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Evening journal., 1900-10-23
CHARLES JAMES.
Proprietor OF the Brevort House Tell
OF 100 Per Cent. Increase.

proprietor OF the breNoft mouse AeihH
OF 100 Per Cent. Increase.
Comparing the two periods. 1892 TO 1896
and 1896 20 1900 the Brevoort House has
done a larger volume of business during the
past four years by more than 100 per
cent" said Charles Jaimes. proprietor. "The
number Of our employees has increased and
those already with Ms have participated in
our prosperity by having their salaries In
creased. | voted against the political party
now in control at Washington prior to 1896,
when concluded that II was TO my inter
est 10 cast my ballot for It, l did so. and
was amply repaid. ! shall vote for its con-
tinuance and hope others will do so. for the
prosperity we have enjoyed Is. in my opin.
ion. entirely due 70 the methods pursued by
Il. and II would simply he cutting ones
throat 10 change conditions. The Brevoort
House never had as prosperous year in It's
history as last year"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
UNDERWOOD 3 UNDERWOOD
business Has Doubled. and SO Ha|
Number of Employees.

A representative OF Underwood 4
derwood. dealers in stereoscopic supp
No. 3 West Nineteenth street: The u
Of business with us has doubled durii
period from 1896 to 1900. We havl
doubled the number Of our employees
of course. our pay roll is proportio'
larger. Should present conditions co'
we look for increasing business. but.
other hand. in the event Of change
national election in November. we
expect heavy contraction. We wou|
lcct every outstanding account that wi
gilt-edged.'
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
Gold Chain Industry Ten Times ns
Large as During the Period
Is02-0.

1--WE are doing ten times as much busi-
ness as in 1926" said member Of the
firm Of w. X s. Blackinton, of No. Ia
Maiden Lane. dealers in gold chains. we
have been thirty-three years In the busi-
ness and never enjoyed such a tremendous
volume as during 1899 II is all due to the
policy Of the present national Administra-
tion, and we certainly want II indorsed at
the polls In November During the whole
Of the time from 1892 10 1896 nothing but
hard times stared us in the face. A change
now would result more disastrously than
during that time. Even now we are re-
ceiving hundreds Of orders conditional on
the election. Since March. owing to the
presidential campaign, business has con
tinued 10 fall off
Evening journal., 1900-10-23

tration we have been decidedly more pros
porous than ever before. We think our
prosperity is largely due TO the fact that the
present Administration has helped to put
the country where it belongs in the eyes Of
the rest Of the world. We think the ma
tional credit and the credit of the firms
throughout the country is better to-day
than ever before. Our business has in
creased 200 per cent. over 1926, and we
want il to continue"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23

tic and export business (especialll
latter) since the present Adminisla
came into power. approximating IA
cent. Business has been much more
factory than during the preceding
years, notably 50 in regard to losses thl
bad accounts. we having had a
smaller percentage Of the latter than
before.
There Is no doubt in our mind 1
change would prove disastrous to the
ent prosperous condition Of our col
which has grown so phenomenally az
tained so enviahle a position anon
leading nations Of the world"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
cALIxTo LoPEz . co.
Dealers in Tobacco and Cigars Report
Il 2n Per Cent. Increaae.

Dealers in Tobacco and Cigars Report
25 Per Cent. Increase.
Il sum the situation up this way" said
Mr.. Calixto Lopez, of the tobacco and cigar
establishment of Calixto Lopez & Co., at
No. III Pearl street. Those who have %
cents to lose want the present Administra-
tion indorsed Those who have nothing 10
lose don't care. Our business has increased
during the past four years % per cent. and
it is owing largely to the methods of the
Administration. l believe the prosperity
will continue should it be indorsed at the
November elections. We should look for
depressed business in case Of a change"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
AMERIoAN FELr coMPANY.

The American Felt Company was incor-
porated February 8, 1899, in New Jersey
1t manufactures felt and woolen goods. and
while the organization of the company is
too recent TO make comparative statements
as to business. it is said that the conf
dence in business circles enabled the con-
Germ TO organize in 1899 while during the
period from 1926 this would probably
have been impossible.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
SCHROEDER & ARGUIMBAU.

Schroeder & Arguimbau, are dealers In
leaf tobacco at No. IT'S Water street. They
have been doing a good business during
the last few years. E. A. Schroeder and
f. NJ Arguimbau are the members Of the
partnership.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
BENEDICT nRorHERs.
Large JeweIry Establishment Reports
an Increase of so Per Cent.

1--WE have experienced during the past
four years, as compared with the period
from 1892 10 1896. an increase in the vol
ume of our business of 30 per cent" said
the president Of Benedict Brothers, dealers
in watches and jewelry at NO. III Broad
way The number of our employees has
been greatly increased, and our payroll is
much larger than during the depressed
times Of 1926. We believe a change in
the administration of the government at
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
$. SEAMAN LIcHrENsrEIN g 90.
Produce Dealers Have Had share A
the Era of Prosperity.

the Era of Prosperity.
A member Of the firm OF :. Seaman
Lichtenstein & Co.. dealers in produce. at
No. 81 Barclay street;
Our business shows a large increase dur
ing the past four years, when compared
with the previous similar period. As an
evidence Of general prosperity. many people
are now buying Injuries for the table.
suppose our business has increased about
20 per cent Employees and wages
have increased proportionately. We feel
that a change in the administration Of
the government at present would do great
damage 70 business, and believe voters
should cast their ballots so as to continue
in power the party which has brought
exists"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
FRANK TILFORD.
Increased business for Tvventy-one
Corporations I'm which He Is
Interested.

Mr.. Frank Tilford. OF the Bank Of New
Amsterdam, No. 14l1 Broadway:
Besides my financial connection l am
interested personally In twenty-one other
corporations. All Of the interests with
which am identified have shown Increases
in the volume OF their business ranging
from 80 20 40 per cent. during the past
four years, as compared with 1892 TO 1896.
The number OF employees has increased and
We pay more wages.
Voters do not seem TO appreciate the
importance Of the coming election. / am
amazed at the inertia among business men.
Something should be done 10 bring them to
a realization OF what will occur In case
OF a change in administration. The de-
preston OF 1926 will be eclipsed. Then
a sound money administration controlled,
but once let the free silver crowd hold the
reins OF government and chaos will result" I"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
J. #. GODDARD.
Chairman OF the Trunk Line AssOcIa-
tiOn Gives Some Facts About
Railroad Business.

There has been an unusually heavy traf-
fic on the railroads of the country during
the past four years" said Chairman J. f..
Goddard. of the Trunk Line Association.
This includes both freight and passenger
business There have not been many new
roads built, nor have many extensions been
constructed; but millions Of dollars have
been expended in improving the roadbeds
and rolling stocks of the great arteries of
trade.
This year and last have been maximum
years for large earnings in the history Of
the railroads Of the United States, and it
is. OF course, owing to the general pros
perity which has prevailed"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
mellow q NAN 90.

The Biglow & Main Company. Of No
1876 Fifth avenue, Is known all over the
United States. The company publishes
religious books, tracts, etc. and does very
large business.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
LAWRENCE q co.
Protective Tariff Commended by .
Large DrygOOds House.

"Our business shows an increase OF about
80 per cent. from 1896 TO 1900, as COM
pared with 1892 to 1895, said a member
Of the firm of Lawrence & Co., dry goods
at No "a Thomas street. Our mills have
been very busy. During 1926 idleness
was a common thing. We think the protec-
tive tariff and the national policy now pur-
sued have brought about the general pros
perity in which we have participated. Our
flag is respected abroad, our credit firmly
established and foreign capital seeks Amer
lean enterprises. We certainly favor a con
tinuance of the present administration"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
HIToHCocI1 PUBLIsHING 90.

81 have noticed better tone in business
generally since 1885," said Mr. Hitchcock
Of the Hitchcock Publishing Company. Of
No. l3l West Twenty-third street. Il
shall vote to continue the present Admins
tration, as | do not favor the announced
policy of the contestants"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
Y. PENpAs . ALvARnz.

Y Pendas a. Alvarez. manufacturers
Of clear Havana cigars. have factories in
New York and Tampa. Fla. Their office in
New York is at No. 200 Pearl street. They
have enjoyed a good business during the
past few years.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
HAWK a wETHERBEE.

Proprietors of the Hotel Manh'
Have Enjoyed a Good Busine
The Hotel Manhattan. at Madison
nue. and Forty-second street. is one
finest hostelries in New York City
caters 10 select class. Its rooms.
been well filled during the past few
BY guests from all parts OF the couutI
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
BLAIR 4 co.
james A. blair Says There Is Praeti
caIIy No Idle Labor Now.

caIIy No Idle Labor Now.
James A. Blair, the well-known banker
Of the firm of Blair & Co., of No 33 Wall
street:
There has been an increase of at least
% per cent. in the volume of our business
during the last four years as compared
with the previous four years. Increased
number of employees and wages has natu-
rally resulted l attribute this to the re-
stored confidence which had its inception
in 1896. The national policy pursued since
then has brought about great era of pros
perity, which viii continue and increase
If there be no change in the administration
at the coming election. If a change should
be made a period of depression will result,
worse than that experienced in 1926"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
GEORGE II. YEAMAN.
A WeII-lxnovn Free Trade Democrat.
VIII Vote for the Administration.

VIII Vote for the Administration
"I shall vote for continuance OF the
present administration said George II.
Yeaman. a well-known lawyer at No. a
Wall street. II am a free trade Demo
crat. but l cannot approve the fallacy Of
free silver. The present good times are
attributable in part TO the maintenance
of the gold standard, the reputation Of
which at the coming election by the voting
of its enemies into power would bring dis
aster to the country
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
HncroR N. HIrcHINes.

Lawyer speaks OF Conditions as
served Among His Clients.
81 have observed a large increase ia
ness, in employees and wages durin
last four years." said Mr.. Hectf
Hitchings, a well-known lawyer Of NJ
William street. | believe the era Of
perity will continue and expand shou
Administration receive the indoreems
the nation. Realty. manufactures az
markets will advance. On the other
l should expect a period OF depressio
paralyzed industry should a chang
cur"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23

They have also greatly increased the num-
Der OF employees and the wages paid them.
He is opposed to a change In the Admin
istration OF the national government and
thinks such change would have a terrible
effect on business.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
$. VI. MILLIKEN.

Mr.. s. NJ. Milliken Is the senior member
of the wholesale dry goods establishment
Of Deering Millilzen & Co.. at No. 30 Leon
ard street. They have been doing large
business during the past four years. and
desire the present A Administration continued.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
CARNEGIE STEEL co.

Mr.. Chas W. Baker is manager in new
York Of the Carnegie Steel Co. one Of the
largest manufacturing concerns in the
United States. Mr. Bakers offices are To-
Gated at No. II Broadway. The enormous
business Of this great concern Is matter
Of public record.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
THE HILsoN co.

The Hilson Cigar Company. manufac-
turers Of the Hoffman House cigar, at No.
GIL First avenue. have enjoyed a large
share OF the prosperity OF the country. ac-
cording 20 a representative, and think pres
cnt conditions should be continued.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
EAGLE PENCIL co.
Change I'm Administration Is Viewed
with Much Alarm.

President Buolzheimer. Of the Eagle Pen
Gil Company. No. 377 Broadway, says:
During the present Administration our
business has shown a considerable increase
over 1S92-'96. We have largely increased
the number Of our employees and their
wages I think any change In the admin
istration of the national government would
have a bad effect on business"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
F. c. LINDE co.
WRrchousemen Have Doubled Their
Capacity During the Past
Four Years.

I'VE have doubled our capacity for stor-
age" said a member Of the firm of +. O..
Linde 4 Co, warehousemen. az Beach and
Narick streets. "Our force Of workmen has
also been doubled. and wages have naturally
increased. The general prosperity Of the
country saw It's inception with a return TO
the policies now prevailing. should a
change In government be made. chaos would
be the result The wheels Of industry
would stop to await Developments. Cap
ital would be withdrawn, and our condition
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
I. e. wArERMAN coMPANY.
Fountain Pen business Has Increased
1S1 Per Cent.

1S1 Per Cent.
"Our business during the past four years
has increased 1S1 per cent, as compared
with the volume OF business during the
period from 1892 to 1896" said the man
ager OF l.. Z. Waterman. the fountain pen
manufacturer OF No. 1b7 Broadway, who
has been in business since 1888. "The pro-
portion OF increase In the number OF en-
ployes figures 100 per cent. and the in
crease in wages paid amounts 20 147 per
cent. We attribute this largely increased
business 10 the general prosperity OF the
country brought about by confidence In the
national policy pursued and believe Il
would be n serious menace TO business inter
ests 10 effect a change"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
FREDERICK COLL.

Frederick Coll, a wellknOwn furniture
dealer, az No. 175 Canal street, New York
City, has experienced excellent business
during the past four years. and desires no
change in conditions which might result
I'm decreased profits
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
CONE EXPORT AND COMMISSION co.

The Cone Export and Commission Com
pany are located at No. 80 Worth street.
They are dealers In Southern cottons and
have an office at Greensboro. n. @. The
members of the firm are Moses II. Cone, g,
Cone and Reuben Lindheim.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
SUFFER- BROS.

An increased volume OF business has
been experienced by the leaf tobacco firm
OF Sutter Bros. doing business at No. ia
Pearl street. They have branches in Phil
adelphia. Chicago, st. Louis, Havana and
Amsterdam.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
NEREsHEIMER 4 co.
Large Diamond Importers Tell Of
Their Business Under Two
Tariff Lava.

Nereshelmer & Co.. one Of the largest dia-
mond importing firms in New York, say
that during 1926 the importation Of pre-
cious stones fell from Sl4O00O0O 10
S3,OOO,OO0 When the tariff was reduced.
in 1897 the importation Of precious stones
amounted TO Sl4, 100000. showing the pros
mlnlstrntion.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
II. w. OTIS a GO.

y. w. Otis & Co. well-known produce
commission merchants In West Washing
ton Market, have experienced a good busi-
ness during the past few years. They deal
in beans aud peas. and also have an estab-
lishment at No. 1870 Reade street.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
rnIrR = nrnGr1ELn.

IhIrty Fer Ient. IncrenHe IN sthtIoneFy
business During Past Four Years.
Mr. A. s. Trier. Of Trier & Bergfield. sta
TONERS. No. 546 Pearl street. said; During
1S96-19OO the volume Of our business has
increased 30 per cent. over 1926. 1
think any change in the administration Of
the national government would be ruinous
TO our business l intend 10 vote for the
Endorsement Of the present Administration"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
THE HAYDEN COMPANY.
Luxuries OF Life Have Been Purcl'
since Advent of Prosperity

Luxuries OF Life Have Becn Purcf|
since Advent OF Prosperity.
"Our business is one Of supplying lu3
in the way of fine furniture and
furnishings, which line is generally q
the last to enjoy share Of general
perity." said Mr.. Hayden. of the III
Company. No. West Thirty-fourth
Last year was a most excellent on
us, and II is my personal opinion that
national policy now in vogue is cont
good business viii be the rule. A G
in government would be too serious q
template. for the free silver menace
then be a reality, and all confidence
be destroyed Voters should carefully
slider the two periods-1692-6 and
1000-and cast their ballots for CO
ance Of the present good times"
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
WRIGHT g conn LIGHTERAGE O
An Increase of $50 Per Cent. Reported
In Their business.

1--WE have been In business since 1888"
said a member of the firm. "but never have
we experienced such a large volume as dur
ing the past four years. Figures
show It 20 be one hundred and fifty
per cent. increase. In 1892 we did about
$4,000 worth Of business, while now it is
three times that amount. We had fifteen
lighters then and fifty now. We have three
times as many employees and wages have
been proportionately increased. We believe
this Increase in all departments Is the re-
suit of restored confidence, and think the
present Government policy should be con-
tinued. A change would be dangerous and
would probably result in a return TO the
hard times Of 1925
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
PERKINS. GOODWIN a co.
A Change in Policy Would Not he We'll
come TO Paper Manufacturers.

Mr.. Perkins. Of the Perkins Goodwin
Company, paper manufacturers, Of No. 66
Duane street. says that during 1S96-19OO
the firms business has increased 10 per
cent. over 1926. There has also been
a large increase in the number Of employees
and the wages paid them. He thinks any
change in the administration Of the ma
tional government would have bad effect
on business
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
Ny. SAFETY STEAM POWER 90.

The president of the New York Safety
Steam Power Company said he would ex-
pect disaster to overtake business and
financial circles should there be a change
In the national government at the coming
election. His company experienced a hand
some increase in business during the past
four years, and he looks for a continuance
or good times If the Administration is in
dOrsed
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
nLIvEN q cARRINGToN.

Manufacturers of Oils and Lubricants
Enjoyed an Increase OF 10 Per Cent.
A member Of the firm Of Bliven & Car
rington. manufacturers Of oils and lubri-
cants at No. 255 Front street, said:
I'VE are gratified TO state that there has
been a gradual increase in both our domes-
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
M. 3 j. snoANE.

W. & ]. Sloane, the well-known Broad
way carpet house. is an old established in
stitution and enjoys a nigh reputation in
the trade.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
CHARLES PFIzER a co.

Charles Pfizer g. Co., extensive dealers
In chemicals. etc. have been in business
since 1850. They have experienced a good
business during the past four years, and
employed nearly three hundred people.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
J. ID. STOUT & co.

J. D. Stout & Co., commission merchants
at No. 81 Warren street, have been in
business since 1915. They deal in butter,
cheese and eggs, and have experienced
good business since 1896.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
HERMAN nEHR q co.

Herman Behr & Co.. sand paper manu-
facturers located at No. 70 Beekman street,
have been engaged In business since 1872.
They have experienced an increase in bust
ness since the advent Of better times and
desire conditions which will continue the
same
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
WRIGHT ;. TRAVIS.

Wright S. Travis. dealer in grain, at No.
4 South street, reports a good business, and
looks for a continuance Of the present
prosperity If the Administration is in
dorsed at the coming election.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
KNAPP . VAN NosTRAND.
Poultry Dealers Report an Incres|
10 Per Cent. In Their Businer|

10 Per Gent. I'm Their Busines
I'VE have experienced an increase
per cent. in the volume of our bust
said a member of the firm Of Knapp \
Nostrand. poultry dealers, at No. 2al
inqton street. This is for the period
1896. as compared with the prevlou|
years. We are employing more md
paying more wages. We believe tn1
good times are mainly due 70 the a
Administration. and It should be coal
in control of the national policy
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
sTRnET RAILMAY JouRNAL.
President McGrRw Tells OF Publishing
House Prosperity since 1890.

House FroHperity Since INbU.
Mr.. James II. McGraw, president OF the
McGraw+Ma Company, publishers, said :;
Returns 10 the Street Railway Journal
which we publish. show that at the begin
ming of 1896 there were IL 40 miles Of
street railway track in the United States.
Of which 1918 miles were electric. Fig
ures now show 1928 miles. Of which
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
FREpERIcK b. JENNINes.

Another Prominent Lawyer on the
ParaIyzed Trade of 1S02-0.
Mr.. Frederick B. Jennings, of the promi-
nent law firm Stetson, Jennings & Rus
SELL. says, out of his wide and intimate
association with large business interests:
"Prior to 1896 doubt and distrust pre-
Evening journal., 1900-10-23

Day, Clark & Co.. Of No % Maiden lane
makers of fine jewelry. have been doing
a good business. Their factory is located
az Newark. \. J. The members of the firm
are John c. Day. Samuel Clark. Franklin
Day. Wallace $. Campbell, Walter r.
Shute and William A. Cobb.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
POST A FLAeG

Post & Flagg, prominent brokers and
bankers. in business at No. IS Broad street.
have experienced a large increase in busi-
ness, according TO Mr.. Flagg
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
uNIoN sELLINe coMpANY.

The Union Selling Company disposes of
the products Of the Standard Rope and
Irvine Company, and has offices at No. II
State street.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
II. q. sELLEw.

r. G. Sellew. the well-known furniture
men. whose establishment is at No. Ill
Fulton street. has enjoyed a share Of the
good times. He makes a speciality of office
furniture, and has been in business many
years.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
O. II. DALE.

Mr.. G. H. Dale is the president Of the
Peerless Rubber Manufacturing Company,
in business at No 16 Warren street. They
handle various lines Of rubber.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
HAMMILL a GrLLEsrIn.

The large importing firm Of Hami
Gillespie. OF Nos. 240 and 242 Front
have enjoyed a goodly share Of thl
eral prosperity They handle clays,
and minerals, for which there has
good demand.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
EnwARp LAurERnAcM.

Edward Lauterbach the well-known cor
poration lawyer. who represents many rail
road interests. is at No. % William street
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
EDWARD r.. BACON.

Edward r. Bacon. the well-known Bald-
more and Ohio Railroad official. has high
reputation for executive ability in railway
and financial circles.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
oHARLEs A. eARpINER.

Charles A. Gardiner has offices at No.
l95 Broadway. He is attorney for a num-
Der OF large corporations.
Evening journal., 1900-10-23
STORY OF new YORKS PROSPERITY TOLD BY THE BUSINESS MEN OF new YOR

silver craze Is allowed to menace business
interests it will upset financial and CONNER
cial circles"