The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05

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The following is taken from the Boston
Herald OF lew days ago.
Manufacturers OF mems and boys
shoes met ia the United states Hotel yes
terday afternoon, Ia response TO a call
sent out by a dozen firms. and took action
which will result IN an advance OF prices
TO the retailer of from 10 TO = cents a
pair. The manufacturers claim they
are working al a loss az present prices.
because OF advance In the price OF stock.
There were nfty New England firms
represented at the meeting, aud all were
of one mind. An EFFORT 10 bring every
manufacturer OF mems and boys shoes
in the country into line VIII be made.
The meeting was called 10 order az go
o'clock by Mr.. W. G.. Bracket. OF tho
Lily-Brackett Company, who headed tho
list of signatures on the call, and Mr..
William b. Rice, Of Rice & HUtchings.
OF this city. was chosen chairman. Mr..
George l.. Keith was chosen Yice-presi-
dent, and Mr.. o. NJ Fisher secretary.
Chairman Rice said There il neces-
sity for immediate action. We have drift
ed FOR years. often selling goods without
a profit. We have been frightened by
circumstances that We are compelled 70
face now We have cheapened and
cheapened ourselves. until We can go
no further. The question now Is. wheth-
or or not we have the courage, as ouSi-
ness men. 20 act IN accordance with our
sound business Judgment. and do what
we ought 90 do.
Mr. Frank f.. Haywood OF the Hey
wood Boot and Shoe Company. OF Wor-
cestef read resolutions. which, after re-
vision hv "A committee appointed by the
chair. consisting OF MassrT Keith. Hey
wood. Kneeland. W. g. Bracket. and W.
NJ. Brewster. were adopted unanimously.
as follows
whereas. by reason OF the great adj
vance I'm cost OF sole leather. upper iedth-
or and an materials entering into
shoe. and By reason ~ the inability or
any manufacturer % make contracts Tor
leather FOR the coming season the pres
, ont situation is critical one for the
entire shoe trade of this country, until
: roadjustment Of values has been agreed
upon. and
Whereas. b. is a self-evident fact that
, no manufacturer can buy material IN To-
days market and soii shoes AZ Old prices,
and that AN statements leading dealers
20 believe TO the contrary are mslead-
| ms and erroneous. and
whereas we 10 not believe II wise
, FOR any manufacturer To lower rs grades
and attempt 20 cheaper the quality OF
his shoe. SO as 10 sell - az old prices ne
! cause dissatisfaction. and Disappointment
/ both OF tho manu- iNlfi htt.f lti"
TONER would he the certain result
Resolved. That Ne. manufacturers OF
mems bows ond youths shoes here as
semblai. helie-, ir ~ be for the best IN
! torssts OF all concerned 20 frankly state
! to our customers and the trade IN gen
! eral that we believe IL the better polcS
10 maintain the quality OF our s,ods up
! 10 the present high standard. and insist
! tipon getting the increase 30 prices neces-
/ saw by the iuli eased cost or material
We call on the retailers ana loboers
, alike 10 realize the situation. ana ADJUST
their selling prices TO the changed con-
ditions and meet the increase III cost
| which is inevitable. -
I'm supporting these resolutions, 'h'
following brief speeches were MADE
Mr. George f.. keith-"W What the "lsss'
course is. I am not sure. Every retal te
,vnl saw IT is impossible 20 pay more TOT
goods but believe they VIII aanp,
,beir prices to the demand. stanu
roadv 10 enter into any agreement We
| shall decide upon. 49,,
The meeting adjourned at -. suoles'
% tho call of committee. Mcssrs. keith
Harrington. and Secretary Fisher WI
viii print the resolutions. anu cfvulas'
them All over the country for signa''l =
THOSE present at tho meeting slshe0 d.
ter adjournment.