The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-01
GENERAL TRADE.

Boots and ShOes-Shipments from Ros
ton in the past four weeks compiled from the
Shoe and Leather Reporters weekly state
ment, have been ,S14 cases against 829.-
157 last year, 1923, 12S in 1896; 252, lob in 1895
and 332873 in 1894.
The Brockton strike Is met by employ
ment OF new hands in large number, and in
this instance the manufacturers do not seem
disposed to be driven out of the state. as
so many have been. Owing to the course
pursued by organizations in Massachusetts,
the production of boots and shoes there has
increased only 20 per cent since 1890 and
increased but % per cent from 1880 to 1890.
while production in other states increased 66
per cent Sales for spring are not large, and
some factories closed, as dealers wait
until their stocks have been nearly exhaus ed
IN expectation Of lower prices. Practically
no spring orders have been taken for boots
and heavy shoes, few for baImorals and
broganS, not a quarter of the capacitv of
works is employed in women's heavy shoes
Dut Ior light shoes there are some ordsrs for
present use.-Dun's Review, Oct, o.
Leather-There are no sales of anv mag
nitude except to meet immediate needs.
though 1t Is claimed that stocks are not in
creasing.-Dun's Review, Oct. 20. 80
H1des-The Chicago market Is generally
weaker. as tanners hold off In the hone of
lower prices, and country hides are lower.
excepting kip, while of packers. Colorado
hides are depressed by large receipts.-Dun's
Review. Oct. 29
Wool-Sales in the past four weeks have
been only 14S9S, geo lbs, of which $3.50 900
were domestic, against 81, 1894, 900 last year,
of which 81 rs, 917 were domestic and 28-
32O, leo in 1896. ard rs, 5385O3 in 1892. The de-
mand sales have improved the past week
with colder weather, manufacturers having
better orders. but only because of cons:d-
cradle concessions at all markets. the fell
Ing having grown that nothing is to be
gained by holding wool indefinitely above the
point Of profitable consumption. Even Vest
ern holders are modifying their views and
in Ohio. with three-quarters of the fine wool
clip still in farmers hands, rs cents is now
asked. against q to % recently for medium
wool. 40 per cent being in farmers hands,
q cents is asked, against % to 80 recently,
and for territory wool, holders are asking
43 to 45 cents clean, with SO to AZ cents for
medium. These prices are still above possible
sales at the seaboard and there are about
10 eco bales here under consideration in
Europe. with considerable prospect that they
may be exported.-Dun's Review, Oct 49,
WOoI-There have been some large trans
actions in wool made in Boston this week, TIE
sales reported being in excess of $500, 900
lbs, of which over 1900 eco lbs were domestic
grades. OF these woods sold nearly 4000, 600
lbs were territory grades, including Mon
tana, Utah, California and Oregon. The
woods were bought by manufacturers, and
in nearly all instances at concessions in
price. where large lines were cleaned out
Several of the larger manufacturers were
in the market this week prepared to buy
pus 4QSL ssoILd 9ql le5 pInoo GsQ4 eIeQM
they were able to strike some soft spots, al
though in many instances their bids on round
lots were refused. The national bank reor-
ganiZation which is being put through un-
induced much CT this selling as it
is forcing a number of banks out, and Gus
toners of these banks wish to reduce their
somewhat before being obliged
to open new accounts Foreign WOODS are
quiet, but held steady.-Bradstreet' Oct. 80
Wooden GOods-There has been little
change during the week in the wooden goods
division, and the irregularity of the situa-
ton Is well indicated by the divergent re-
ports OF mills starting up or increasing pro-
duction and of others shutting down. The
predominant tendency is in the latter direc-
ton, as there is still too little business COM
ing forward for next season TO provide nor
NAL employment for the majority of manu-
in either mems wear fabrics or
dress goods. The price situation is also I'M
The more standard lines are
rot reducing their quotations, but otherwise
there is considerable irregularity, and taken
IN the aggregate it is a buyers market in
both plain and fancy lines. Recorders for fall
goods show some improvement under the
influence Of colder weather. but it is too late
n the season for these to prove an important
factor. The overcoatings and cloakings di-
visions Of the market are dull and in favor
If buyers. Flannels and blankets rule gen.
orally steady, but sales are moderate-Dun's
Review. Oct. 30.
Dry GoOGs-There has been two prom
nent features in the market this week; the
liking Of an upset price print cloths by
he Fall River controlling committee and
The marked development of the demand for
cotton goods for export Both have been IN
1uences calculated to impart greater steadl- |
ness to the market for cotton goods, but, |
IN the absence of any expansion in the home
trade demand, their effect has hardly been
appreciable. Home business continues quiet
in the primary market. The demand for all
lines of merchandise for immediate delivery
Is confined to small orders for spring spe-
cialties in cotton goods, orders are lair, bat
in the wcolen goods division still too light
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