge
of operating his machine without
license plates, he was fined SIS
by Judge G. e. Unruh. He paid
his fine.
Cameron was arrested yesterday
by X. r. Bloom, state traffic Off
Ger.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
Another Plea
to Free Debs

6. AShington, July 27.-Auoth-
n.hp pea Tor release of Eugene v.
=, Hna other war time prison.
sp-,. n vas presented to President
rss..g ING today by a delegation
sns snsssshtng ss the socialist party
:. - 'ne political amnesty commit
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27

Boston, July 27.-Motion pic
lures Of the Dempsey-Carpentier
prize fight at Jersey City will not
be allowed to be shown in fremont
Temple, according to the decision
of the trustees OF that church,
This means that the church will
lose about $4,000 that, 1t is said,
could be made by showing the
film.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
No Trace Is Found
of Aurora Thieves

Sheriff o. d. Bower said today
that no progress has been made
by operatives of his office in the
quest for the burglars who early
Tuesday morning robbed the
Kraus & Saddler general merchan-
disc store at Aurora Of goods
valued at $4,000. A further in
vestigation of the case was being
made by officers this afternoon
Entrance was gained by the
thieves by smashing through two
doors. No cash was taken.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
IL 1|mATUm Sent RUSSIA
J. Henry AIbers Dies
Of Paralysis at
Milwaukee

Portland, Ore. July 27-J. Henry Albers retired million
aire miller of Portland whose conviction the charge
violation of the espionage act recently aside by
United States supreme court through confession of by
the solicitor general and retra of the ordered died
today at his home in Milwaukee, Portland suburb, of
paralySis
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27

cation, dispatched July rs has
not been made public. II is un-
derstood, however. to be a brief
insistence that the Americans be
released before there can be any
thought of better relations be-
tween the United States and Rus
sia. This action was taken In the
name OF humanity and because all
efforts to secure the release Of the
Americans, made through DR..
Nansen of the Red Cross, have
failed.
Course Not Indicated
What course will be taken by
the United States, II the soviet
authorities ignore or refuse to ac-
cede to the demands, was not in
dicated.
The dispatch of the communica-
tion was timed so 1t would reach
the Russians simultaneously with
the message sent by Secretary
Hoover in response to the appeal
made by Maxim Korky. The state
departments message is regard
ed officially as wholly independ-
ent of the Hoover-G -Gorky corre-
spondence.
There are now Leld as prison
ers in Russia eight or ten Ameri-
cans. A larger number are believ-
ed to be detained within the bor-
ders of Russia, some of whom are
restricted to limited areas.
Message Received
Riga, Letyia, July 27.-An Of
ficial demand by Secretary OF
State Hughes for the release of
American prisoners in Russia was
handed by Consul Albrecht to
Leonid Stark, the bolshevist min
ister here last night.
The demand of Secretary
Hughes read:
THE American government is
advised that despite the repeated
efforts OF DR.. Nansen on its behalf
to secure the release of the Amer
ican prisoners in Russia, they are
still held in a most serious plight.
"In the name OF humanity the
government demands Of
the soviet authorities that Amer
lean prisoners be at once released.
1t manifestly is impossible for
the American authorities to coun-
tenance measures for relief for the
distress in Russia while our cit
izens are detained"
Maxim Gorky, It was learned
today, has telegraphed to John
Miller, the Riga representative OF
the American relief administra-
tion, saying that the connmunica-
tion of Herbert Hoover as head
of the relief administration, with
regard to American relief for the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27

The navy department has in
formed Senator MeNsry that sub
chaser 2s5 will be ordered to Ban
don for the Pythian celebration
beginning there July 2s.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
Text of Curt Communication Not Made Pub
lie Understood To Be Brief Insistance
That Americans BE Freed Before There
Can BE Any Relations With Russia

Washington, July 27-Forma demand for release of
American prisoners Russia has been made the
authorities by Secretary Hughes The state department
advised today that the communication had been handed
Albrecht.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27

The voice is an almost infallible
sign in an expert Of the state Of
your health.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27
Circulation

average for 1920. $3.50
eoruJation of Salem 1900. 1858:
1910. 14,094; 1920, 1879
,,arion County 1920. 47,177j
polk county, 14,1sl
,,ambsr of Audit Bureau OF Circu-
,atiion. Associated Press Fun
Leased Wire
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-07-27

OREGON: Tonight and Thurs
day fair. moderate westerly winds
LOCAL: Southerly winds. clear.
maximum yesterday so. minimum
today z: riv4er 3 feet and falling
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
u. 8, STEEL REPORT.

NEW YORK, March 23.-In antic-
ipation Of the excellent showing made
ty the U. 8. Steel Corporation in its
1920 report. considerable buying OF
steel common developed.
The word was passed round Gus
toners rooms that the report would
be made public today and would show
O very strong cash position.
Those who have kept in close touch
with steel conditions, will not be sur
prised, as they realize that the de-
preston did not set In until toward
the close of 1920.
However, the report that will give
ar accurate indication Of current con-
ditions will be the statement of in
come for the current quarter. to be
ISSUED on April 20. This Will uh-
coubtedly show a considerable falling
off in income as compared with the
corresponding quarter Of 1919.
Production has been decreasing ana
untitled tonnage is being reduced.
Far-sighted traders are waiting 4
hange in the corporation's price
Iolicy before turning bullish on th5
81 cells.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Hos;ery and Underwear

Increased activity. was reported
in the Wholesale markets for spring
underwear and medium and high
grade lines Of hosiery last week.
The demand for spring under
wear apparently is larger than the
available supply. and a shortage
is reported in many centers.
Retailers, unable to procure all
their requirements from Jobbers,
are seeking new sources, and ar-
cumulations at mills are being
worked down. Some mills report
reserve stocks completely wiped
out
Many representative lines Of fall
knitted underwear have been open
ed to the trade Mt prices about DO
per cent less than last year.
As yet there has been no rush to
place orders. The underwear mills
are running about 5 per cent Of
normal and some manufacturers
are inclined to take q pessimistic
view Of the future.
curtaiiment in production will lead
to a visible shortage in the nesr
future and force buyers into the
market. Present prices. say man
ufacturers, are as low as possible,
and disregard overhead expenses
In most cases.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
TREASURY RECEIPTS
EXCEED ESTIMATES
Tax Total Still Falls Short of
1919 Figure, However-MeI-
lon Seeks Remedy.

Federal revenues this year will ex-
ceed earlier estimates, and decreases
in receipts by the Treasury will not
seriously affect the Secretary of the
Treasury's program of financing the
Governments needs, revenue officials
declared today.
Payments on income and profits
taxes in the first installment, paid bv
taxpayers March Is. now have passed
$500, 00O,0 AS officials went ahead
with their tabulation of the prelimi
nary figures sent in by revenue col.
letcors, Ii was believed that this total
would be easily increased by another
500, 900, 900. Last year, in the same
period, the revenues amounted to
nearly $500, 900, 900.
Secretary Mellon was informed to-
day that II may be several days be-
fore a complete estimate of the prob
able revenues this year from 1920
earnings can be completed. Returns
now in hand. however, have definite
ly dispelled fears of officials Of any
very large deficit in the tax receipts
during the present year.
As soon as revenue prospects for
the year are clearly outlined Secre-
tary Mellon expects to resume his
conference with Senate and House
relative to changes in pres
ent tax rates, and also the problem
of tapping possible new sources of
revenue, to make up for expected
deficits. The extent OF the decrease
in the Treasury's normal receipts
must be known before the Secretary
and his advisers can proceed with
program which will afford a founda-
tion for tax revision
The Washington times., 1921-03-23

Developments of the week
in the textile and allied mar
kets, although of minor i'm
portance, clearly indicated
that, in the main, the down.
ward price trend continues,
but at a more moderate rate
than last year.
That lower quotations are
beginning to attract buyers
was revealed in more eager
bidding for certain types Of
merchandise.
Weakness in the markets
was most apparent in raw
materials. Raw cotton con-
tinued its downward course,
followed by primary cotton
goods, and to some extent by
primary cotton goods, and to
some extent by hosiery and
underwear.
Nominal quotations for raw silk
continued unchanged. but buyers
asserted that some sellers were
shading prices for quick transac-
tions
Finished silk goods, however.
seemed to be firm in price. with
buying only slightly under that OF
the preceding week.
Continued activity in selling
woolens and worsted for the com
Ing fall season has not yet ex-
erted any appreciable influence on
the raw wool market, with the re-
locally, although lower in Australia
and England.
1t is Becoming clearer that prices
on raw products are controlled
largely by the supply, which in
the case of cotton and wool Is ex-
On finished products, however;
since buying is more OF the hand
to mouth character. the size of the
supply does not figure so much In
day TO Gay prices as the location
the firmness and reported scarcity
of some items in the cotton goods
field and the furry in spring un-
derwear.
This, The purchasing power %, Of the the
as an influential element In PLAN
ming the manufacture of apparel,
textiles, etc. Further widespread
wage cuts have brought this sub
ject into the spot light again. and
merchants and manufacturers are
endeavoring to draw a safe con-
clusion, as to its possible effect
upon the spending possibilities and
proclivities of the working classes.
AS revealed by present retail
trade, there has been a decided
shift in buying operations among
the public. Purchasing by the
middle or salaried class Is believed
to have been increased by price
levels more within range Of this
type of customer.
The so-called wealthy and the
working classes seem to be econ.
omizing. The increased buying OF
one class apparently has about off.
set the decreased purchasing OF
the other two with the result that
total sales, except in the country's
sore spots" where Industrial de-
preston is still keenly felt, are
holding up remarkably we'll
Considered by sections, the Pa
cific coast district Is showing a
good retail volume at present, ac-
cording to the business that retail
ers in that section are placing with
wholesalers here.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Cobtons

Price weakness in the raw cotton
market and in the market for pri-
mary cotton goods continued to be
the chief feature of this division OF
the textile trade last week.
Gray or unfinished goods have
declined SO far that many mills are
refusing to follow the market down
tion rather than book orders at
In the last few days of the week
some of the largest buyers Of gray
goods put in bids for sizable guam.
titles of merchandise at prices
slightly under the market.
buying was better on Friday and
Saturday, and on the latter day
sellers were holding prices firm at
about an eighth-cent advance over
Fridays close. =,
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Woolens

Further progress in booking er-
ders for the coming fall season IN
woolens and worsteds was made
last week. Additional lines OF
mems suitings and on womens fab-
rics were offered to the trade ana
found a fairly ready response.
The impression prevails among
BUYERS that prices are stabilized Tor
the season, at least. but the pos
sibilities Of distribution through
clothing channels are still clouded
and hinders the volume OF cioth
business.
Some clothing manufacturers,
and this applies to the makers OF
women's as we'll as mems clothing,
are skeptical of the ability OF the
trade to turn out garments AT
prices that will suit con sumers
purses next fall and winter, be-
case of high labor costs.
The Withdrawal of some lines OF
goods has created 'unfavorable
Comment among buyers, some OF
whom charge that the Withdrawals
have been made purely for their
possible effect upon the market.
Raw wool continued to lag. Wool
growers feel confident that the
new Administration will place an
embargo on wool for their protec-
ton, or a tariff.
The possibility of such a move
has not excited wool dealers or
mills to any greater activity In
Covering on supplies.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Silks

The readjustment in silks ap-
pears to have been more complete
than in most other textile lines.
Business In finished silks Is go
ing ahead at a good rate despite
renewed weakness In the raw SILK
market Both buyers and sellers
are constr aimed to hold business TO
short time limits and avoid con-
tracts that will not be consumrnat-
ed until far into the future.
Fall silks are not talked Of yet
to any extent, manufacturers ap-
parentIy being satisfied with filling
the demands for the current sea-
son. -
The favored fabrics are still the
.repes and taffetas, with sport silks
for summer wear coming INTO
stronger demand with the nearing
Of their season for use.
The raw silk market presents
many contradictions. Trading was
fairly active in some houses last
week, but others were reported to
be cutting prices. Coarse sizes are
stiil in largest demand.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
A ASTROLOGICAL MOVEMENT.

A broker who has been consistently
bearish for eighteen months and who
steadfastly refuses to become bullish,
characterizes the latest rally as
psychological movement"
He insists that the better feeling
Is largely due to the influence OF
spring and the hope of immediate I'M
provement in economic conditions.
while it Is unpleasant not to re
TN optimist," he says, the confirmed
cptimist has found 1t an expensive
amusement in the last fifteen months.
Time will cure, and time alone. all the
evils that exist today. We are on the
right road, but labor and economy
r1ust win the cause"
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
HOTELS EXPECT BIG SEASON
THIS YEAR.

Returning from two-weeks'
cruise in Florida waters. Roy Car
ruthers. managing director of the
Waldorf-Astoria. OF New York. yes
terday said that the business slump
throughout the country during the
last few months has had no notice
able effect on the hotel business In
that section. He added:
Il visited every prominent resort
and hotel from Tampa to Key West
and back to Palm Beach, Miami and
Ormond and everywhere the business
was big. and, while early to make
prediction, hotel men said that they
expected to round out the biggest
season in history this year. There
has been a great deal of building In
FLORIDA, and many sales of ground,
on which new cottages and hotels
will be erected this year"
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Jevvelry

Optimism in the trade is unlimit-
ed regarding the outlook this year.
despite the discouraging conditions
throughout the country.
Retailers reported that there II
a steady but small demand for
their moderate priced goods.
Business in the wholesale line Is
still unfavorable, although a slight
increase in the orders received has
been perceptible.
Stocks are gradually nearing
consumption, and leading factors
believe that the time 10 approach
ing when the retailer must como
into the market on q larger scale
than ne has been doing.
Conservative buying appears to
be the policy which is being strict
ly adhered to by purchasers.
Prices have remained firm, and
as vet no reductions on jewelry
have been announced by leading
trade men. Some reductions have
been made by q few retailers, lead
ers say, but these have been oc-
casioned by the need Of ready cash
or In the effort to liquidate their
stocks,
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Leather

Gradual Improvement in the
leather trade was reported last
week. Tanners appear to maintain
an attitude Of conservatism, order
ing in small quantities only.
Unconflrmed reports Of renewed
trading with Russia In sole leather
have added unbounded optimism to
the entire trade.
The demand for leather special
ties has continued beyond all ex-
pectatious. 1t wae presumed that
the buying for the holidays would
abate soon, but all indications seem
to point to a fairly good spring
business.
The demand for certain varieties
Is said to be in excess Of the sup
ply, though trading in staple lines
is somewhat restricted. While
footwear statesmen are In the field
for late spring orders, new busi-
ness now develops more slowly.
Little consideration ts yet being
given to fall buying.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
Published Each Week in the Interests of Washington
Industrial Building and Business Firms
Trade DEVELOPMENTS of the Week

the retail market for spring attire.
At present women's dresses and
past week brought out a good de-
mand for mems spring overcoats.
Other items are still dragging to
a great extent.
One Of the brightest spots in
the wholesale markets is the chill
dren's clothing trade. In which
great activity in buying was wilt
messed last week, in preparation
for Easter.
The delay in beginning spring
manufacturing operations has re-
suited in a noticed scarcity OF de-
sirable merchandise, and buyers
for retail establishments have been
doing considerable shopping to
make up stocks they need:
Retail trade Is not overly brisk,
but the majority Of retailers are
believed to have underbouyht for
the business that has come 20 them.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
BIG DEMAND NOW FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

L. G. McHugh, a representative OF
one of the biggest manufacturers of
road building materials, roofing ana
other building materials, says the out
look for business firms In this line.
from manufacturers to contractors
and builders. has changed almost
overnight from a feeling of depres-
sion and stagnation to one OF hustle
hustle and optimism. He adds:
1.-The hundreds of statesmen In our
line of business have for the past nve
months been missionaries Of business
optimism. with just about the en-
couragement of missionaries every
where the world over. .....-..
Now. with the recently passed law
regarding taxes on new homes. ana
The Washington times., 1921-03-23

In finished goods the market is
spotty. Business already on the
books will carry many mills and
converters for a month or more,
slowly.
Against this is a curreRt demand
for spot merchandise in some OF
the cotton goods classes. notably
gipghams. bleached goods, !percalcs.
and voiles. Such goods, however.
are wanted for immediate delivery
only, and are not being ordered for
future delivery to any great ex-
tent.
Mapped goods, such as domcts
and canton flannels for fall, were
last week following the price re-
visions made late In the previous
week.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
OPTIMISTIC ON MOTORS.

More cheerful reports from aut ONO
bile centers have inspired a better
feeling toward the motor stocks
Studebaker Is the most popular; good
buying has been going on for the
past week.
With the cash dividend of per
cent off Chandler, some liquidation
has developed. 1t is believed, how
over. that SO long as the dividend
was paid this quarter it will be main
taired throughout the year, and many
traders who purchased last week are
still holding their st ock.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
MORE PLANTS RESUME.

The Estate Stove Company of Ham
ilton. Ohio, will resume operations
IN a few days with l25 moulders.
The plant which has oeen shut down
since December, has completed sew
eral additions to it's buildings.
The McAdoo Shirt Companys fac
tory at McAdoo, Pa, Is operating at
full force after a long shutdown.
1t has received ORDERS sufficient to
keep running for the whole year.
The Southwestern Steel Company's
foundry at Springfield, Mo-, recently
moved from Sand Springs. Okla, will
open soon. and the American Creosot-
ing plant, in the same city, has re-
opened with a force of fifty men.
after having been closed since jan
uary II.
The Washington times., 1921-03-23
MEXICAN PORT IMPROVEMENTS.

improvements to harbors and ports
on the Pacific coast are planned by
the Mexican government, at an esti-
mated cost of 32,00O.0OO pesos, equal
to $4,000, 900 in American money.
Part of the construction work is
repopted to have been awarded to f.
X. Smoot, the American builder of
the Manzanillo wharves. This con-
tract calls for additional improve
ments at Manzanillo, Guaymas ana
Mazatlan. A breakwater and piers
will be built at Mazatlan and Quay
mas.