St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-25
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WEEKLY REVIEW.

The mild weather that has characterized
the present fall has continued till now, with
all the indications of remaining somewhat
longer. The result has been very favorable
in regard to general business, though in few
lines little more sharpness in the air would
cause an increase in the demand. In hard
ware there has been fair amount of BUSH
ness doing. Reports from the hardware CEN
tiers of the interior indicate in most cases
satisfactory condition of trade and the preva-
lence of good feeling as to the future out
look There is, however, little DISPOSE
ton to buy in advance of present require
ments. Prices as rule are firm, but the
danger is recognized that in the dull season
at hand manufacturers may be disposed to
shade present quotations for the sake of in
ducing orders. The market for barbed
wire has been moderately active, with
nominal quotations. At a meeting held in
Cincinnati about q week ago five works,
located in St. Louis, Cincinnati, PittSburg and
Joliet, made an agreement, backed by
money forfeit, not to sell barbed wire at st.
Louis, Louisville and Indianapolis at less
than ~ cents, and few days after it was
reported in the Associated Press that meet
ing Of manufacturers had agreed to pool
restricting production, distributing the make
pro rata, with view to bringing aoout bet
ter price. On Thursday of last week the nail
trade of New York and Philadelphia met in
conference to discuss the situation.
While no advance was officially de-
cided upon, the result of the ex-
change Of ideas led to the general
adoption of the S2.75 base, with the usual
discount to the trade and that price has
since prevailed. In all other articles in the
hardware line prices are unchanged with a
good trade and satisfactory collections. The
drug trade reports good amount of sales,
fair collections and a tendency to advance
prices. This branch of trade has been not
only well sustained but gradually developed
here, St. Paul being one of the best drug
markets in the country. Its facilities in this
line are unsurpassed, SO that no Northwest
ern buyer can neglect this city except at q
loss to himself. Gum arabic continues to
advance, also oil peppermint. Opium is
frmer. Castor oil higher. Many staple
goods are too low and must advance. The
attempted introduction of heavy sulphur
Ground brimstone), made in Utah, has been
only partially successful, as the quality is not
equal to Eastern refined stock. Turpentine
is firm. Carbon Oil will not longer be de-
livered in bulk by the Standard Oil company.
The suit against the United States govern
ment by Rutherford s. Mayne at Washington,
on behalf of druggists claims, will be further
delayed. 1t seems to have some basis. The
next meeting of the state board OF pharmacy
is to be held for examinations. In dry goods
there are no changes in quotations to note.
Prices are very firm and the demand for all
seasonable goods has been very excellent.
Prices are well maintained. A little sharp,
cold weather would make business much
more active All other lines are about the
same, with nothing special to note. Lumber,
boots and shoes, leather, finished iron and
steel are steady.