Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-09-17

demand-wth a prospect OF still greater
demand. The most striking illustration
OF the situation was given by Mr.. Weyer-
hauser. Last season .here was RATED
from the West Newton sorting works
625, OOO. 900 feet of logs. This season
thus far there has been got out only a
little more than 200,000,O00 feet with the
prospects exceedingly poor for getting out
any more this year. In a greater or less
degree this is the situation throughout
all Wisconsin and at points the log sup
ply of which is drawn from Wisconsin.
The immense crop which has been
harvested in the northwest is founda-
ton element in the situation. 1t is cal
culated to open to the manufacturers and
wholesalers in Minnesota markets which
have been closed to them for years mar
kets that will consume chiefly the COM
mon grades of lumber which have been
the drug for a number of years past; and
rid the trade of the forced shipment into
territory south and southwest where un-
natural competition has been engendered.
There exists little faith among lumber
men in advances in pine made by fiat
resolutions but the conditions are ex-
ceptional this year, and this fact is fully
appreciated. 1t is appreciated by men
who have lumber to sell, as well as those
who have lumber to huy. The most
chronic bulls have got over on the bear
side, and while opinions may differ upon
the degree of the advance which can be
made there is no difference of opinion
that the situation iustifies an advance.
The tendency has been upward for some
time. Dealers have been stiffening prices
steadily for month or two past and in
the opinion of many the advance de-
termined upon would have been made
without the action of the meeting, al
though the meeting no doubt has accele-
rated it and brought out more clearly
than could otherwise have been done the
real conditions surrounding the markets.
The new price ought to be readily sus-
tanned. 1t will be if the men in the trade
accept the situation in good faith and act
accordingly. A further advance may be
possible. It is probable even before the
spring trade sets in. The fact is made
more than ever apparent that in the
territory of the Mississippi Valley assoc
ciation-the territory into which its
members send lumber-there has been
gradual increase in consumptive demand
for white pine despite hard times, light
crops, and growing competition from
southern pine. There has been no
material increase in production. In a year
Of low water like the present there will
be large reduction of production. If
the signs of the times are worth any
thing there will be a still greater increase
in the consumptive demand in the years
to come by increase Of population which
will follow an era of good times. Will
there be much increase in production
Presumably not, unless there are numer-
GUS new mills built. Will they be built !?
Presumably not, unless they are built in
Minneapolis and points in northern
Minnesota to supply the Dakota trade.
The Lumberman believes that the tide
has turned. The lumber business in the
northwest ought to be remunerative from
this out. 1t has not been particularly
profitable for four or five years past, as
every lumberman knows. = Mississippi
Valley Lumberman.
If YOU want gilt-edge residence pro-
perty, at bedrock figures, buy in the
Portland addition. If
Portland addition to Aberdeen. If
Two fire-proof safes Tor sale, at Kroen-
ert Bros If
Crockery, full lines, at Kroenert Bros.
Dwelling house to rent Terms reason
able. Apply at this office. If
Good bargains in -four at A. McIntoshs
Ladies' dress goods, newest designs, at
the Bee Hive. q. I'll. KEITH.
Wanted, girl to do house work.
w. F. BOYER.
An elegant variety Of ladies' and child
ren's hose. G. III. KEITH.
Actual improvements in the Portland
addition will advance the price. tt
DR.. Marcoux, dentist, over the first
National Bank, is rushed with business
since he came to Aberdeen. People on
Grays Harbor needed good dentist and
appreciate his services. There is nothing
like learning a business thoroughly if
one expects to succeed in this world.
A e. WTT,TEY