Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-12
CONDITION OF OMAHAS TRADE
Weather Too Warm for Best Interests Of
Sellers of Merchandise.
GOOD SNOW STORM WOULD HELP OUT
values ON Most All Lines of Mer-
chnndise Eithes strong or Advance
ine-Jobbers Much Encouraged
by Future Bright Outlook.

Inc jobbing trade in this city during last
week was In very satisfactory condition.
Ihe warm weather of course had a ten
uency to cut down the demand in the coun-
Try 10 some extent, which always affects
the Jobbers more or less, but at the same
time the amount Of business trans acted was
as large as could reasonably be expected.
dealers I'm all lines, retail as well as whole
sale, are wishing for colder weather and
say that good storm would make bus iness
as active as could be desired. Jobbers are
continually expressing their surprise at the
way trade has kept up this fall in spite
OF the great advances in values which have
taken place in nearly every line. 1t is
estimated that 25 per cent more business Is
pelng done In this city this fall than a
sseai seSr ago. tnoush the clearing mouse re, re-
trade last week was of very fair propor-
kionS., People seemed to take advantage of
the pleasant weather to lay In their winter
supplies, but at the same time dealers are
prophesying a stIll bigger demand to follow
she frst cold wave.
Shipping Force worked Nights.
Wholesale grocers, unlike most other job
DOTS, experienced no let-up last week in
the number OF orders received One jobber
remarked thai he was, Obliged to work mis-
shipping force five nights during the week,
which is n good indication that trade is not
decreasing. The general market was rather
devoid OF special features, practically all
Enes remaining in good, strong position.
Farinaceous goods are firm all along the
lime and rolled oats were advanced i5a20c
per barrel. Dried fruits are also strong in
tone and especially is this true of new
muscatel raisins. The demand for canned
goods continues unusually heavy and owing
10 the size Of the pack the market IL strong.
The coffee market is still frmng up and
Prices in Brazil are firmer even than they
have been and indications are for higher
rather than for lower prices.
Too Much Warm weather.
oil the warm weather last week to some
extent, but at the same time there was as
good demand as could be reasonably ex-
pected, Retailers out through the country
are doing a little complaining just at pres
ent, but they are all looking for a good
market Is in Just about the same condition
II was week ago. No important changes
there were about the usual number of minor
advances. Local dealers do not seem to be
expecting any very important fluctuations,
either up or down, in the near future, but
say that indications seem favorable for a
good, steady, active market.
Most Encouraging Prospect.
The dry goods trade, in a Wholesale way,
was affected to some extent last week By
the weather, which lessened the demand
for winter clothing. Retailers, however,
when cold weather does set in that they
are anticipating their wants more than
usual and consequently local jobbers have
been kept busy. There is nothing especially
new to be said regarding the condition of
the market. Reports from eastern points
show that there is the same shortage in
stocks and the same confidence in prices
which have prevailed for some time past.
Such spring goods have been offered
on the market by manufacturers have met
with ready sale. so that the business for
at least the first half of next year Is prac-
tically assured.
Boot and shoe jobbers are not doing ex-
actly a rushing business, but nevertheless
they are shipping considerable stock into
the country. Retailers thus far have not
had as heavy a trade as usual, as there
has been almost no stormy weather at all.
AS result stocks in the country are not
broken up sufficiently to bring in duplicate
orders. Jobbers say, however, that the
business is bound to come sooner or later.
so in the end 1t makes but little difference
whether winter sets in early or late
The demand for rubber goods just at
present is also a little quiet. Retailers, as
rule, laid in their supplies before the
advance in price went into effect, so 1t Is
only natural that the jobbing trade should
be quiet for time, A snowstorm. how
ever would start the orders to coming
again for leggins as well as for rubber
goods. The present high prices Of rubber
is causing considerable speculation as to
what will be done next season. AS gen
eral thing year of high prices Is followed
by one of low prices, but some are of the
opinion that next season will be an excep-
tion to the general rule. Others, however,
are prophesying lower prices on account of
the large supply of ''firsts" which both
manufacturers and jobbers have on hand
As has been previously stated 'firsts
were not good sellers this year in either
the light or heavyweight goods, but the
demand for seconds" in the lightweight
goods was beyond the capacity of the fac
tories as long the rush lasted. The
goods that are carried over from this year
must, of course, be sold, and the opinion
of many Is that 1t will be done by making
a concession in prices. Local jobbers say
they are now well stocked up in all lines
and are in good shape to handle the next
rush n business. which they hope Will fOl-
low stormy weather.
The hide market is still firming up and
an advance is looked for at most any time.
Receipts are moderate, but on the increase.
Fruit and Produce.
Fruit and produce men are still complain
ing of the condition of trade. There Is but
little being offered on the market Just at
present, but the demand for such lines as
are offered seems to be unusually light.
Retail grocers are complaining and are buy
ing only enough to last from day to day.
Everyone, however, is looking for big
Improvement as soon as winter weather sets
in. There is almost no change at all In
the market quotations since week ago:
Peaches are now out of the market and
pears and plums are growing scarce. New
York grapes still quoted at zoe and are
said to be in good condition for this time
of year. There is no change In the apple
situation, good shipping stock being quoted
the same as it was a week ago. There Is
beginning to be some demand for oranges
at $3.50 per box, but the price is too high
TO make lneH move lftclS' i'ul it'ie -
doing in the potato line although the mar
ket is somewhat higher than 1t was week
ago. 1t is quoted at 25n3Oc.
The egg market Is inclined to be rather
weak, although supply and demand are
running about even. The poultry market
is also weak and receipts very liberal
Butter, on the contrary, Is scarce and the
market advancing Common to fair butter
is quotable at l5c; choice, l6al7c; gathered
creamery, 22d23c and separator, 25c Thers
IS no change In the quotations on game
Receipts are rather light, though quail Is
beginning to come more freely.
NEW YORK GENERAL MARKET
Quotations for the Day on Various