Evening Star Newspaper, March 12, 1926, Page 29

STABLE PRIGES SEEN IN'TEXTILE TRADE Big Cotton Crop and Better Mill Practicg in New England Factors. BY J. C. ROYLE. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, March time a field hand in the & at a mule right now New England feels better ahout it. announcement ideal weather conditions brought marked encouragement to Northern textile men. An executive of one of the most powerful of the cotton tex- tile associations admitted frankly to- day that curtailment of cotton acre- age was acutely feared by New Lng- land mills, When it is analyzed that attitude may be tr ted directly into the statement that consumers—wearers of shirts and dresses comprising most of the population of the United States ~—neced fear no drastic or extrao ey price advance in the near fi ture. That same analysis, if contin- ued, makes it clear that the New England textile situation is not so contradictory as it appears on the surface. Mills in Fair Shape. The situation of the New England mills is fair today in general. In some centers the outlook could not well be blacker, but such conditions should not be taken as characteristic of New England as a whole. 1In othel ctions there are alert, enterprising manage- ments, working to meet the demands of the public and paving dividends through progressive methods. Textile men are being charged with inconsistency - for complaining first over the high ce of raw cotton and then for declaring that the drastic drop in that staple had injured their prospects. They explain, however, that while high cotton prices leave them no margin of profit, fluctuating i hamper mill output and drastic declines tend to reduce acreage, with a consequent shorter supply in prospect for the future. One notable reason why the New England manufacturers have not profited from the large 1925 crop of cotton is that the weather of last Fall reduced the proportion of grades es. sential to fine goods production, and manufacturers were compelled to pay premiums for such grades. irrespective of the general lowering of quotations. There is not the slightest doubt that some New England mills have suffered from poor management and “archaic machinery. John 8. Lawrence, an authority in textile matters, has pointed out that some mills were turning out what the management thought the public should buy rather than what the pub- lic wanted to buy. One mill manage- ment has just completed a survey in its own plants which showed that practically every employe bought, wore and used products of some com- petitor. The reaction to this by the management was that the employes were not thoroughly loyal. : Not Public Demand. Ixperts, however, claim that it showed simply that the goods were not what the public in general wanted. The opposite stand is being taken by the more successful plants, as was shown by the opening of the Fall poods of the Amoskeag Manufactur- ing Co. this week, which featured an extraordinarily large variety of rayon mixture goods, and the expansion of operations by the Pepperell Mills of Biddeford, Me., and the Pacific Mills of Lawrence, Mass. The textile trade is gradually re- covering from the abnormal condi- tions which followed the war and get- ting back to normal. But there is no doubt but that the New England end of the industry has suffered from some bad management and from labor troubles. The labor situation in the South is far better, and Northern manufacturers frankly admit the ad- vantage held by Southern producers. EARNINGS $44,614,678. Gross Figures of Electric Power and Light Show Gain. NEW YORK, March 12 (#).—Farn- jngs of the controlled properties of Electric Power and Light for 1925 show improvement over 1924. Net after taxes, but before interest and depreciation, was $18,417,861, against $16,425,549. Gross earnings were $44,- 614,678, against $41,452,378. RUBBER IMPORTS DROP. Motal for Year, However, Far Above Total This Time in 1925. NEW YORK, March 12 (®).—Crude rubber imported into the United States n February amounted to 34,- 067 tons, compared with 38,796 tons in January and 3.456 tons in February, 1925, the tubber Association of America reports. In this month's im- ports at Atlantic ports were 30,838 tons and at Pacific ports 994 tons. Total imports for the first two months this year were 4 tons, In contrast to 68,416 tons in the same period of 1925. POTATO PRICES HIGH. CHICAGO, March 12 (P).—Potatoes receipts, 67 cars; total United States shipments, 89 10 Canadian; 15 Cuban; trading only fair, account of high prices; market stronger; V consin_sacked round whites, 4.1 430; few fancy, 4.40: Minnesota, sacked round whites, 3.90a4.15; Idaho sacked russets, 4.10a4.30, according to qualit mostly around 4 PARIS PRICES HEAVY. PARIS, March 12 (#).—Prices were heavy on the Bourse today. Three r cent rentes, 49 francs 60 centimes. xchange on London, 133 francs 28 centimes. Five per cent loan, 67 francs 85 centimes. The dollar was guoted at 27 francs 38 centimes. e DIVIDENDS. Po. Pay- riod. Rate, 1. Q 13 ¢ Stock of Corp. Aluni of Am Am L Fra (- Pkt 328 ._...=.. o o ¥ %% 9% SIAZZE 22 R BN > 3 2 545 cacoms e [T - o >RE>E> 3R > K E s Mar 33 COMMODITY NEWS WIRED STAR FROM ENTIRE COUNTRY PORTLAND, Oreg., March 12.—Em- ployment in West Coast territory lum- ber camps and mills is barely holding its own, but east of the Cascades «here is a decided increase in the amount of werk offered, due to the resumption of cutting in the pine saw- mills. ., March 12.—Eight es of land in Houghton been listed with the Mich- igan Department of Cons ion of the commercial foresi reserve passed at the last session of the Leg- islature., act, which is intended forestation, exempts approved lands from future levies of the ad valorem general property tax tailers are beginning o Spring and Summer stocks e ly. The sales volume of Ma well above the February ave Collections are KANS. tone of mixed. . March 12 rking he products sh pork continues d demand fol he beef trade is dull —Total pro- es has reached During DETROILT, n of Oakland turned out 735 cu is at the rate of 4 cluding the new Pontlac YOUN In the V i ion s 'k to December levels, with 25 to 42 stocks in nc Spring demands for structural e developing in a moderate W while an increase in demand is no- ticeable for standard merchant pipe and in lapweld si SAN FRANC —An experimental ratory to improve canning will be opened here during Funds for machine by national canner FORT WOR A Texas oil production in ast week was 158,005 barrels a day, a drop from 160,619 the previous week. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 12— The season was not a had one for all tobacco growers. A. J. Holfis made eight times the amount of money in vested in 40 acres near Branson when he sold ¥’s crop recently e 0, Calif., March 12 nd research laho- April. need JAPANBUYS U.S. RAILS | FOR TRAMWAY TEST France and Germany Also Get Orders for 5,000 Tons of 100- Pound Railroad Iron. By the Associated Pres: TOKIO, March —The Japanese government railway department has ordered more than 5,000 tons of 100- pound type rails from simultaneously ordering quantities of light ralls from France and Germany. The purchasing and engineering heads stated to Kokusai (Japanese News Agency) that the American rails had been ordered because of the desire for a more complete and more extensive test of the open-hearth rails, which it was believed would be an improvement over the old Besse- mer furnaces imported hefore 1907, the latter having later been found unsuitable by official tests: It was added that the present American rail order would be used experimentally for tramway con- struction, but not on the steam rail- ; roads. It was explained that in placing = the present order “the authorities found mnot a little éncouragement in the remarkably low bid by the Amer- fcans.” Prior to this time the Amer- ican bid seldom fell below 110 yen per ton for open-hearth rails. The present bid was even far below 90. e GEORGIA-FLORIDA LINE ACQUIRED BY BANKERS G., F. & A. Road Has Strategic Position in Development of West Coast Winter Resorts. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 12—A syndi- cate of New York bankers headed by Freeman & Co., yesterday acquired control of the Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railway Co. In view of the road’s favorable trunk 1ine connections, application is expect- ed to be made to the Interstate Com- merce Commission shortly for ap- proval of extensions for the road which will give it the shortest line, with its connections, from the western coast of Florida to Northern and Cen- tral States territory. No public of- fering or other new financing is con- templated. The railroad, which has no bonded debt, operates about 200 miles of track in Georgia and Florida, d holds a strategic position in developments on the west coast of Florida. Its south- ern terminal is at Carrabelle, Fla., and it conects with the Seaboard Air Line at Tallahassee, where a large interchange of Florida freight oc- curs. Other interchanges are effected with the Central of Georgla Railway and the Atlantic Coast Line at sev- eral points in Georgia. The road's northern terminal is at Richland, Ga. EXPORT GAS PRICE CUT. NEW YORK, March 12 (.—Gaso- line for export has been reduced a quarter of a cent @ gallon by the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, the new quotation being 27.90 cents. LOSS IS $799,519. NEW YORK, March 12 (#).—Niles- ‘Bements-Pond Co. reports net loss of $799,519 for 1925, against net loss of $1,185,808 the year before. CHOCOLATE EATING GAINS. The average American consumed more than two and a half pounds of milk in milk chocolate during 1925, and the Department of Agriculture estimated yesterday that the increase has been sevenfold since 1921. The increase over 1924 was 96,000,000 pounds. ISSUE OVERSUBSCRIBED. NEW YORK, March 12 (#).—Heavy oversubscription of a public offering today of $10,000,000 Texarkana arnd Fort Smith Railway Co. first mort- gage 5% per cent bonds was an- nounced by Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co. and the National City Co. CONTRACTS FOR POWER. Special Dispatch to The Star. ST. PAUL, March 12.—The Great H Northern Rallway has contracted with the Puget Sound Power and Light Co. to supply power for the eventual elec- trification of 72 miles of track through the Cascade Mountains. POULTRY MARKET STEADY. CHICAGO, March 12 (#).—Poultry, alive, steady; recelpts, 1 car; prices, 3 methods | 2 THE EVENING STAR, IFOWLS STILL HiGH INLOCAL MARKET Early Buyers in Small Num- bers—Prices Continue About Same. Early morning buyers were not out in large numbers this morning, ac- cording to dealers, and the market was reported as quiet. Prices today were substantial the same as those reported yesterday, and dealers do not anticipate any material changes in the next few days. Poultry receipts contjnue low and pondingly high. v good demand ate, the de- when prices There is ulw for poultry, mand being slow on .| are beyond reach of the average con- ind vegetables continue falr- ul, prices being determined by the supply and demand. Dealers exveet increasd receipts of Spring vegetables n the South the next month. SAYS BALTIMORE GAS AND LIGHT ARE CHEAPER Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, March 12.—The Con- solidated Gas and Electric Light and Power Co. of Baltimore, which con- trols both these public utilities here, buys its coal supply 25 per cent cheaper than the gas and electric companies in other eastern cities. This was the statement of President Wagner before the public service WASHINGTON, D. commission yesterday at a hearing for cheaper rates. He attributes the economy to his purchasing agent, who, he said, is without peer in the Kast. Baltimore has lower average gas and_electric bills than other cities in the East, he said. “Even in Washington, where the initial rate is lower,” Wagner sald, “the people pay more than the average consumer in Baltimore, due to our low secondary rate.” He offered an_ exhibit showing in Baltimore the domestic bill for 30 0, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1926. kilowatts a month would be $2.20, and for 40 kilowatts $2.60. The aver- age bill of the Bast would be $2.34 and $3.40. In Cleveland, however, It would be $1.60 and $2. Of 27 cities in the table the.30-kilowatt bill would be higher than in Baltimore in 18 cases and the 40 kilowatt bill higher in 22 cases. Although aged 82, an Englishman has just been appointed ratcatcher to Bulkington (Warwickshire) couneil. EGG VALUE INCREASES. Although chickens of laying age in- creased 4.7 per cent from January i, 1925, to the same date this year,.the Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that egg receipts at the five principal markets in 1925 were 15,500, 000 cases more than in 1924, an ad-| in I vance of 1 per cent. 5 averaged 30 cents a dozen in 1825, and the total value was about 17 per cent greater than in the preceding year. The farm price EARNINGS INCREASE. NEW YORK, March 12 (®.— Simms Petroleum Co. is understood had a more profitable year than in the two preceding Earnings exceeding $3.80 compared 24 and look ing annual report. Working capital is said to have increased about half a million dollars. share Wholesale Prices. ne-pound prints, 30. Spring chicl Leghorns, young, 8 - Turkeys, , 40add; fowl: old, 48a52; 23a35; fresh hams, 30a32 and Vegetable Review. market report on fruits and vegetables, compiled the Market N Agricultural E Apples—Supplies moderate, ma steady; anta, AZ%-inch up ‘AZlg-inch Staymans, by demand barrels, Romes, fair color, 4. Baldwin ton, faney, 3 oS ey Winesaps, skets, no sales reported Cabbage—8upplies moderate; mand moderate, market fairly steady: new stock, Florida, hampers, round type, 2.50a2 barrel crates, flat type, 5.0 Cele Supplies moderate; demand moderate, market stead. “lorida, 10- inch crates, 4. dozen, mostly . Lettuce—Supplies moderate, market California, Imperial Ve lceberg type, 4 dozen, dozen, mostly Onions—sSupplies light: light, market y; New York and Michigan, 100- acks, Yellows, U, 1 w York, 100- No. 1, fair liberal: demand pound sacks, Yellow, condition, 2.50. Potato Market Firm. Potatoes—Supplies light; demand moderate, market firm; Michigan, 15 pound sacks, Russet Rurals, U. 8., No. Spinach—Supplies liberal: demand moderate, market steady; South Caro- lina, cloth-top veneer barrels, 3.50; bushel baskets, Savoy type, ound 1.00. Sweet potatoes—Supplies moderate; demand ligh, market dull; North Caro- cloth-top stave barrels, Porto No. 1, 4.50a5.00; white yams, aryland, East Shore, white yams, 2.00a 0. Caulifiower—Supplies liberal; mand moderate, market stead: gon, pony crates broccoli, mostl H California, crates, fair quality, 2.00a 2.25. Tomatoes—Supplies moderate; de- mand limited, market firm; Mexico, repacked, 6s, ripes, wrapped, choice | count, fine quality, 8.00a9.00; Cuba, 3.pan cartons, repacked running small ripes, wrapped, fancy count, 3.2i hoice count, 2.80. Carrots—Supplies light: moderate, market steady; bushel baskets, mostly 2.00. demand Texas, demand Beauty Demonstration All during the day, from 9:15 to 6, there are demonstrations of proper care of the skin, by a representative of the Jolie Company. Instructions regarding proper care of the skin, demonstrating the Powder and Cream suitable for each individual are being given. See Our new Imported Powder Rouge, 1 shade for all, blends with any complexion. The latest in cos- metics. Duchesne Perfume, 68¢ 300 bottles of Perfume very low priced. Full 2-ounce hottle. Rose, Jasmin, Chypre, Narcisse and Vidlet. Charlot Necklets, $1 Special. The latest vogue for Necklets that cling smartly to the throat. We have them in plain oval styles. Dew Drop Festoon Necklaces, spe- cial, $1. Colored stones with white metal. Very new and smart. Fabric Gloves, 78¢ Women and misses can select from our exclusive designs in popular slip-on, flare and turn- back cuff Fabric Gloves. New shades of cannes, chamois, nude, Mexican, white and gray. zes SV to 815, Crepe Pajamas, 95¢ Special. Flesh Pajamas; slip- over style. White and all pas- tel shades. Sizes 15, 16, 17. Crepe Bloomers, 55¢ Flesh and White Cotton Knit Union Suits, 65¢ Cotton and Rayon Knit Union Suits; built-up and bodice top: tight and shell knee; and Beets—Supplies moderate; moderate, market steady; bushel kets, 2.50. Peas—supplies light; demand mod- erate, market steady; Mexico, crates, 7.25a7.50. Strawberries—Supplies liberal; de- mand moderate, market about steady; Florida, pony _refrigerators, 50260, mostly around 55 per at. Eggplant—Supplies light; demand moderate, market steady: Cuba, pep- per crates, fancy, 5.50a6.00. ‘Cucumbers—Supplies light; demand limited, market steady; Illinois, 2-doz. cartons, hothouse stock, fancy, 3.76 24.00; extra fancy, 4.25a4.50; double extra fancy, 4.75a5.00. —_— ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md., March 12 (Spe- cial).—Hezekiah Riggs Magruder, long-time resident of this county, died on Wednesday at his home, near Lay Hill, aged 77 years. He had been ill a long time of a complication of diseases. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the Lay Hill Methodist Church, burial to be in the cemetery mearby. Following the transaction of busi- ness at the March meeting of the Dickerson Community League, held in the auditorium of the Dickerson High School and largely attended, a music program was rendered, under direc- tion of Mr. Irving Fiske. At the busi- ness session there were discussions of matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. Bernard L. Smith of Barcroft, Va., and Miss Willle Gay Shelley of Vienna, Va., were married in Rockville by Rev. B. W. John, pastor of the Meth- odist Church, at the home of the minister. The St. Mary's branch of the Na- tional Council of Catholic Men of Rockville is arranging for a 8t. Patrick’s celebration in St. Mary’s Hall here next Wednesday evening. The St. Mary's Dramatic Club will present a play. Representative Richard Yates of Illinois, former governor of, that State, will speak. Texas, College Science Hall Planned. Speciat Dispatch to The Star. WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 12.— A science hall for William and Mary. College will soon be under construc- tion. It will be called “The Willlam Barton Rogers Science Hall,” in honor of Prof. Rogers, who was & member: of the faculty. Marshall Descendant Dies. Special Dispatch to The Siar. WARRENTON, Va., March K 12.— Mrs. Cary Jones Marshall, widow of Charles Marshall, died at her home near Hume, Va., Wednesday, aged 80 years. Both Mrs. Marshall and her husband were descendants of Chief Justice John Marshall. She was a sis- ter of Dr. Marshall Jones of Alexan- dria, Va. TR e A dressmaking club for the first of its kind in England, has been established in Kensington, closed seat styles. Special. Sizes 36 to 44. Silk Lamp Shades, $2.95 50 new Georgette Silk Bridge Lamp Shades, with all-silk iringe in popular subdued tones. All popular shades. Portable Lamps, $1.25 72 mahogany finish Portable Table Lamps (bases only). Attractive shades of Silk or Linen for the above Lamps, $1 to $4.95. Continuing the Sale: Tub Dresses, $1.65 Crepe, Novelty Suitings and Fancy Weave Dresses, fresh, crisp and new, offered tomor- row at $1.65. All sizes 36 to 46. Colors are absolutely fast. DOWN STAIRS STORB All-Silk Flat Crepe _Satin-Face Crepe Canton Crepe, Faille and Charmeuse Very i A good assortment of shades, light and dark, also black and white. Al silks are 39 inches wide. Faille and Charmeuse in black only. DOWN STAIRS STORE MEN— wo Special Values Woodmard & Wathrap DOWN STAIRS STORE Introducing Our New MILLER Full-Fashioned Service Pure Silk Hose, $1.65 Another step toward our Hosiery supremacy. Hose, silk up to garter bands, feet and garter bands of lisle. Pure Japanese silk dip-dyed hose that give splendid service. New shades: Dove Gray. Priscilla, Moonlight, Circassian, Fallow, At- mosphere, Blonde, French Nude and Peach. All sizes 874 to 10. Miller Full-fashioned Chiffon Hose, $1.35; 3 pairs $4. All shades and sizes. DOWN STAIRS 4 New Styles Just Received STORE Blonde, mSauterne and Gray Kid Pumps, $3.75 A Charming, Graceful Pump, of gray kid, dark gray applique trimmed. Special, $3.75. Sauterne Kid Step-in, very smart style, dark brown inlay trimmed.” Special, $3.75. % Smart One-strap Livuue Kid Pump, trimmed with brown applique. Special, $3.75. A Gray Kid Step-in, m « young miss' model, trimmed with dark lique. _ Special, $3.75. R P Imported English Broadcloth and Woven Madras Shirts, $1.25 300 shirts, specially priced for Saturday. In tan, gray, blue and' white. Collar-at- tached and neckband styles. Lustrous, well laundering quality of Broadcloth— unusual quality at this price. Sizes 14 to 17. Regular Lines of Goods In addition to special purchases, it is our constant aim to carry in our Down Stairs Store complete lines of regular goods in every section. And the prices, in accordance with our aim, must average as low, or lower than elsewhere. “Irregulars” and “Seconds” are sold only on Fridays. Special Values Proving Latest Styles Can Be Moderately Priced New Cape-Back C oats of Black Satin and Poiret Sheen Con_:lzining the two most proniinent features of Spring Coat Styles in a manner most charming, The approved Spring-Easter Fashion is the Cape-Coat, and no material is smarter than Black Satin or Poiret Sheen. worn now, and They are of such a weight that they may be even into the early Summer days Summer Fur Trimmed An edging of light Summer fur around the collar, and the large balloon sleeves strike smart notes. tailored Coats wear. All lined with silk crepe. Faille Silks in the lot. ¢ and the of Poiret Sheen are very delightful to \lso Coats of Lorcheen and See these new coats Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 48 DOWN STAIRS STORE 300 Eew Georgette and Taffeta Spring Frocks for Misses 14 to 20 for Women 36 to 54 Values $ 1 6.50 The smartest I'rocks for the Easter Promenade will be of georgette and taffeta combined. And we have just received a new shipment of styles for the miss, the woman and the woman of larger size. FOR MISSES—New taffeta combined. georgette over prints, flat crepes popular pastel shades, crisp taffeta dance frocks in basque effects, flaring skirts, ruffles. lace trimmed. Sizes 14 to 20. FOR WOMEN—and Larger Women —Georgette and Taffeta Frocks in youthful and slenderizing styles, trim- med with ruffles, bands, pipings, tucks and embroidery. Also new flat cfepes, georgette over prints and printed crepes. All sizes 36 to 34. DOWN STAIRS STORE Special georgette and 500 New Trimmed and Tred Spring Hats Hundreds of new styles $3.95 in Fashion’s newest mate- rials, Hair Braids, Belting Ribbon, Felts,combinations. ’ Scores of new styles for misses and matrons: Creased crowns, large, small and medium shapes, new tailored styles, in Faschion's ap- proved shades. Feather trims Ribbon Trims Flower Trims Embroidered Hats Buckles and Rhine- stone Pins DOWN STAIRS STORE New Spring Coats for Girls 2 to 6 New Styles Special $8.95 The very newest stg'l'es in tweeds, polaires, poiret twills, flannels and other materials. Styles trimmed with Summer light fur, braid, pleat- ings, tucks and buttons. New shades: Rose, green, blue, navy, rust and tweed mixtures. Girls’ Easter Hats 958295 o New shapes and colors in straw and straw and silk combinations. Delightfully new trimmings. DOWN STAIRS STORE Men’s High-Grade Muslin Pajamas, Special Values at $1.15 200 fulj-cut and well tailored Pajamas, of good quality Muslin, at this very special price—Saturday. In the more popular shades of blue, tan, gray, lavender and white. Sizes A, B, C and D.