Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-08-03
CONDITION OF THE WEED.
Tak GROWING CROP NkUER LOOKED
BATTER THAN NOW.
The New York Market Affected by . s,rihe.
Considerable Activity In Old Tobscco.
General Condition OF the Markets Here
and Eisewhere-Gans' Report

day afternoon to attend the meeting of the
agricultural society were almost unanimous
in saying that the present growing crop OF
tobacco is the best that has ever been seen.
Several of them spoke of patches OF Havana
seed that would yield 1900 pounds or more
per acre. Here and there the hail had cut a
swarth through some rich paintings, and in
low lying patches there was some rust, but
these bear but very small proportion Of the
whole crop, which thus far is emphstcslly
good.
Some of the early paintings have been cut
and put upon the poles, and others are ready
for the knife. Much more has been topped,
aud even the very late planted is picking up
nicely. The continued rains have done it
much good.
Among the many tne patches OF tobacco TO
be seen in a drive over the country and now
being harvested, is that of William II. Diet |
rich, along the Marietta turnpike. on the west |
side of Rohrerstown. 1t is comprised in |
three lots, aggregsting about three acres, and |
Is situated on the southern slope OF Chestnut |
Hill, well protected Ivy the sprouts on the |
ridge For excellence OF quality, evenness |
of growth and fine Leaf qualities generally,
Mr.. Dietrich's lot is hard 10 beat he eN-
poets yield of about 1900 pounds,
The local trade in old tobacco has been
lively during the past week. 1t is reported
that not less than coo cases Of So and 'SS seed
leaf has been sold at prices ranging from 10
to IL \ cents, and 800 cases of - Havana seed
on private terms
New York Market
The Tobacco Ledf says Of the seed leaf
market: The market shows slight i'm
provement, though the transfers have been
of a retail character or-as Messrs. Cans Son
& Co say--ot shopping character, details
OF which will be found below.
From gentleman who has just returned
from three weeks inspection tour through
the producing sections of Wisconsin, We
learn that the prospects for even fair crop
| are anything but encouraging. The drouth
| which prevailed during the early part OF the
| season prevented the plants from getting
| good foothold. This gentleman thinks that
not half of an average crop can be harvested
l to-day and as everything il burning up for
| want OF rain, 1t is hard to say what the result
| will be. Still there are cases on record where
| Just such crops have made very fair show
| ing before frost comes. II there should be
plenty of rain and good growing weather
| from now on, this years crop may make
| very fair showing after all. Tobacco is very
| uncertain animal.
| In most cases where packers have sampled
| their Connecticut, they tiud that the tobacco
for which they paid good prices looks well
and promises good return on the invest.
Hents. The medium and poorer grades have
improved but little and Will probably be a
| source Of annoyance and little profit TO
holders.
Hsvana-we note sales of Havana filters at
l from DOC to Sl.05, with $50 at prices ranging
| from Sl.20 to Sl25.
Sumatrs-So far as reported 24O bales have
been sold at 81. . to SL50. The only active
| demand noticed was for light colored goods,
| which are very scarce and difficult to ind.
| The stock In New York is estimated at $500
| bales, OF which one-half is new tobacco.
| Prices for desirable goods here must certainly
| go up in view of the high prices obtained at
| The last sale in Amsterdam, and the very
| limited supply OF 35c. duty tobacco which the
L
Cigars-The labor disturbance in the cigar
| market, while giving much annoyance to
manufacturers, has had beneficial influence,
| so far as demand has been concerned, orders
| having considerably augmented.
Cans Weekly Report.
| Sales of seed leaf tobacco reported by J. 5.
| Cans Son & Co, tobacco brokers, No. l3l
Water street. New York, for the week end
ing August 2, 1856:
1877 cases ISL Pennsylvania, l2I5c.; 34s
| cases lSS2 Pennsylvania, l0[gl2; $50 cases
1883 Pennsylvania, 9ylll1 100 cases lSS5
Pennsylvania, p. t 200 cases 1855 Pennsyl.
vauia, p. l.; 500 cases lSs5 Wisconsin Hs-
vans p. t 100 cases lSS4 state Havana, 7Ggll
200 cases sundries, 6g25. Total, 2, l65 cases.
Philadelphia Market.
| Seed leaf-Business in leaf tobacco suitable
for cigars moves, but not at a fast pace but
when the stock OF goods now on hand is
/ taken into consideration, which is largely 's5
| crop and yet to be sampled, sales may be con-
| sidered as very fair 1t is true no large pur
chases are made but the general distribution
| oi new goods OF Western growth must have
| a wholesome effect as soon as the true virtue
| OF the stock Is known. Prices rule low with
| margins small Old tobacco is passing away
| freely at advancing figures.
/ Sumatra shows extra demand. Some of
l the new crop has arrived and Is said 10 be
L hrstclass.
Havana finds an acceptable market, espe-
| cially for No, i stock.
Baltimore Market
Receipts of Maryland tobacco were liberal
this week, and the market active and firm
| for all desirable grades. The demand IL
general, all foreign buyers being in the field.
| Ohio is also in good receip and inquiry We
note note sales OF some 100 hhds. for export
We quote the market steady and firm.
Trouble Among Labor Unions.
| From the Tobacco Leaf.
For two or three months past the great
cigar manufacturing industry of this city has
been pursuing the even tenor of its way
This means that it has been paying taxes on
production of cigars ranging between
55,0O0,O00 and 6O,OO0,OO0 per month.
Until last week it looked as il a season
OF quietude would continue long enough
to enable employers and employees
alike to make up for their respective
losses arising from the memorable lock-
out inaugurated at the commencement
OF the present year. Appearances were
deceptive, as they often are and now war
internecine war, RACES all along the lines
Through the smoke of the battle 1t Is difficult
to discern who is right and who wrong or
who will be victorious in the conflict All
that is positively clear to the vision of the or.
dinary look er-on is that
lst Wages are not in dispute.
"a: knights OF Labor demand abolition OF
the Progressive Union.
Sd. Fourteen of the large cigar manufac-
turers OF New York favor the Knights In
their demand.
-, ith. The Progressive Union prefers coali-
tiou with the International Union TO absorb
tion by the Knights OF Labor.
II seems to be war of labor upon labor
one OF the most unfortunate events that could
Occur 10 the labor infarest -