Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
CONDITION OF ONAHA'S TRADE
Everyone Appears to Have Plenty to Do to
Keep Pace with the Increase.
IoBBERS ALL REPORT THEMSELVES BUSY
Large Orders for Merchandise COMM u
from All Sections of Tributary
Tcrritory-Evcryonc In n Hurry
for Winter stocks of Goods.

The wholesale grocery trade during the |
last week has been exceptionally heavy. |
Local jobbers say they have about all !
they can do to handle their business and !
are stiIl obliged to work overtime. In |
regard to the condition Of the market 1t is |
the same story of advancing prices all !
along the line. California canned fruits |
and several lines of eastern canned goods |
are being quoted higher than they were
week ago The only change of note in |
farinaccous goods is a slight advance on
navy and dried lima beans Dried fruits |
are in a good firm position and three and
four crown raisins are being quoted higher |
than they were week ago, Evaporated !
apples are also much nrmcr in tone and
the same is true of peaches. Desirable
lines of peaches, especially, are In strong
position, and are held at fancy prices. |
There is no change in the market on
n suEarns, even though the demand a. is I'm ua-
The cheese market has made another ad-
vance. the amount this time being from
ic to ilsc per gallon higher than they were
higher and especially is this true Of foreign
grades. Stocks are reported as being
rather light
Hardware Men Active.
Nothing out of the ordinary took place
last week in hardware circles Jobbers all
reported good, brisk trade, the same
they have been doing all along, ana say
that the demand for all lines Of seasonable
goods continues unusually heavy, ke-
talers out through the country are looking
for an immense trade as soon as cooler
weather sets in, and consequently are
Placing hea orders NTH St the d9SeerS
goods but far there has not been any
serious trouble on that score; Regarding
the condition of the market there Is moth
ing very definite to be said except that
there is the same irmness in practically
all branches which has been characteristic
of the hardware market for some ime
past Numerous advances Of minor i'm
ago, but nothing of much interest to the
general trade has been heard of.
Want Stocks on shelves.
Dry goods men, the same as all other
jobbers. are talking about the immense
the country. There seems to be a big de-
ey every section ea @ Of the country OF tributary to
this market, and consequently travelling
men are landing liberal orders every day.
Merchants seem anxious to get their stocks
on the shelves at even an earlier date than
usual 50 as to be ready for the rush of
of cooler weather. Local jobbers say there
is run on any one particular line, but
partments. Novelties are receiving fully
their share of attention, as retailers retailer figure
that people not only have enough money
this year to buy the necessities with, but
also the luXuries.
much the same as it was week ago. Ike. he-
ports from eastern points show show that hat there here
sequently the latter have things pretty
much their own way Manufacturers are
behind With their orders nG even m thongh rHss tnes
very Indifferent about taking advance
orders. Cotton goods especially are In big
demand and the market in a very strong
position The advance on yarns is still a
matter of conjecture, but local jobbers are
expecting a notice at any time of rise
amounting to at least &c per pound. Several
of the large manufacturers have with
drawn from the market awaiting results
Want sloppy Weather.
Boot and shoe men are still doing nice
steady business, even though the weathe,
has not been very, conducive to the rapid
sale of footwear. Rain and colder weather
are needed to give retailers q brisk trade and
make them send in orders for more goods
At the same time local lIeebbers say they are
time of year Jobbers are counting on do
to the fact that retailers did not place very
heavy orders early, Those who are moi
far dg k0T tRsEer 5hsE oao tn 9t f2oas n
lots and buy frequently, thus avoiding tn,
necessity of carrying heavy stocks i
will have their men on, the road witt
spring samples and it is expected tha
retailers should hold off. Spring good good
is to be expected at a time when practicall,
everything Is being marked up, so joooer
do not look for dealers to hesitate on tina
account. There is still some demand TO
rubber goods, but as would naturally D.
expected, considering the tl1le OF year hh
the condition of the weather. there is n
great rush for them. Advance orders hav
been filled and consequently ,. 1t t WI Il be
The hide market is in just about the sam
position It was 81 week wee, ago ReGeiPS bnP it II"
thought there will be an increase befor
long.
Fruit and produce men enjoyed mic
trade last week, there being quite an actly
demand for the choieer lines oneren e,,mt ON III y
eTk'S New York Nere srapss @S Which, ip' was perhap
stimulated to some extent by prizes prices I, oe'h n
catching catching up with their orders. as there
now sufficient stock on the market mark to- to NEE &c
T'F' For California grapes at si8oai s5 East ,,H =
rG KT h rIe rns Se Reen last Week
are said to be extra fine for ta6Le Ee US US
na ooEns 6e feeng on are thS apple
is stronger even than i was week @ 30 az, ~
Choice western stock Is quoted ,htt az nv nv
York apples are worth from 1915 to Si.25,
The potato situation, at present LIS Is nc nc
large CROP on hand. on this market the
are worth about 2oGI3Oc. which eommisssrIqs srs
orop e way wSs heavy ali over this section of ii
country and so far Omaha has been su!
piled largely by. the gardeners VINO al
within driving distance. ,-,. ;.
The egg market on account or ngnt r.
be seen from the quotations below, BUTT
is also rather scarce rec but nre PRICES Week Iene ag
Poultry, on the other hand, Is In goi
supply, but as the demand t,d1oES is gSoa ri II
game situation is also unchanged, Prlc
are right where they were ht az tts Gst cnGi2 GeiT
IN hn1 arH GehiTrI hmt i,ttIS HIs demand for it.
There has been sDnr ne charge q sli III Tsth GSSt
Umitad and The demand unusually heav
Today, however, the dredging season .
gins, so the supply will undouDieniigI ~ J
crease and prices go correspondingy lowe
NEW YORK GENERAL MARNE
Quotations for the Day on Nario'
Commodities.
NEW YORK, Oct. H-FLOuR-Receip'