Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19
Result Of Inquiry Into the Local
Business Conditions.
UNANIMOUS VERDICT RENDERED
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More Money in Circulation and
People Willing to Buy.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS


terday. into local business conditions, The
Star has obtained numerous interviews
with merchants and others concerning
trade prospects some of which are pub
lished today. Without a dissenting voice
those who We're called upon speak hopefully
of the outlook, and felicitate themselves
upon the volume of trade the present sea-
son.
Among those whose views were solicited
are the following:
Better Than Last Year.
Palais Royal, A Lisner, proprietor: THE
Palais Royal has done better business
this year than year ago. said one of Mr..
Lisners representatives. This house does
strictly cash business, and is, therefore,
quick to feel the state of the times. Peo-
pie are spending their money with us this
year to greater extent than last summer.
The war has brought employment to many
people in Washington and seems to have
put money into circulation. We notice,
however, that while people are spending,
they are looking out keenly for bargains.
They are quick to take advantage of a cut
in prices, and evidently watch the bargain
lists closely.
''On the whole the Palais Royal has rea-
son to feel pleased with the state of trade
compared with year ago.
Future Regarded with Pleasure.
as business is concerned" said NJ. A. May
er of the Bon Marche, with a great deal
of pleasure. Already we have noted in
creased sales in almost every department,
and the summer has been much better
than the one a year ago. The presence of
a large number of visitors has added not Il
Eitle to our receipts, and the news of the
great victories We are achieving on land
and sea has done its share
Waller e RrOthpr ip
elers, said: Il am glad to note revival of
business. Even now we are doing better
than this time last year. The large num-
her of visitors in the city is perhaps re-
sponsible for a part of this but l think
there is going to be general business re-
viyai in the fall
Even In Hot Weather.
Mr.. W. H. Rupp of the firm of Easton &
Rupp said: I'VE are doing WELL even this
hot weather and l think it augurs well for
Il big fall business. There are a great
many things that have contributed to this
return of confidence, for that is what it is.
The success of the republican party is
making itself felt, and the successes Of our
army and navy have done their share
Mr.. Alex. Hecht of Hecht & Co, said;
The best argument l can give you, at
least the most convincing one, that my
business is improving is to point TO this
big annex are fitting up The business
started here a short time ago has out
grown itself. Our methods, coupled with
the general prosperous condition OF the
country, is responsible for our big business.
The fall trade promises to be fine"
Mr.. Robert Castelberg, jeweler, said: 1--WE
are rejoicing with the nation the re-
| markable successes of our army and navy.
and quietly congratulating this grand coun-
try of ours on what promises to be a re-
turn OF genuine prosperity Our business,
better than any other, is the thermometer,
as it were. of business conditions and
see in every department of my store in
creased receipts, which means better bust
ness. 1t is a return of prosperity, and well
come indeed to this country. Confidence
is returning end business is rcviving''
Signs of Increasing Confidence.
In the photographing business we have
an excellent opportunity of judging bust
ness conditions said Mr.. w. H. Stalee of